TENNIS 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
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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
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
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
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”
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
POKRAJAC VICTORIOUS in VIRGINIA
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Photo: 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
The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
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Since 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
