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Great results from the weekend, both in MMA and BJJ we had  Lukaz “The Lycan” fighting a short notice fight on Legend MMA and WINNING in the 1st round via TKO! A promotion run by UFC Veteran James McSweeney up in the Gold Coast the show was Headlined with Stephen Kennedy vs Ben Kelleher. The Melbourne International Pro was held this weekend, and up for grabs were 7 travel packages to the World Jiu Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi. Winners of the open weight division for each belt level received the travel packages. Absolute MMA had a fantastic result, winning the overall team points, and 2nd place for the kids divisions. Absolute members Lachlan Giles took the travel package for the black belt light weight open, Ben Hodgkinson took the travel package for the brown belt open, and Demi Butler, who has been training in Perth for the past 6 months, took the women’s purple, brown, black travel package.  Other notable performances for Absolute members in the open division were Kit Dale, who lost a split referee’s decision in the black belt heavy open final, and Shantelle Thompson taking Bronze in the women’s purple, brown, black open. Well done Team Absolute!

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Unfortunately we have had to cancel tomorrow’s seminar with Frank Mir. There was a problem with his flights and we weren’t able to arrange another time for the seminar. Sorry to disappoint. If you have not yet been contacted about a refund for your tickets, please contact reception on (03)9663-9122.

Please note that there will be no classes at any Absolute location on Thursday, January 26 due to the Australia Day Public Holiday.

There will be an open mat in the CBD from 9 to 11am and South Yarra from 10am to 12pm. Collingwood will be closed.

Our 2016 Clubperson of the Year is Young Nghiem!

Although we provide the instruction and facilities and do our best to cultivate a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, it’s really people like Young who give the soul to Absolute MMA.

We are really so thankful for the endless amount of positivity and fun Young puts into the gym. Every day at training she is just a bundle of enthusiasm, good energy and humour.

Young is also at every gym event, often with cookies, brownies and cakes in hand for the rest of the team. She is the unofficial head cheerleader for the team at every level, every discipline and for the few fights she isn’t able to attend in person, she will live stream them. She is responsible for making countless people feel welcome and “at home” in the gym and that is really priceless.

In recognition of everything she does for the gym, Young is our 2016 Clubperson of the Year. As part of her award, it is our pleasure to send her to Thailand in 2017 for our first official international training camp!

Thank you Young!