SPMA had 6 students go to the World BJJ Championships in Long Beach, California from 29th May to 1st June. In the brown belt division Shaher Khan won his first two matches and lost the quarter final by points. In the purple belt division Wade Huang, Andrew Husmann and Billy Sam lost their first matches. And in the blue belt division Steve Rudic and Philip Kim won their first match and then lost their second match.
I had to pull out of my fight on 28th June at UFC New Zealand. I tore my PCL of my knee and calf muscle during training. Luckily I have avoided surgery and it will be 3 months rehab for a full recovery. I will be back to training and back in the octagon soon!
SPMA won an impressive 10 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals at the NSW BJJ Championships. SPMA had 35 students compete at the Sports and Aquatic Centre at Sydney Uni on 22nd March. Shaher Khan and Frances Bavaro deserve special mention for winning double gold!
SPMA went 2 wins 2 losses at the Brace for War MMA show at Luna Park in Sydney on 15th March. Gerhard Voigt won by KO 1st round, Steven Micallef won by decision, Luke Standing lost by TKO and Christoff Loff lost by decision. Usual ups and downs in the world of MMA. It was the first round of an 8 main tournament for each division. Gerhard and Steve now move to the semi finals to be held later in the year.
I am number 3 on the list of active UFC fighters for most submission in the UFC light heavyweight division with 9 submissions.
I am 6th on the list of active UFC fighters with 100% finishing rates.
Here are some stats about me:
I hope everyone had a Happy New Year. Time to get back to training. My two gyms opened up for 2014 on Monday 6th January with the full timetable. It was great to be back and see so many students on day one.
The UFC tweeted this at the start of the year …#UFC2013 Facts: shortest fight of the year, @AnthonyPerosh vs @VinnyMMA, 14 seconds at #UFC 163.
Here is the video.
Here are some photos from my preparation and match with Ryan Bader at UFC Fight Night 33 in Brisbane on 7th December. There are photos of my training, weight cut, weigh in, my fight and more. Hope you enjoy them.
I lost my match by decision at UFC Fight Night 33 in Brisbane. Congratulations to my opponent Ryan Bader. He was my toughest opponent to date and he proved it on the night. It is now time for me to heal up, rest and then go back to training. Back to the drawing board as they say.I just have a few stitches and bruising so it will be all healed up in 10 days.
I want to thank God. I want to thank my sponsors Balance Sports Nutrition and Venum. I want to thank my coaches and cornermen Steve Rudic and Luke Martin. And thanks to Paul Dallow for being my third corneman and organising my banner and shorts and walk out gear. A big thanks to my students, family and friends for their undying support.
Later in the week I will post some photos of fight week and of the event.
