History will be made in Zagreb, Croatia on March 15th, 2013. It will be the first time a combat sport event of this magnitude will be held in Croatia. It is also the first time the K1 Grandprix finals has been held outside of Japan. This event could lead to other big name companies such as the UFC to take a look at Croatia as a potential venue for an event if all goes well. The … [Read more...] about K1 Grand Prix in Zagreb, CroCop in Final 8
Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
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It will be a Croatian Festa on June 15th in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada as it was announced today that Igor Pokrajac will face Ryan Jimmo at UFC 161. It was announced last week that Stipe Miocic would also be on the UFC 161 card. With Pokrajac and Miocic both on the Winnipeg card it will be the first time the two Croatian fighters will compete on the same … [Read more...] about Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
Miocic returns to the Octagon at UFC 161
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Cleveland-born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miocic will return to action at UFC 161 after a 9-month layoff from the Octagon. The event will take place at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada against newly signed UFC heavyweight Soa Palelei. Palelei was signed this week by the UFC after posting a 10-1 record after losing his only fight inside the octagon via TKO to … [Read more...] about Miocic returns to the Octagon at UFC 161
Croatian Crippler checks in with Zelg Galesic
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I had the opportunity to interview Croatian MMA fighter Zelg Galesic prior to his upcoming title fight in the UCMMA promotion. Galesic is an MMA veteran and has fought all over the world, including in Pride and the Dream promotions. Galesic also held the Cage Rage promotion title and is known for his aggressive striking prowess in the cage. Tune in to Galesic’s light … [Read more...] about Croatian Crippler checks in with Zelg Galesic
Return of a Croatian boxing legend?
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Photo: Fightsite.hr The rumors are swirling on boxing sites worldwide that one-time boxing champion Željko Mavrović is looking to come out of retirement. Mavrović's last bout in 1998 was against another legend and champion in Lennox Lewis, when he lost a decison on points. The Croatian heavyweight boxing legend left the sport with an impressive 27 wins and one loss. 22 of … [Read more...] about Return of a Croatian boxing legend?
Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned
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It was revealed Thursday that Igor Pokrajac's last opponent had a little help during their battle at UFC on FX 6 held in Australia. "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug prior to the bout. Beltran tested positive for nandrolone, a banned steroid. The Mexican light heavyweight received a nine-month suspension and upon his return … [Read more...] about Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned
Crocop ends 2012 with return to MMA
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Fourteen months has passed since we last seen the Croatian legend Mirko CroCop compete in Mixed Martial Arts. Mirko's last outing in mixed martial arts was a third round loss to Roy Nelson under the UFC brand. Filipovic stepped back into the sport on New Year's Eve in Japan, and gave his fans a more positive memory to remember him by. The Croatian faced Shinichi Suzukawa … [Read more...] about Crocop ends 2012 with return to MMA
The Return of “THE DUKE”
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Photo: UFC Igor Pokrajac will step back into the Octagon Friday night replacing fellow Croatian light heavyweight Anthony Perosh, after Perosh suffered a horrific toe injury in training. Pokrajac's opponent will be "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran, and you may recognize the name as a former opponent of Stipe Miocic. Beltran has recently left the heavyweight division in … [Read more...] about The Return of “THE DUKE”
Stipe Miocic returns at UFC on Fuel 5
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Photo: CroatianSports.com The "Croatian Crippler" Mike Rožić caught up with undefeated UFC Heavyweight Stipe Miocic prior to his departure to the United Kingdom this past week. Miocic and Rožić chatted about several things including his up coming bout versus the "Skyscraper" Stefan Struve this Saturday night. Miocic vs Struve is the main event of the UFC on Fuel TV 5 … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic returns at UFC on Fuel 5
