Elvis "The King Of Rock N Rumble" Sinosic any true MMA fan will recognize the name. Elvis was the first Australian MMA fighter to have fights in the UFC, K1, and compete in the ADCC submission grappling tournament. He was also the first Aussie to fight for a UFC championship at UFC 32 against future hall of fame inductee Tito Ortiz. Sinosic's list of career opponents … [Read more...] about Elvis Has Entered The Building
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Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics
By 39 CommentsPhoto: AP Quick Facts In Beijing, Croatia took home three bronze medals and two silvers, tying their all-time best. The London contingent has the firepower to top that mark. Filip Ude and Snježana Pejčić are the only returning medalists for Croatia. Croatia has 3 gold medals in its history, two from handball. 108 Croatians will compete in 18 disciplines in London; … [Read more...] about Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics
One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
By 11 CommentsPhoto: CroatianSports.com I recently had the chance to interview and train with Croatian-born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Dragan Konjević, who is also known as the "Mad Scientist" of grappling. Konjević is the lead instructor/owner of Dragan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Waterloo, Ontario , Canada and is also associated with Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Konjević is widely … [Read more...] about One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
CRIPPLER GOES 1-ON-1 WITH MIOCIC BEFORE UFC 146
By 12 CommentsPhoto: Mike Rozic/CroatianSports.com Undefeated Croatian-American MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic is taking his talents to Las Vegas this Saturday in the biggest fight of his life. The Cleveland-native will take on 11-0 Shane del Rosario on the main card at UFC 146 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A win for either fighter would propel their career towards title-contender … [Read more...] about CRIPPLER GOES 1-ON-1 WITH MIOCIC BEFORE UFC 146
CROATIA VS. U.S.A. WATER POLO
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Reuters The Croatian national water polo team will face the Unites States in their final exhibition match before the London Olympics kick off in August. The friendly will be played at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California (located 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) on Friday, June 1st 2012 with a 6:30PM start. Team CroatianSports.com will … [Read more...] about CROATIA VS. U.S.A. WATER POLO
MIOCIC STALKING UP BEFORE THE BIG FIGHT
By 16 CommentsPhoto: 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
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