It will be Croatia vs. Brazil a few weeks early for MMA fans as Cleveleand born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miocic returns to the octagon versus Brazilian Fabio Maldonado. Miocic gave the Crippler a candid phone interview this week, where he discussed his up coming fight, Croatia's chances in the upcoming World Cup and also gave his take on sex before a fight. Miocic's … [Read more...] about Miocic ready to battle in Brazil
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Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga
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Saturday, January 25th, 2014, Cleveland’s own Stipe Miocic will return to the octagon for possibly the biggest fight of his career versus Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga. Gonzaga (16-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is coming off career resurgence with his 5-1 record since returning to the UFC. The Brazilian born heavyweight has finished all his opponents in his 5 wins since returning to the biggest … [Read more...] about Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga
“The Duke” looking for a win in Brazil
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“The Duke” returns to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 32 in Goiania, Brazil. Pokrajac will face the hometown favorite Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in a light heavyweight bout. This match could be 'do or die' for Pokrajac’s career in the UFC. The Croatian light heavyweight is technically 0-3 in his last three bouts, one being an overturned loss to Joey Beltran … [Read more...] about “The Duke” looking for a win in Brazil
Miocic Training Tactics for UFC 161
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Tuesday night the Croatian Crippler attended a unspecified location in Winnipeg Manitoba to sit in on Stipe Miocic's training session. The Croatian Heavyweight contender looked to be in good form and ready for the biggest fight of his career on Saturday night. Stipe Miocic did reveal his special technique that he has been practicing for the past few months. This … [Read more...] about Miocic Training Tactics for UFC 161
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
The Return of “THE DUKE”
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Photo: UFC Igor Pokrajac will step back into the Octagon Friday night replacing fellow Croatian light heavyweight Anthony Perosh, after Perosh suffered a horrific toe injury in training. Pokrajac's opponent will be "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran, and you may recognize the name as a former opponent of Stipe Miocic. Beltran has recently left the heavyweight division in … [Read more...] about The Return of “THE DUKE”
Stipe Miocic returns at UFC on Fuel 5
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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
Pokrajac UFC 152 Interview
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The 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
