Stipe Miocic is set to have the biggest fight of his career on May 24th in Las Vegas when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at UFC 173. With a win over Dos Santos, Miocic will surely put himself in title contention for a fight against Cain Velasquez. More from the Crippler throughout the week... … [Read more...] about Miocic to meet Dos Santos at UFC 173
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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
Pokrajac gets shot at ex-champ, Miocic moving up?
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The Croatian slugger Igor Pokrajac is the latest addition to November's recently announced UFC Fight Night 32 event in Brazil. The Croatian Light Heavyweight will face a very tough opponent in Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante. The Brazilian is an ex Strikeforce World Champion but he is still looking for his first victory inside the Octagon since his debut KO loss to Thiago … [Read more...] about Pokrajac gets shot at ex-champ, Miocic moving up?
Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition
By 55 CommentsTENNIS After a disappointing French Open for Croatians, Donna Vekić and Marin Čilić have been showing good form on grass as Wimbledon looms one week away. 16 year old Donna Vekić advanced to her second WTA final at the AEGON Classic in Birmingham, England, falling short for the second time, but picking up her two most impressive career victories up to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition
Crocop ends 2012 with return to MMA
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Fourteen months has passed since we last seen the Croatian legend Mirko CroCop compete in Mixed Martial Arts. Mirko's last outing in mixed martial arts was a third round loss to Roy Nelson under the UFC brand. Filipovic stepped back into the sport on New Year's Eve in Japan, and gave his fans a more positive memory to remember him by. The Croatian faced Shinichi Suzukawa … [Read more...] about Crocop ends 2012 with return to MMA
UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
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Photo: 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
One on One With The Croatian “Mad Scientist” of BJJ
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Photo: 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
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Photo: 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
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with IGOR POKRAJAC
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Photo: 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
