Ross Pearson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 12 fights.

Record:	17-6-0, 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

Ross "The Real Deal" Pearson stops by FightStorePro to chat about his recent NC ruling against Melvin Guillard, the rematch, and the differences between his hometown of Sunderland and his current training grounds, San Diego.

Nov 26, 2013 6:09
The night's big names talk sportsmanship, friendship, rankings and more after UFC Manchester.

Oct 27, 2013 7:00
UFC® Fight Night Machida vs Munoz live from the Phones 4U Arena in Manchester, England on Saturday, October 26, 2013. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Oct 26, 2013
A borderline-illegal knee from Melvin Guillard cuts Ross Pearson's forehead open in the first and cuts their lightweight bout short. Hear from both lightweights after the disappointing result.

Oct 26, 2013 3:00

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1213

41% Successful

503

Types of Successful Strikes

503

74% Standing

23%

370

118

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

31% 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: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa Mar 8, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Melvin Guillard	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa Mar 8, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	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