MMA StatBook

Anthony Perosh

“The Hippo”

Light HeavyweightAustralia2-fight losing streak

15Wins
10Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age
54 (born October 5, 1972)
Born in
Sydney
Height
6' 3"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
5-7

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC5

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 3

Losses in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.27 top 81%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.77
Striking accuracy43%Better than 33% of light heavyweights
Strike defense54%Better than 56% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.03 top 30%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.1
Takedown accuracy22%Better than 15% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense33%Better than 12% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Perosh last fought on November 14, 2015 (Loss vs Gian Villante). Perosh has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Anthony Perosh

Anthony Perosh "The Hippo" is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Sydney, Australia, on October 5, 1972. Perosh stands 6' 3", has a 75" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Perosh turned professional in 2003, debuting with Spartan Reality Fight. A 5-1 record outside the UFC came first. Perosh made a UFC debut at UFC 61: Bitter Rivals in July 2006 and lost to Jeff Monson by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Perosh is 5-7 across 12 fights.

A submission specialist, Perosh has 3 UFC submission wins, most often by rear-naked choke. By the numbers, Perosh attempts more submissions than 87% of light heavyweights. Perosh ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

Perosh's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm in November 2015, where Perosh lost to Gian Villante.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Gian Villante

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:56

    UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm

    Nov 14, 2015

    6Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Sean O'Connell

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R1 0:56

    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt

    May 9, 2015

    3Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Guto Inocente

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:46

    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping

    Nov 7, 2014

    11Str 1TD 0KD
  4. L

    Ryan Bader

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot

    Dec 6, 2013

    9Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Vinny Magalhaes

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:14

    UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung

    Aug 3, 2013

    8Str 0TD 1KD
  6. L

    Ryan Jimmo

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:07

    UFC 149: Faber vs Barao

    Jul 21, 2012

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Nick Penner

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Mount · R1 4:59

    UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann

    Mar 2, 2012

    25Str 2TD 0KD
  8. W

    Cyrille Diabate

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 3:09

    UFC 138: Leben vs Munoz

    Nov 5, 2011

    17Str 2TD 0KD
  9. W

    Tom Blackledge

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:45

    UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch

    Feb 26, 2011

    7Str 1TD 0KD
  10. L

    Mirko Filipovic

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R2 5:00

    UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez

    Feb 20, 2010

    9Str 0TD 0KD
  11. L

    Christian Wellisch

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2

    Dec 30, 2006

    48Str 3TD 1KD
  12. L

    Jeff Monson

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R1 2:42

    UFC 61: Bitter Rivals

    Jul 8, 2006

    8Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Anthony Perosh is 15-10 across 25 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on November 29, 2003 (Spartan Reality Fight). 13 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 10

Pro losses10

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
100% of wins
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC5-72006
CFC3-12008
Spartan Reality Fight4-02003
Cage Fighting Championships1-12007
Rize1-02009
Shooto0-12004
Warriors Realm1-02006

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Gian Villante KO (punch), R1 UFC 193 Nov 14, 2015
L Sean O'Connell TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt May 9, 2015
W Guto Inocente Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping Nov 7, 2014
L Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot Dec 6, 2013
W Vinny Magalhães KO (punches), R1 UFC 163 Aug 3, 2013
L Ryan Jimmo KO (punch), R1 UFC 149 Jul 21, 2012
W Nick Penner TKO (punches), R1 UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann Mar 2, 2012
W Cyrille Diabaté Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC 138 Nov 5, 2011
W Tom Blackledge Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 127 Feb 26, 2011
L Mirko Cro Cop TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 UFC 110 Feb 20, 2010
W Kym Robinson TKO (punches), R1 Rize 3: Ascension Nov 8, 2009
L James Te Huna KO (punches), R1 CFC 10: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Finals Aug 21, 2009
W David Frendin Submission (knees), R1 CFC 9: Fighters Paradise Jul 11, 2009
W Nate Carey TKO (punches), R1 CFC 8: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix May 22, 2009
W Bryan Harper Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 CFC 6: Eliminator Nov 8, 2008
L Moise Rimbon KO (flying knee), R1 Cage Fighting Championships 3 Feb 15, 2008
W Carlo Lattore TKO (punches), R1 Cage Fighting Championships 2 Nov 23, 2007
L Christian Wellisch Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 66 Dec 30, 2006
L Jeff Monson TKO (punches), R1 UFC 61 Jul 8, 2006
W Ross Dallow Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Warriors Realm 5 Feb 25, 2006
W Matt Foki Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 Spartan Reality Fight 10 Jul 31, 2004
L Sam Nest Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto Australia: NHB May 20, 2004
W David Frendin Submission (choke), R1 Spartan Reality Fight 8 Nov 29, 2003
W Mal Foki Submission (punches), R1 Spartan Reality Fight 8 Nov 29, 2003
W Api Hemara Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Spartan Reality Fight 8 Nov 29, 2003

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Anthony Perosh's record?

Anthony Perosh's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 10 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Anthony Perosh?

Anthony Perosh is 54 years old, born on October 5, 1972.

How tall is Anthony Perosh and what is their reach?

Anthony Perosh stands 6' 3" with a 75" reach.

Who did Anthony Perosh fight last?

Anthony Perosh lost to Gian Villante by KO/TKO at UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm on Nov 14, 2015.