The Cripplers Pit will serve as a monthly update on all things happening in the world of Croatian mixed martial arts. If you are a Croatian fighter or you have news on anything in regards to Croatian mixed martial arts feel free to send me a message and I will add it to my monthly report. Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic The resurgence of CroCop in the UFC is in full … [Read more...] about The Cripplers Pit Part 1
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“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 crushes ‘Big Country’ in unanimous decision
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Photo: USA Today More to come from the Crippler in the next 24 hours out of Winnipeg, but Cleveland's American-born Croatian, Stipe Miocic, pummeled Roy Nelson Saturday night at UFC 161 to receive a unanimous three round decision. It is the biggest win of Miocic's career and will propel him up the UFC heavyweight ranks. Miocic vs. Big Country fight … [Read more...] about Miocic crushes ‘Big Country’ in unanimous decision
Crippler Exclusive at UFC 161 (Interviews Updated)
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The Croatian Crippler has been hanging out with Croatian MMA fighters Stipe Miocic and Igor Pokrajac before their respected UFC 161 fights against Roy Nelson and Ryan Jimmo. A win against 'Big Country' Nelson would be a huge career milestone for Cleveland native Miocic while light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac looks to get back into the thick of things following a loss in his last … [Read more...] about Crippler Exclusive at UFC 161 (Interviews Updated)
Meet And Greet With Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic
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Mike "Croatian Crippler" Rozic and Winnipeg Croats Tomislav Magdic and Joe Brnjas have organized a meet and greet with Croatian UFC fighters Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic. If your in Winnipeg this is your chance to get a pic, autograph or just have a conversation with the two UFC stars. The exclusive event is taking place Thursday June 13th at 7pm Central time at Smitty's Bar … [Read more...] about Meet And Greet With Igor Pokrajac and Stipe Miocic
Exclusive UFC 161 coverage by The Croatian Crippler
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The Croatian Crippler is on location in Winnipeg Manitoba covering both Stipe Miocic and Igor Pokrajac prior to their up coming bouts on Saturday. Check in daily for all the exclusive videos, pictures and reports from the week here in Winnipeg. Written by Mike " Croatian Crippler" Rozic You can follow me on Twitter @Crocrippler or on Facebook @ Croatian … [Read more...] about Exclusive UFC 161 coverage by The Croatian Crippler
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
Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned
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It was revealed Thursday that Igor Pokrajac's last opponent had a little help during their battle at UFC on FX 6 held in Australia. "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug prior to the bout. Beltran tested positive for nandrolone, a banned steroid. The Mexican light heavyweight received a nine-month suspension and upon his return … [Read more...] about Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned
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”
