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
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POKRAJAC VICTORIOUS in VIRGINIA
By 53 CommentsPhoto: MMASky Igor Pokrajac extended his win streak to four tonight with a unanimous decision victory over Fabio Maldonado. The fight is a contender for the "Fight of the Night" award as both men left it all in the cage. The first round was all Pokrajac as he got the take-down early and worked from the top position as Maldonado had no answer on the ground. The round … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC VICTORIOUS in VIRGINIA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with IGOR POKRAJAC
By 11 CommentsPhoto: 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
PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY
By 8 CommentsPhoto: MMAConvert The ageless Australian-born Croat, Anthony Perosh, has been booked to compete at UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Perosh's opponent will be MFC veteran and UFC newcomer Ryan Jimmo ( 16-1 MMA). The event will take place July 21st at Calgary's Scotia Bank Saddledome. The Croatian will look to build on his current 3-fight win streak in the UFC and Jimmo … [Read more...] about PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY
Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card
By 14 CommentsCroatian UFC Heavyweight stand-out Stipe Miocic confirmed via phone call this morning that he has been added to the main card of UFC 146 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miocic will face another undefeated fighter in Shane Del Rosario ( 11-0 MMA, 0-0 in UFC) on the May 26th event. Del Rosario is an accomplished Kick Boxer with 8 of his MMA wins coming by way of … [Read more...] about Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card
The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
By 20 CommentsSince there isn't much going on in the Croatian MMA/Kickboxing scene this month, I decided to do a monthly write up. The monthly articles will include fighter updates, recent fight videos and interviews. If there is any news I might of left out, feel free to email me at croatiancrippler@gmail.com with the update and I will add it to the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
By 8 CommentsAccording to reports from MMAJunkie.com today, Fabio Maldonado has verified he is facing Igor Pokrajac at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th in Virginia. Pokrajac was originally slated to face Thiago Silva but that fight was scrapped due to Silva being promoted to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Index.hr Mirko "CroCop" Filpović may have fought his last fight Saturday night in Zagreb against Ray Sefo. It was labeled CroCop's 'Final Fight' but there have reports that Filipović may continue to kick box. 37 year-old CroCop has a career MMA record of 27-10-2, however, Saturday night's fight looked more like an exhibition than anything else. The three round … [Read more...] about CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
Farewell To A Croatian Legend
By 37 CommentsOn March 10th, 2012, a Croatian hero returns home for his final fight and first ever fight on home soil in Zagreb, Croatia. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović will step in to the squared circle for the last time Saturday night against another K1 kickboxing legend in Ray Sefo. This will be Mirko’s first fight in K1 since his destruction of “The Beast” Bob Sapp in 2003. Filipović … [Read more...] about Farewell To A Croatian Legend