Zuffa rewards Anthony Perosh with UFC contract following Croatian beatdown
by Jesse Holland on Feb 24, 2010 9:32 AM EST
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Australian grappler Anthony Perosh probably thought his UFC career had come and gone following his consecutive losses inside the Octagon back in 2006.
"The Hippo" first appeared at UFC 61: "Bitter Rivals," where he was pounded out by Jeff Monson midway through the first round. He got a second chance later that year against Christian Wellisch, but came up short on the judge's cards at UFC 66: "Liddell vs. Ortiz 2."
It's not surprising when a fighter gets released after an 0-2 debut, but 0-3? That can get you a four-fight contract extension according to InfiniteMMA.com.
Of course all you need to do is step up when the promotion calls and take your lumps like a man. And that's exactly what Perosh did when he filled in for the ailing Ben Rothwell on two days notice against Mirko Filipovic at UFC 110 last Saturday night in Sydney.
"Cro Cop" stayed out of the Aussie's comfort zone, repeatedly staving off takedowns and striking at will. After busting Perosh open in the second round with a vicious elbow, the bout was stopped and the Croat was afforded the win.
While it may have been a loss on his record, it was certainly a win for Perosh's future. Even if he doesn't fulfill all of the fights on his new contract, he at least has the opportunity to make another run at UFC success.
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Eddie Sanchez, Justin McCully and now Anthony Perosh
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
The UFC needs a stable of Cans to feed to notable fighters coming off a loss..
i.e. someone to feed to Mir/Carwin loser, Kongo, Dos Santos/GG loser…
"If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when i feel like it." - Rickson Gracie
like Barry O, the Brooklyn Brawler, and X-Pac?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Feb 24, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
You guys might be missing the point...
Dana didn’t do this because he thinks Perosh is a good fighter. He did this to send a message to other fighters. If you step up and fight on short-notice, you will be compensated. It’s a win-win for DW – he gets respect from fans and fighters and it may lead to other fighters saving another PPV, which equals dollars.
Tito interviewing Babalu: "I want to tell me what you see, let's go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring."
Tito interviewing Fedor: "Let me tell you how you feeling right now?"
He is tough, give him that.
"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali
good for him
This is a good story. And I’m glad and surprised the UFC did this. But he earned it. 2 days notice he saved their asses big time, and continued to fight without hesitation with a cut most fighters would’ve stopped if they had.
Glad to see UFC noticed as well.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Feb 24, 2010 9:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions
agreed
Well done Dana.
Tito interviewing Babalu: "I want to tell me what you see, let's go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring."
Tito interviewing Fedor: "Let me tell you how you feeling right now?"
This is a great story.
UFC rewarded a fighter for stepping up on short notice and really showing his heart. Glad to see this happen.
He didn't look great but he definitely has heart.
Stepping in on a days notice to fight CroCop takes some massive balls.
by HappyLittleTreez on Feb 24, 2010 9:45 AM EST reply actions
Congratualtions
You just earned the right to get your ass whipped four more times.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
Cool move by the UFC!
2 step up on 2 days notice against crocop takes balls & heart. After taking a beating like that showed a lot of guts & courage! I don’t care wut anybody says he shud get mad props for doing wut he did. I hope he wins his next fight. War hippo !
by d*locc on Feb 24, 2010 12:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Let me Say This
If I stepped up and fought a striker like Mirko on two days notice to help the over seas fans for this PPV and get smashed….. I better damn well get some sort of compensation. Imagine if Perosh actually goes 2-2 at 205 and gets more fights more exposure. Thats a big pay off for losing to a known feared striker (even if Mirko isnt in his prime)
Id take on a grappler on two days notice. I bit harder for a pure striker with nasty kicks
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