Ross Pearson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.

Record:	17-7-0, 1NC
Summary:	Boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, ground and pound

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Real Deal
From:	Sunderland England
Fights Out Of:	Sunderland England
Age:	29
Height:	5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

Rugby team Auckland Warriors and UFC fighters competing in New Zealand come together to support the Kids First Children's Hospital in mixed martial arts training session.

Jun 26, 2014 1:24
Watch the UFC Fight Club Q&A with lightweight contender Ross Pearson and middleweight contender Dylan Andrews on Friday, June 27 at 3pm NZST.

Jun 20, 2014
Listen to the Fight Night Albuquerque post-fight press conference highlights from Diego Sanchez, Ben Henderson, Ross Pearson and more.

Jun 08, 2014 2:11
Watch the post-fight press conference.

Jun 08, 2014

All Ross Pearson Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1335

41% Successful

554

Types of Successful Strikes

554

75% Standing

22%

417

121

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

33% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
UPCOMING	Ross Pearson	UFC Fight Night Bader vs. Saint Preux: SKY TV Aug 16, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Abel Trujillo	UFC Fight Night Bader vs. Saint Preux: SKY TV Aug 16, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Loss	Diego Sanchez	UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Khabilov: SKY TV Jun 7, 2014	33	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ross Pearson	UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Khabilov: SKY TV Jun 7, 2014	51	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

	Ross Pearson	UFC Fight Night Live on Sky TV: Machida vs. Munoz Oct 26, 2013	3	0	0	0	R1 Could Not Continue	Ways To Watch
	Melvin Guillard		9	0	0	0	R1 Could Not Continue	Ways To Watch

Win	Ryan Couture	UFC Sweden 2013 Live from Stockholm: Mousasi vs. Latifi Apr 6, 2013	29	1	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Ross Pearson		28	1	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	George Sotiropoulos	UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson Dec 14, 2012	34	1	0	1	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Ross Pearson	UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson Dec 14, 2012	50	0	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Ross Pearson	UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida Jun 22, 2012	38	3	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cub Swanson	UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida Jun 22, 2012	45	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Ross Pearson	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	52	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Junior Assuncao	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	43	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Ross Pearson	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	60	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Edson Barboza	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	55	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Ross Pearson	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	59	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Spencer Fisher	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	38	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cole Miller	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	24	1	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ross Pearson	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	26	0	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Ross Pearson	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	54	1	0	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dennis Siver	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	39	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Ross Pearson	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	59	0	0	0	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch
Win	Aaron Riley	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	15	0	0	0	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch

	Ross Pearson	The Ultimate Fighter® : Team US vs Team UK FINALE Jun 20, 2009	74	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
	Andre Winner		46	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
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Biography

TRAINING: Morning training is either sparring, competitive wrestling, or competitive BJJ / grappling. Then afternoon would be technical drilling in Muay Thai, boxing pads or wrestling and BJJ techniques to improve my game. I train Mon to Fri twice a day, Saturday rest, and Sunday once. 2 sessions a week are at Grapplefit Strength and Conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been competing in Martial Arts from a young age, starting with Taekwondo and Judo. My Mam took me along to a class when I was a child as a way to channel my energy. I started doing MMA when I was 17 after watching the early UFC shows.

What ranks and titles have you held? The Ultimate Fighter season nine lightweight winner. Total Combat International Lightweight Champ, Strike and Submit British Lightweight Champ and Ultimate Force British Lightweight Champ.

Do you have any heroes? My hero is Randy Couture, he is a legend in the sport.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true. It has taken a lot of hard work and determination to get here and it means the world to me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Carilion Craft Training to become a bricklayer.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bricklayer working on construction sites from leaving school until I made the decision to turn pro.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I held the Total Combat British Semi Pro Title.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Total Combat International Lightweight Champ, Strike and Submit British Lightweight Champ and Ultimate Force British Lightweight Champ

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Taekwondo and Brown Belt in Judo.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Big Left Hook, Right Hand