Australian-Croatian heavyweight Brando Peričić made an explosive entrance to the UFC, knocking out Elisha Ellison just 1 minute and 55 seconds into the 1st round of their heavyweight bout. Peričić showcased his power and composure, finishing the fight with clean ground-and-pound strikes. Peričić moved to New Zealand to train full time at City Kickboxing, one of the most … [Read more...] about The Balkan Bear Has Arrived! Brando Peričić Wins UFC Debut With 1st Round Knockout!
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Ante Delija Returns To The Octagon November 1st In UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event
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UFC heavyweight, Ante Delija will make the quick turnaround on November 1st against 6th ranked UFC heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a UFC Apex Fight Night Co-Main Event. Delija beat 7th ranked Marcin Tybura in the beginning of September with a 1st round knockout that earned him a Performance of the Night bonus in the his UFC debut. This gives Delija a quick 2-month … [Read more...] about Ante Delija Returns To The Octagon November 1st In UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event
UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
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Ante Delija made the perfect debut in the UFC heavyweight division this past weekend: 1st Round KO! You really can't ask for much more. Question now is: With a pretty weak heavyweight division -- Delija is now ranked #9 -- how many victorious fights is he away from possibly facing Aspinall for the belt? … [Read more...] about UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
Ante Delija Makes UFC Debut With 1st Round Knockout!
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Croatian Heavyweight, Ante Delija, made his UFC debut this weekend in Paris and surpassed all expectations by knocking out #7 ranked Marcin Tybura in the 1st round. Delija makes his debut after building a reputation of being one of the top heavyweight talents, becoming a PFL heavyweight champion back in 2022 and winning fights in various promotions across Europe. Delija's win … [Read more...] about Ante Delija Makes UFC Debut With 1st Round Knockout!
UFC Signs Croatian Heavyweight Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić
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The UFC has signed Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić (4-1), who will make his promotional debut against fellow debutant Elisha Ellison (5-1) in Perth, Australia, on September 28, 2025 (September 27 in North America). The 6’5”, 264-pound heavyweight hails from South Australia and proudly represents his Croatian heritage in the cage. Peričić moved to New Zealand three years ago … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Croatian Heavyweight Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić
UFC 309: Miocic Officially Retires After 3rd Round TKO Loss To Jon Jones
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UFC Heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic retires from fighting after 3rd Round TKO loss to Jon Jones Saturday night in New York City. Thank you Stipe for carrying the Croatian flag in the UFC. Thank you for being our champion. Thank you for showing the next generation that hard work and determination does make a difference. Stipe Miocic: the greatest UFC Heavyweight in … [Read more...] about UFC 309: Miocic Officially Retires After 3rd Round TKO Loss To Jon Jones
BREAKING NEWS! Miocic vs. Jon Jones Is Official!
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Stipe Miocic will have a chance to get his heavyweight belt back at UFC 295 in New York on November 11th! MMAJunkie reports. Miocic, who is the greatest UFC heavyweight of all time, will go toe-to-toe with arguably the greatest MMA fighter in history: Jon Jones. Jones made quick work of Ciryl Gane this past March to claim the vacant heavyweight belt, as Ngannou did not … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS! Miocic vs. Jon Jones Is Official!
Jon Jones Calls Out Miocic! UFC Heavyweight Fight TBA Later In 2023!
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It will be the Heavyweight GOAT against the GOAT in an epic fight sometime in 2023. It's official! UFC President, Dana White, said on Friday that Stipe Miocic will get another shot at the UFC Heavyweight belt, which he lost to Francis Ngannou in March of 2021, ESPN reports. With Ngannou leaving the UFC and vacating his belt due to contract disputes, a new heavyweight … [Read more...] about Jon Jones Calls Out Miocic! UFC Heavyweight Fight TBA Later In 2023!
Dubrovnik’s Ante Delija Survives 1st Round Massacre In $1 Million Heavyweight Fight, Loses In Unanimous Decision
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31 year-old Ante Delija is the definition of "resilience". The Croatian heavyweight survived a beatdown of epic proportion Wednesday night in the 1st Round of the 2021 Professional Fighter's League championship against Brazilian Bruno Cappelozza. The winner received a check for $1 million. Delija has a career MMA record of 19-5 but has now been beaten by Cappelozza twice. … [Read more...] about Dubrovnik’s Ante Delija Survives 1st Round Massacre In $1 Million Heavyweight Fight, Loses In Unanimous Decision
