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Ross
Pearson
21-12-0, 1NC( W-L-D )
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night / 2 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 23 fights.
Record: 21-12-0, 1NC
Summary: Boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, ground and pound

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Real Deal
From: Sunderland England
Fights Out Of: Sunderland England
Age: 32
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )
Reach 69"
Leg Reach 39"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
2342
41% Successful
965
Types of Successful Strikes
0
965
79% Standing
18%
767
171
27
Striking Defense
64
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
39
38% Successful
15
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
3
1
Takedown Defense
76
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jun 10, 2017
69
38
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Loss
Ross Pearson
Nov 19, 2016
38
49
0
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jul 30, 2016
52
113
2
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jul 8, 2016
54
80
0
1
0
0
0
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Ross Pearson
Mar 19, 2016
52
78
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jan 17, 2016
28
51
2
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Ross Pearson
Sep 5, 2015
62
60
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jul 18, 2015
16
26
0
5
0
1
0
2
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Ross Pearson
Mar 14, 2015
25
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Loss
Ross Pearson
Nov 7, 2014
20
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Ross Pearson
Aug 16, 2014
15
26
2
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Loss
Ross Pearson
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov
Jun 7, 2014
33
51
0
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
NO CONTEST
Ross Pearson
Oct 26, 2013
3
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 Could Not Continue
Win
Ross Pearson
Apr 6, 2013
29
28
1
1
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Ross Pearson
Dec 14, 2012
34
50
1
0
0
0
1
0
 R3 KO/TKO
Loss
Ross Pearson
Jun 22, 2012
38
45
3
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Ross Pearson
Dec 30, 2011
52
43
1
3
0
0
0
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Ross Pearson
Aug 27, 2011
60
55
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Fight of the Night
Win
Ross Pearson
Feb 26, 2011
59
38
3
1
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Ross Pearson
Sep 15, 2010
24
26
1
0
1
0
1
0
 R2 Submission
Win
Ross Pearson
Mar 31, 2010
54
39
1
2
0
0
2
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Fight of the Night
Win
Ross Pearson
Nov 14, 2009
59
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Ross Pearson
Jun 20, 2009
74
46
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
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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

Career

Trained With

Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz
22-2-0
( W-L-D )
Brandon Vera
Brandon Vera
12-7-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )
Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson
18-4-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Dennis Siver
Dennis Siver
23-11-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )
Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza
19-4-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
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