Photo: CroatianSports.com The "Croatian Crippler" Mike Rožić caught up with undefeated UFC Heavyweight Stipe Miocic prior to his departure to the United Kingdom this past week. Miocic and Rožić chatted about several things including his up coming bout versus the "Skyscraper" Stefan Struve this Saturday night. Miocic vs Struve is the main event of the UFC on Fuel TV 5 … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic returns at UFC on Fuel 5
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Pokrajac UFC 152 Interview
By 12 CommentsThe Croatian Crippler caught up with "The Duke" Igor Pokrajac via telephone from his hotel room in Toronto, Ontario, Canada prior to the UFC 152 weigh-ins. Pokrajac and the Crippler chatted about many things including his preparation for this bout, the Croatian National Team and his new addition to the Pokrajac family. Enjoy the audio interview and make sure to tune in to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac UFC 152 Interview
“THE DUKE” Returns at UFC 152
By 7 CommentsThis Saturday night “The Duke” Igor Pokrajac will look to make it four in a row when he faces Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stand-out Vinny Magalhaes at UFC 152. Pokrajac’s last three wins have been over Todd Brown, Krzysztof Soszynski and Fabio Maldonado respectively. Igor should look to keep the fight standing Saturday night and get the quick KO victory. Magalhaes on the … [Read more...] about “THE DUKE” Returns at UFC 152
UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
By 19 CommentsPhoto: Sherdog.com UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh was gracious enough to give The Croatian Crippler an interview following his loss to Ryan Jimmo at UFC 149. The loss snapped Perosh's three fight win streak since moving to the UFC light heavyweight division. Look for the Australian Born Croat to make a quick come back and get back in the … [Read more...] about UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
Croatia ends Olympics with record 6 medals
By 51 CommentsGolden day for Croatian water polo! Croatia secured two medals on the final day of competition in the 2012 Olympics, giving them six total, one over their record. They finished 34th out of the 204 nations in total medals and 16th in medals per person. Croatia earned 1.33 medals per million people, versus the U.S who received .33 per million. After the … [Read more...] about Croatia ends Olympics with record 6 medals
2012 London Olympics: Day 13 + 14
By 155 CommentsCroatians had plenty to cheer about at the Water Polo Arena Men's Water Polo: Croatia continued their dominance in the pool as they rolled over Montenegro to set up a gold medal game against Italy, after they stunned Serbia. Montenegro scored the first goal of the game, but it was all Croatia after that. They outscored Montenegro 5-0 for the rest of … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 13 + 14
2012 London Olympics: Day 12
By 5 CommentsLucija Zaninović shows off her medal Taekwondo: Lucija Zaninović won Croatia's fourth medal of the London Olympics on Wednesday, as she placed third in the 49kg weight class of Taekwondo. She came into the Olympics as the 5th seed won her round of 16 bout against Seulki Kang of the Central African Republic. Points are awarded for kicks and punches to the body (1 … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 12
2012 London Olympics: Day 11
By 30 CommentsCaptain Miranda Tatari (#2) fought back tears as she saluted the fans with her teammates Croatia exited the Women's handball tournament after losing 25-22 to Spain as they failed to deal with injuries and Spain's defense. The game was fairly equal through the first 40 minutes with Spain defending very well, as Croatia relied on captain Miranda Tatari and Andrea … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 11
2012 London Olympics: Day 10
By 29 CommentsShooting: Giovanni Cernogoraz and Anton Glasnović both advanced to the final of the Men's trap Monday morning as they finished the prelims in 5th and 6th, leaving them still with some work to do to get onto the podium. They were one target behind third place going into the finals where 25 more targets are shot. The leader going into the final was Michael Diamond, who was … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 10