In what will be the biggest fight of his career, it has just been announced that Croatian-American Stipe Miocic will now fight Roy "Big Country" Nelson at UFC 161 from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on June 15th. Nelson is riding a three-fight win streak, having won all three contests by first round KO. As the 6th ranked UFC Heavyweight, it makes the most … [Read more...] about Miocic to fight Big Country at UFC 161
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Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
By 11 CommentsIt 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
Stipe Miocic returns at UFC on Fuel 5
By 27 CommentsPhoto: 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
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
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
Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card
By 14 CommentsCroatian UFC Heavyweight stand-out Stipe Miocic confirmed via phone call this morning that he has been added to the main card of UFC 146 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miocic will face another undefeated fighter in Shane Del Rosario ( 11-0 MMA, 0-0 in UFC) on the May 26th event. Del Rosario is an accomplished Kick Boxer with 8 of his MMA wins coming by way of … [Read more...] about Crippler Exclusive – Miocic Added To UFC 146 Main Card
The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
By 20 CommentsSince there isn't much going on in the Croatian MMA/Kickboxing scene this month, I decided to do a monthly write up. The monthly articles will include fighter updates, recent fight videos and interviews. If there is any news I might of left out, feel free to email me at croatiancrippler@gmail.com with the update and I will add it to the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
By 23 CommentsPhoto: AFP Undefeated (8-0) MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic joined CroatianSports.com in our Sunday Night LIVE show March 18th at 9PM (ET). The 29 year-old Croatian American was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and is coming off a first round knockout over Phil de Fries at UFC on FUEL 1 in Omaha, Nebraska two weeks ago. Miocic is quickly climbing up the UFC Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
Stipe Miocic Interview Postponed
By 10 CommentsPhoto: AFP UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict, CroatianSports.com's live interview with Stipe Miocic will have to be postponed for another Sunday night. Hopefully, we can catch up with Miocic in the next few weeks. Undefeated (8-0) MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic will join CroatianSports.com in our Sunday Night LIVE show March 4th at 9PM (ET). The 29 year-old Croatian … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic Interview Postponed