Since there isn't much going on in the Croatian MMA/Kickboxing scene this month, I decided to do a monthly write up. The monthly articles will include fighter updates, recent fight videos and interviews. If there is any news I might of left out, feel free to email me at croatiancrippler@gmail.com with the update and I will add it to the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
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According to reports from MMAJunkie.com today, Fabio Maldonado has verified he is facing Igor Pokrajac at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th in Virginia. Pokrajac was originally slated to face Thiago Silva but that fight was scrapped due to Silva being promoted to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
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
Perosh TKO Victory in the First Round
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Anthony "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
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Australian 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
Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries
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Photo: ScreenGrab/UFC It took only 43 seconds for Stipe Miocic to knock out the formerly undefeated heavyweight Phil De Fries and improve his record to 8 wins and 0 losses. "I've got to keep my hands up, I guess," Miocic said of his early stumble. "I was fighting his fight. My coach said to fight my fight, and I did. I hit him, and I saw him wobble, and I saw … [Read more...] about Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries
IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
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American Born -Croatian Stipe Miocic will step into the Octagon for the second time tonight and put his undefeated record on the line. His opponent, Phil De Fries is also Undefeated and one of the combatants will add a loss to there record for the first time tonight. I spoke with Stipe via text last night and he was in good spirits. Stipe seems focused and ready to go to war … [Read more...] about IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
Valentines Day Weigh In for Miocic
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UPDATE Stipe Miocic weighed in @ 240 lbs and his opponent Phil De Fries weighed in @ 241 lbs. Not much of a weight difference in this one. It was thought De Fries would come in approximately 7 to 8 lbs heavier but that is not the case. All that is left now is for Stipe to get the win tomorrow night!!!! Stipe Miocic will be weighing in today for his bout against … [Read more...] about Valentines Day Weigh In for Miocic
Croatian Domination in Cleveland
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Photo: CroatianSports.com I had the pleasure of spending two days with American-born Croatian UFC fighter Stipe Miocic as he prepared for his upcoming bout with Phil DeFries on February 15th. I made the five-hour trip from southern Ontario to Stipe’s home town of Cleveland, Ohio. I arrived Thursday afternoon and by 5:30pm I was on my way to the Strong Style Martial Arts … [Read more...] about Croatian Domination in Cleveland
