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
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Croatia without an identity in Belgium
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Photo: Sportske Novosti Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game. With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium
UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
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Photo: 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
**FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
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Photo: AFP I went into Thursday night's match between Hajduk Split and Inter Milan with no credentials and no expectations: just a fan with a video camera. It was an awesome experience and I'm glad I did it this way. I had two friends from the States in Croatia for the first time and knew I had to take them to this epic encounter on Croatian soil once the tie was … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
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Photo: 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
Aleksandar Holiga on Tap
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Photo: The Guardian So who exactly is Aleksandar Holiga? He is an independent Croatian football writer who often contributes to FourFourTwo and The Guardian. On June 26th, 2012, Holiga posted "Euro 2012: The problem with Croatia's nationalistic fans starts at the top" in the Guardian's sports section, citing all the problems he has with Croatian fans during major … [Read more...] about Aleksandar Holiga on Tap
CRIPPLER GOES 1-ON-1 WITH MIOCIC BEFORE UFC 146
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Photo: Mike Rozic/CroatianSports.com Undefeated Croatian-American MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic is taking his talents to Las Vegas this Saturday in the biggest fight of his life. The Cleveland-native will take on 11-0 Shane del Rosario on the main card at UFC 146 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A win for either fighter would propel their career towards title-contender … [Read more...] about CRIPPLER GOES 1-ON-1 WITH MIOCIC BEFORE UFC 146
MIOCIC STALKING UP BEFORE THE BIG FIGHT
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Photo: Mike Rožić/CroatianSports.com CroatianSports.com's MMA correspondent Mike 'The Croatian Crippler' Rožić caught up with Croatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. Miocic was loading up on snacks and supplies at Sam's Club on Monday before he heads to Las Vegas for his May 26 fight vs. Shane del Rosario at UFC 146. This will be … [Read more...] about MIOCIC STALKING UP BEFORE THE BIG FIGHT
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with IGOR POKRAJAC
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Photo: 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
