Photo: AP Written by Vedran Ćavara Most of us are familiar with Andrew Bogut, the 27 year-old Croatian-Australian center playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Bogut was drafted with the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft and has since played exclusively for the Milwaukee Bucks. Throughout his playing career, Bogut has played with 2004 NBA All-Star Michael Redd and … [Read more...] about Will Bogut Bring Howard to LA?
Archives for March 2012
CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Index.hr Mirko "CroCop" Filpović may have fought his last fight Saturday night in Zagreb against Ray Sefo. It was labeled CroCop's 'Final Fight' but there have reports that Filipović may continue to kick box. 37 year-old CroCop has a career MMA record of 27-10-2, however, Saturday night's fight looked more like an exhibition than anything else. The three round … [Read more...] about CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
Farewell To A Croatian Legend
By 37 CommentsOn March 10th, 2012, a Croatian hero returns home for his final fight and first ever fight on home soil in Zagreb, Croatia. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović will step in to the squared circle for the last time Saturday night against another K1 kickboxing legend in Ray Sefo. This will be Mirko’s first fight in K1 since his destruction of “The Beast” Bob Sapp in 2003. Filipović … [Read more...] about Farewell To A Croatian Legend
IVICA OLIĆ: Croatian Legend?
By 177 CommentsPhoto: DailyMail Ivica Olić clearly has enough in the tank to push Croatia through Euro 2012; and may even be around for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but how will the 32 year-old Croatian striker be remembered when his playing days are done and over with? In a recent discussion with CroatianSports.com insiders, a decision to whether Ivica Olić will be remembered as a … [Read more...] about IVICA OLIĆ: Croatian Legend?
FORUMS NOW OPEN!
By 4 CommentsAlthough CroatianSports.com launched in October 2011, the site will never fully be complete as we continue to add features that make our readers experience more enjoyable while keeping the conversations and debates as spicy as ever. The forum portion of the website is now functional. This is where readers can join in on conversations and create their own topics outside of the … [Read more...] about FORUMS NOW OPEN!
Stipe Miocic Interview Postponed
By 10 CommentsPhoto: AFP UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict, CroatianSports.com's live interview with Stipe Miocic will have to be postponed for another Sunday night. Hopefully, we can catch up with Miocic in the next few weeks. Undefeated (8-0) MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic will join CroatianSports.com in our Sunday Night LIVE show March 4th at 9PM (ET). The 29 year-old Croatian … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic Interview Postponed
Perosh TKO Victory in the First Round
By 10 CommentsAnthony "The Hippo" Perosh made quick work of UFC rookie Nick Penner at UFC on FX2 tonight. The Australian born Croatian took Penner to the ground and used his superior ground skills to gain top position and pound out a stoppage at 4:59 of the first round. This victory gives Perosh three straight wins in the UFC since moving down in weight. The Hippo's striking game looked … [Read more...] about Perosh TKO Victory in the First Round
Anthony Perosh Returns at UFC on FX2
By 1 CommentAustralian born Croatian Light Heavyweight fighter Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh returns to the Octagon tonight in his home country of Australia. Perosh's opponent is Canadian fighter Nick Penner who has a record of 11 wins and only 1 loss. The Croat has 2 straight wins since moving down in weight from heavyweight to light heavy to bring his record to 12 wins and 6 losses. This … [Read more...] about Anthony Perosh Returns at UFC on FX2