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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
| Record: | 17-6-0 |
| Summary: | Boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, ground and pound |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Real Deal |
| From: | Sunderland England |
| Fights Out Of: | San Diego, California USA |
| Age: | 28 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
Media
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Apr 07, 2013 2:00 -
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Apr 05, 2013 1:30
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1202
Types of Successful Strikes
0
500
Striking Defense
68
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
29
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Ryan Couture |
Apr 6, 2013
|
29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Ross Pearson | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
George Sotiropoulos |
Dec 14, 2012
|
34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Ross Pearson | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Ross Pearson |
Jun 22, 2012
|
38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cub Swanson | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Ross Pearson |
Dec 30, 2011
|
52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Junior Assuncao | 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Ross Pearson |
Aug 27, 2011
|
60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Edson Barboza | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Ross Pearson |
Feb 26, 2011
|
59 | 3 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Spencer Fisher | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Cole Miller |
Sep 15, 2010
|
24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Ross Pearson | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Ross Pearson |
Mar 31, 2010
|
54 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Dennis Siver | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Ross Pearson |
Nov 14, 2009
|
59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
| Aaron Riley | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Ross Pearson |
Jun 20, 2009
|
74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Andre Winner | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Training at Alliance MMA is the best training in the world. My coaches set up my whole schedule for camp and every day is different regarding my opponent and how we’re going to approach the fight.
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
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
• Five wins by submission, five by KO
• Coach for Team UK on TUF Smashes
Career
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Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Aaron Riley | UFC® 105 COUTURE vs VERA |
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