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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

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

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Ivica 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

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Group 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

Croatian Crippler checks in with Zelg Galesic

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I had the opportunity to interview Croatian MMA fighter Zelg Galesic prior to his upcoming title fight in the UCMMA promotion. Galesic is an MMA veteran and has fought all over the world, including in Pride and the Dream promotions. Galesic also held the Cage Rage promotion title and is known for his aggressive striking prowess in the cage. Tune in to Galesic’s light … [Read more...] about Croatian Crippler checks in with Zelg Galesic

KHL Medveščak Vying For Top Seed

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KHL Medveščak were unable to hang on for the win on Sunday, despite scoring two first period goals. Nate Perkovich got the goal scoring started immediately after the opening face off. Ten minutes later, Francois Bouchard doubled the lead, but EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz answered right back a minute later. Perkovich would go on to score his second of the game to go ahead … [Read more...] about KHL Medveščak Vying For Top Seed

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