2014 was a year of anticipation for Croatian sports fans. It was a year that saw Croatians wait over six months to open up the World Cup against hosts Brazil in one of the most anticipated openers in football history. And although the Vatreni fell short in Sao Paulo, the consensus knows it wasn't due to lack of effort. It was a year that saw … [Read more...] about Čilić takes 2014 CroatianSports.com top honors
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The Time Has Come for Miocic
By 55 CommentsIn what is the most significant MMA fight in Croatian combat history since the night Mirko CroCop faced Fedor in the Pride ring some 9 years ago.Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, Stipe Miocic will face #1 contender and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos. This is by far the biggest fight in Miocic's career to date and it has title shot implications written all … [Read more...] about The Time Has Come for Miocic
Miocic Launches New Website
By 4 CommentsStipe Miocic has the biggest fight of his career coming up on December 13th versus Junior Dos Santos in Phoenix,Arizona. This week though Miocic finally launched his new website WWW.Stipe-Miocic.com. It also seems he now has a new nickname "The FireFighter" for his next bout. The new website feautures everything from candid photos to merchandise and even a few interviews with … [Read more...] about Miocic Launches New Website
OFFICIAL: Miocic vs Dos Santos in Phoenix
By 31 CommentsThe UFC just made it official for December 13th,2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Stipe Miocic will face Junior Dos Santos as the main event of the Fox 13 event. A win for Miocic will pretty much guarentee him a title shot with the winner of the Werdum vs Velasquez showdown. More to follow in the up coming days. You can follow me on Twitter @Crocrippler or on … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Miocic vs Dos Santos in Phoenix
Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
By Leave a CommentThe Croatian Crippler sent out a request to the various personalities in the Croatian MMA community asking for predictions in regards to Croatia's group stage fixtures. Not everyone wanted to play the predictor role but the ones that did provided some interesting predictions. " I'm not that into football but you gotta support your own right.. I … [Read more...] about Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds
By 21 CommentsCroatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic took care of business in 35 seconds Saturday night in Brazil against Fabio Maldonado. Miocic was originally supposed to fight Junior dos Santos in a bout that could have seen the winner get a title shot. However, dos Santos picked up an injury and the UFC gave Miocic the Main Event card against Brazilian Fabio Maldonado, who … [Read more...] about Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds
Miocic ready to battle in Brazil
By 8 CommentsIt will be Croatia vs. Brazil a few weeks early for MMA fans as Cleveleand born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miocic returns to the octagon versus Brazilian Fabio Maldonado. Miocic gave the Crippler a candid phone interview this week, where he discussed his up coming fight, Croatia's chances in the upcoming World Cup and also gave his take on sex before a fight. Miocic's … [Read more...] about Miocic ready to battle in Brazil
Miocic to meet Dos Santos at UFC 173
By 21 CommentsStipe Miocic is set to have the biggest fight of his career on May 24th in Las Vegas when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at UFC 173. With a win over Dos Santos, Miocic will surely put himself in title contention for a fight against Cain Velasquez. More from the Crippler throughout the week... … [Read more...] about Miocic to meet Dos Santos at UFC 173
Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga
By 66 CommentsSaturday, January 25th, 2014, Cleveland’s own Stipe Miocic will return to the octagon for possibly the biggest fight of his career versus Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga. Gonzaga (16-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is coming off career resurgence with his 5-1 record since returning to the UFC. The Brazilian born heavyweight has finished all his opponents in his 5 wins since returning to the biggest … [Read more...] about Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga