--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I had it on my mind that I will fight in…" description: "\"I had it on my mind that I will fight in Cologne, because UFC is coming to Germany, where the biggest and largest Croatian community lives there. It wa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22b/mirko-cro-cop-8621_believe_i-had-it-on-my-mind-that-i-will-fight-in_1748651.jpg" --- # I had it on my mind that I will fight in Cologne, because… ![“I had it on my mind that I will fight in Cologne, because UFC is coming to Germany, where the biggest and largest Croatian community lives there. It was my big, big, big wish to participate. Even my doctor didn't believe I will make it, but I did.” quote by Mirko Cro Cop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22b/mirko-cro-cop-8621_believe_i-had-it-on-my-mind-that-i-will-fight-in_1748651.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22b/mirko-cro-cop-8621_believe_i-had-it-on-my-mind-that-i-will-fight-in_1748651.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22b/mirko-cro-cop-8621_believe_i-had-it-on-my-mind-that-i-will-fight-in_1748651.jpg) > “I had it on my mind that I will fight in Cologne, because UFC is coming to Germany, where the biggest and largest Croatian community lives there. It was my big, big, big wish to participate. Even my doctor didn't believe I will make it, but I did.” [Mirko Cro Cop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mirko-cro-cop/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He overcame doubt and medical skepticism to fulfill a personal dream of fighting in his hometown. **In simple terms:** He achieved his dream despite obstacles. Key Takeaway Believe in yourself and pursue goals. Themes determination overcoming doubt personal ambition Mood proud inspired Type motivational personal narrative When to use this quote - sports competition - personal health challenges - community support Key Concepts self‑efficacy resilience goal setting Questions to Reflect On - What motivated you to ignore doubts? - How did community identity influence your goal? 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