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Ross Pearson

"The Real Deal"

EnglandEnglandAge 41Central Coast MMAUFC
20
Wins
17
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
60%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Ross Pearson is a retired English mixed martial artist and professional boxer. A 26-fight veteran of the UFC, he was a three-time "Fight of the Night" winner and was the lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 9.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy36%

3.68

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.09

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.74

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.3

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 175 cmUFC debut Jun. 20, 2009Born Sunderland, United KingdomTeam Alliance MMA - Chula Vista

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision7
Submission4

Finish Rate

60%
12 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts37 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesDesmond GreenH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019
LossCanadaJohn MakdessiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2Jul 28, 2018
WinJapanMizuto HirotaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 221Feb 11, 2018
LossNew ZealandDan HookerH2HKO (knee)R2UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. HuntJun 11, 2017
LossUnited StatesStevie RayH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2Nov 19, 2016
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 201Jul 30, 2016
LossUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia FinaleJul 8, 2016
WinCanadaChad LapriseH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. MirMar 20, 2016
LossBrazilFrancisco TrinaldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. CruzJan 17, 2016
WinUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 191Sep 5, 2015
LossUnited StatesEvan DunhamH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. LeitesJul 18, 2015
WinCanadaSam StoutH2HKO (punch)R2UFC 185Mar 14, 2015
LossUnited StatesAl IaquintaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. BispingNov 8, 2014
WinUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. PreuxAug 16, 2014
LossUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. KhabilovJun 7, 2014
NCUnited StatesMelvin GuillardH2HNC (illegal knee)R1UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. MunozOct 26, 2013
WinUnited StatesRyan CoutureH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. LatifiApr 6, 2013
WinAustraliaGeorge SotiropoulosH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. PearsonDec 15, 2012
LossUnited StatesCub SwansonH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC on FX: Maynard vs. GuidaJun 22, 2012
WinBrazilJunior AssunçãoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 141Dec 30, 2011
LossBrazilEdson BarbozaH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 134Aug 27, 2011
WinUnited StatesSpencer FisherH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 127Feb 27, 2011
LossUnited StatesCole MillerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
WinGermanyDennis SiverH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. GomiMar 31, 2010
WinUnited StatesAaron RileyH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC 105Nov 14, 2009
WinEnglandAndre WinnerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009
WinEnglandIan JonesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Ultimate Force: NemesisNov 1, 2008
LossEnglandAbdul MohamedH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Gladiators 9: BeatdownOct 4, 2008
WinFranceCedric CelerierH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1MMA Total Combat 24May 31, 2008
WinEnglandAidan MarronH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Ultimate Force: PunishmentMay 3, 2008
WinTurkeySami BerikH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Strike and Submit 6Apr 13, 2008
WinEnglandMark SpencerH2HTKO (punches)R1MMA Total Combat 23Feb 23, 2008
WinSteve TetleyH2HSubmission (armbar)R1CWFC: Enter The Rough House 5Dec 8, 2007
WinGavin BradleyH2HKO (punch)R1MMA Total Combat 22Nov 24, 2007
LossEnglandCurt WarburtonH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1MMA Total Combat 21Sep 22, 2007
WinWill BurkeH2HDecisionR3MMA Total Combat 21Sep 22, 2007
LossChris HughesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2HOP 1: Fight Night 1Dec 12, 2004

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.