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
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Official: KHL Medveščak enters Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League
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KHL Medveščak has announced on Monday that they will be joining Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the 2013/14 season. The KHL is Russia’s top-flight hockey league, and is widely considered to be the world’s second best league, after North America’s National Hockey League. The team will now be the seventh non-Russian team in the league, and will be the 28th team in the … [Read more...] about Official: KHL Medveščak enters Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League
History made in Zagreb
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It was a memorable night in Zagreb, Croatia Friday night as 15,000 Croatians packed Arena Zagreb to witness history. In attendance were fellow Croatian sportsmen Mario Mandzukic and Goran Ivanisevic to watch fighting legend Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic win the K1 World Grand Prix Championship. The aging Filipovic (38 years old) secured the title with a unanimous decision win over … [Read more...] about History made in Zagreb
K1 Grand Prix in Zagreb, CroCop in Final 8
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History will be made in Zagreb, Croatia on March 15th, 2013. It will be the first time a combat sport event of this magnitude will be held in Croatia. It is also the first time the K1 Grandprix finals has been held outside of Japan. This event could lead to other big name companies such as the UFC to take a look at Croatia as a potential venue for an event if all goes well. The … [Read more...] about K1 Grand Prix in Zagreb, CroCop in Final 8
Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
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It will be a Croatian Festa on June 15th in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada as it was announced today that Igor Pokrajac will face Ryan Jimmo at UFC 161. It was announced last week that Stipe Miocic would also be on the UFC 161 card. With Pokrajac and Miocic both on the Winnipeg card it will be the first time the two Croatian fighters will compete on the same … [Read more...] about Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
Miocic returns to the Octagon at UFC 161
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Cleveland-born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miocic will return to action at UFC 161 after a 9-month layoff from the Octagon. The event will take place at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada against newly signed UFC heavyweight Soa Palelei. Palelei was signed this week by the UFC after posting a 10-1 record after losing his only fight inside the octagon via TKO to … [Read more...] about Miocic returns to the Octagon at UFC 161
Ivica Kostelić wins silver medal at Alpine World Championships
By 21 CommentsIvica Kostelić earned his 3rd career medal at the Alpine World Championships on Monday, finishing second in the super-combined despite a disappointing slalom run. Ivica finished the downhill in 8th, an amazing performance for him, and put himself in a great spot to go for a win. He put in a good slalom performance, slightly below his usual standard, which was the 3rd best … [Read more...] about Ivica Kostelić wins silver medal at Alpine World Championships
Fed Cup Preview
By 14 CommentsGroup One play in the Fed Cup is set to begin tomorrow, with Croatia's ladies traveling to Israel to take part in the four day tournament. Their Fed Cup hopes took a hit on Sunday, when their top ranked player, #62 Petra Martić, was forced to pull out of the competition with an injury. She was replaced by 22 year old Teresa Mrdeža, ranked 189th in the world. This will be … [Read more...] about Fed Cup Preview
KHL Medvščak Winter Classic 1:15 pm EST
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The NHL lockout forced the league’s annual Winter Classic to be cancelled this year, but half way across the globe, hockey is still alive outdoors. KHL Medveščak will head to Šalata on Friday night where they will participate in the 2013 Šalata Winter Classic, and play an outdoor match against the Vienna Capitals. The last time these two teams met outdoors was at Pula Arena … [Read more...] about KHL Medvščak Winter Classic 1:15 pm EST
