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
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Anthony Perosh Returns at UFC on FX2
By 1 CommentAustralian 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
By 31 CommentsPhoto: 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
By 9 CommentsAmerican 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
By 14 CommentsUPDATE 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
By 99 CommentsPhoto: 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
POKRAJAC and SILVA FACEOFF IN VIRGINIA
By 13 CommentsThe Croatian Crippler and CroatianSports.com learned today that “The Duke” Igor Pokrajac will face dangerous Brazilian fighter Thiago Silva on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia; the event will be the UFC's third installment on Fuel TV. Silva is an accomplished UFC veteran with a record of 14 wins and only two losses, both coming to former UFC light heavyweight champions, Rashad … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC and SILVA FACEOFF IN VIRGINIA
Cro Cop “Final Fight”
By 11 CommentsPhoto: CroCop.tk It was announced today via press conference from the Sheraton hotel in Zagreb, Croatia that Mirko Cro Cop’s last fight will take place on March 3rd 2012. Filipović will face well known and accomplished K1 fighter Ray Sefo in a kickboxing match. The fight will take place in Zagreb and is being promoted as CRO COP’s FINAL FIGHT. Photo: MMA K1 fighter … [Read more...] about Cro Cop “Final Fight”
POKRAJAC INKS NEW DEAL WITH UFC
By 3 CommentsIgor “The Duke” Pokrajac must have impressed the UFC brass with his destruction of Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 140 because he has inked a new five fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. This is big news for the Croatian Top Team stand out. Pokrajac’s next fight or opponent is still unknown at this time. CroatianSports.com would like to congratulate Igor on his new … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC INKS NEW DEAL WITH UFC