Anthony Perosh Gets Four-Fight UFC Deal

by Nick Thomas on Feb 23, 2010 9:45 AM EST in MMA News

Less than 48 hours after his second round TKO loss to Mirko Crocop, Australian MMA fighter Anthony Perosh has secured himself a brand new 4-fight deal with the UFC.

Anthony had previously stated that his goal coming in to 2010 was to rack up enough wins to get back in the UFC again, ironically it was a loss that secured him not only entry back in to the UFC, but a 4 fight deal. On behalf of the Aussie MMA community, we would like to wish Anthony all the best for the rest of 2010 & his return to the UFC.

Congrats Anthony, you earned it.

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You have to say “possibly four fight” because they’re just going to cut him if he loses first fight.

by Boco_T on Feb 23, 2010 9:12 AM EST reply actions

Thanks Goldie

by CSKit on Feb 23, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions

nice

the guy showed tremendous heart by continuing after that cut (and stepping up in the first place). 205 is gonna be tough though.

by woooburn on Feb 23, 2010 9:12 AM EST reply actions

Yeah 205 is tough… maybe his first fight could be against Steve Cantwell?

by Nick Thomas on Feb 23, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions

stephan bonnar/anthony perosh

i really expected perosh to never be in ufc again.. guess it shows that dana and co are not a bunch of soulless a-holes.

by kanodogg on Feb 23, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions

Bonnar/Soszynski are pushing for a rematch. I’d go with Perosh/Al-Hassan

by CSKit on Feb 23, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions

Perosh/Te Huna rematch could work.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 23, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions

if they’re serious about going back to australia in a year, maybe let these 2 stay away for the year and then if they both survive it could give a big boost to the next down under card.

by Phildo on Feb 23, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

Bonnar/K-Sos rematch is happening.

Perosh/Stann would be a fun fight. You get to see where Stann is on the ground against someone who doesn’t completely outclass him like Phil Davis.

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by Matthew Roth on Feb 23, 2010 10:09 AM EST up reply actions

They had enough heart to sign a can who is willing to bleed all over the cage for three rounds?

Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.

by judonerd on Feb 23, 2010 1:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Is it a guaranteed 4 fights?

Otherwise I can see him lasting 3 at most… then again I have no problem with it, 1 days notice is ballsy and I guess the UFC shows loyalty for those that help them out.

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by achengy on Feb 23, 2010 9:13 AM EST reply actions

Exactly, I really like that about the UFC...

that they take care of these guys who come in to save a fight and/or card.

by Razreshat on Feb 23, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions

Koscheck comes to mind. Same with Randy recently. And Rich Franklin.

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by Matthew Roth on Feb 23, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

Rich Franklin has been the definition of company man for the UFC.

by Worldisart on Feb 23, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions

Is anyones contract guaranteed?

As soon as he loses two straight they’ll get rid of him, just like anyone else. I’m sure the Cro Cop loss won’t count towards it due to Perosh being a LHW and stepping in to fight Mirko on one day notice.

by CSKit on Feb 23, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions

It is great that he got a contract with the UFC because he showed heart and courage stepping up and not taking the easy road out of his fight with Cro Cop. However, and this is going to sound very callous, but if he does get cut by the UFC after losing some fights in a row, then that means that he is not a UFC caliber fighter because a fighter generally has to win in order to stay with the organization. Regardless, I have no problem with Perosh getting a UFC contract. I would like to see a ground war between Perosh and Eric Schafer myself.

by chrisbboy82 on Feb 23, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions

Nothing against Perosh, but

this makes me wonder how many people turned down Dana before Perosh said yes. This is a sorta in your face “Look at what you turned down besides the fight” by Dana and Co.

by rzor on Feb 23, 2010 9:15 AM EST reply actions

I am certainly not ultra-informed with Aussie mma but...

I believe Perosh was recently in an Aussie 8-man tourney featuring most of the top light heavys and smaller heavyweights. And if I recall correctly, Perosh made it to the finals after a couple of interesting wins. The man who beat him? James Te Huna- which I’m sure played a major role in him landing a UFC contract. That leads me to think that Perosh may have been one win away from a UFC return, which also leads me to think that Perosh was more than likely the BEST replacement for Rothwell given the need for someone already in Australia.

by flassasin24 on Feb 23, 2010 9:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I believe he trains with Elvis as well so having Te Huna and Sinosic vouch for you probably says a lot. Say what you want about Sinosic’s record, he carries some respect in OZ and Joe Silva probably trusts his judgment.

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by Matthew Roth on Feb 23, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions