Last fight
Win
Pericic vs Ellison
Sep. 27, 2025
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 29
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 49
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Semaphore, Australia
Trains at
City Kickboxing
Fighting style
Wrestler
Age
31
Height
77.00
Weight
261.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 27, 2025
Reach
79.50
Leg reach
46.50
- Pro since November 2019
- 100% finishing rate (4 KOs, 1 Sub)
- Five first-round finishes, longest fight as a Pro: 6:36
- Helped Israel Adesanya prepare for Alex Pereira, and Navajo Stirling says he’s never been hit as hard as he’s been hit by Peričić
UFC Fight Night (9/27/25) Peričić knocked out Elisha Ellison at 1:55 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? 24 years old
What professional titles have you held? Super Heavyweight ISKA Commonwealth Title , IKBF Commonwealth Title , ISKA South Pacific Title, ISKA Australia Title and Australian Tough Man 8 Man Champion.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I had 2 am mma fights then went pro had 1 mma fight couldn’t get mma fights after that’s so Started kickboxing pro then when I moved to ckb I started my mma career again.
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue Belt in BJJ
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? To get regular fights training through injuries to then have people pull out it’s been more of a mental battle.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Myself because I go for the ko and people love it
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Got expelled from year 9 can’t read or write have adhd dyslexia undiagnosed for autism
What was your job before you started fighting? Construction security & debt collections
Personal Life / Background (family stuff, kids, etc): Born in South Australia Croatian parents, family is from spilt Croatia and Dugi Otok Croatia. I enjoy fishing hunting and fighting. Moved to New Zealand on Nov 14, 2022 to be a sparring partner for Israel and Pereira 2. Slept in my car and the gym for 2 years.
Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with (celebrities, content creators, other fighters, sports stars)? Tyson Fury, David Goggins, when I grow up I want to be like Joseph Parker, nicest human ever.
What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? Just catching up with family and friends for a meal & going somewhere remote for a spearfish.
