“The Duke” returns to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 32 in Goiania, Brazil. Pokrajac will face the hometown favorite Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in a light heavyweight bout. This match could be 'do or die' for Pokrajac’s career in the UFC. The Croatian light heavyweight is technically 0-3 in his last three bouts, one being an overturned loss to Joey Beltran … [Read more...] about “The Duke” looking for a win in Brazil
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Pokrajac gets shot at ex-champ, Miocic moving up?
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The Croatian slugger Igor Pokrajac is the latest addition to November's recently announced UFC Fight Night 32 event in Brazil. The Croatian Light Heavyweight will face a very tough opponent in Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante. The Brazilian is an ex Strikeforce World Champion but he is still looking for his first victory inside the Octagon since his debut KO loss to Thiago … [Read more...] about Pokrajac gets shot at ex-champ, Miocic moving up?
EXCLUSIVE: Miocic UFC 161 post-fight reaction
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Photo: ESPN After a successful and quite frankly dominating win over Roy 'Big Country' Nelson Saturday night in Winnipeg, Canada, Croatian Crippler caught up with Croatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic at the post-fight press conference, as well as in his hotel room. UFC president Dana White alluded to Miocic moving into the top 10 of the heavyweight ranks after … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Miocic UFC 161 post-fight reaction
Miocic crushes ‘Big Country’ in unanimous decision
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Photo: USA Today More to come from the Crippler in the next 24 hours out of Winnipeg, but Cleveland's American-born Croatian, Stipe Miocic, pummeled Roy Nelson Saturday night at UFC 161 to receive a unanimous three round decision. It is the biggest win of Miocic's career and will propel him up the UFC heavyweight ranks. Miocic vs. Big Country fight … [Read more...] about Miocic crushes ‘Big Country’ in unanimous decision
Crippler Exclusive at UFC 161 (Interviews Updated)
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The Croatian Crippler has been hanging out with Croatian MMA fighters Stipe Miocic and Igor Pokrajac before their respected UFC 161 fights against Roy Nelson and Ryan Jimmo. A win against 'Big Country' Nelson would be a huge career milestone for Cleveland native Miocic while light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac looks to get back into the thick of things following a loss in his last … [Read more...] about Crippler Exclusive at UFC 161 (Interviews Updated)
Meet And Greet With Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic
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Mike "Croatian Crippler" Rozic and Winnipeg Croats Tomislav Magdic and Joe Brnjas have organized a meet and greet with Croatian UFC fighters Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic. If your in Winnipeg this is your chance to get a pic, autograph or just have a conversation with the two UFC stars. The exclusive event is taking place Thursday June 13th at 7pm Central time at Smitty's Bar … [Read more...] about Meet And Greet With Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic
Miocic Training Tactics for UFC 161
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Tuesday night the Croatian Crippler attended a unspecified location in Winnipeg Manitoba to sit in on Stipe Miocic's training session. The Croatian Heavyweight contender looked to be in good form and ready for the biggest fight of his career on Saturday night. Stipe Miocic did reveal his special technique that he has been practicing for the past few months. This … [Read more...] about Miocic Training Tactics for UFC 161
Exclusive UFC 161 coverage by The Croatian Crippler
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The Croatian Crippler is on location in Winnipeg Manitoba covering both Stipe Miocic and Igor Pokrajac prior to their up coming bouts on Saturday. Check in daily for all the exclusive videos, pictures and reports from the week here in Winnipeg. Written by Mike " Croatian Crippler" Rozic You can follow me on Twitter @Crocrippler or on Facebook @ Croatian … [Read more...] about Exclusive UFC 161 coverage by The Croatian Crippler
Miocic to fight Big Country at UFC 161
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In what will be the biggest fight of his career, it has just been announced that Croatian-American Stipe Miocic will now fight Roy "Big Country" Nelson at UFC 161 from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on June 15th. Nelson is riding a three-fight win streak, having won all three contests by first round KO. As the 6th ranked UFC Heavyweight, it makes the most … [Read more...] about Miocic to fight Big Country at UFC 161
