The Croatian Crippler caught up with "The Duke" Igor Pokrajac via telephone from his hotel room in Toronto, Ontario, Canada prior to the UFC 152 weigh-ins. Pokrajac and the Crippler chatted about many things including his preparation for this bout, the Croatian National Team and his new addition to the Pokrajac family. Enjoy the audio interview and make sure to tune in to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac UFC 152 Interview
“THE DUKE” Returns at UFC 152
By 7 CommentsThis Saturday night “The Duke” Igor Pokrajac will look to make it four in a row when he faces Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stand-out Vinny Magalhaes at UFC 152. Pokrajac’s last three wins have been over Todd Brown, Krzysztof Soszynski and Fabio Maldonado respectively. Igor should look to keep the fight standing Saturday night and get the quick KO victory. Magalhaes on the … [Read more...] about “THE DUKE” Returns at UFC 152
UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
By 19 CommentsPhoto: Sherdog.com UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh was gracious enough to give The Croatian Crippler an interview following his loss to Ryan Jimmo at UFC 149. The loss snapped Perosh's three fight win streak since moving to the UFC light heavyweight division. Look for the Australian Born Croat to make a quick come back and get back in the … [Read more...] about UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
Elvis Has Entered The Building
By 12 CommentsElvis "The King Of Rock N Rumble" Sinosic any true MMA fan will recognize the name. Elvis was the first Australian MMA fighter to have fights in the UFC, K1, and compete in the ADCC submission grappling tournament. He was also the first Aussie to fight for a UFC championship at UFC 32 against future hall of fame inductee Tito Ortiz. Sinosic's list of career opponents … [Read more...] about Elvis Has Entered The Building
One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
By 11 CommentsPhoto: CroatianSports.com I recently had the chance to interview and train with Croatian-born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Dragan Konjević, who is also known as the "Mad Scientist" of grappling. Konjević is the lead instructor/owner of Dragan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Waterloo, Ontario , Canada and is also associated with Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Konjević is widely … [Read more...] about One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
POKRAJAC VICTORIOUS in VIRGINIA
By 53 CommentsPhoto: MMASky Igor Pokrajac extended his win streak to four tonight with a unanimous decision victory over Fabio Maldonado. The fight is a contender for the "Fight of the Night" award as both men left it all in the cage. The first round was all Pokrajac as he got the take-down early and worked from the top position as Maldonado had no answer on the ground. The round … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC VICTORIOUS in VIRGINIA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with IGOR POKRAJAC
By 11 CommentsPhoto: MMAweekly.com Igor Pokrajac was gracious enough to give the Croatian Crippler an interview prior to his bout with Fabio Maldonado Tuesday night. The weigh-ins took place on Monday and both Pokrajac and Maldonado weighed in at 205 pounds. The fight will be featured on the main card of the UFC on Fuel Tv 3 card taking place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with IGOR POKRAJAC
PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY
By 8 CommentsPhoto: MMAConvert The ageless Australian-born Croat, Anthony Perosh, has been booked to compete at UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Perosh's opponent will be MFC veteran and UFC newcomer Ryan Jimmo ( 16-1 MMA). The event will take place July 21st at Calgary's Scotia Bank Saddledome. The Croatian will look to build on his current 3-fight win streak in the UFC and Jimmo … [Read more...] about PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY
Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card
By 14 CommentsCroatian UFC Heavyweight stand-out Stipe Miocic confirmed via phone call this morning that he has been added to the main card of UFC 146 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miocic will face another undefeated fighter in Shane Del Rosario ( 11-0 MMA, 0-0 in UFC) on the May 26th event. Del Rosario is an accomplished Kick Boxer with 8 of his MMA wins coming by way of … [Read more...] about Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card