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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - NOVEMBER 19: Ross Pearson of England enters the Octagon before his lightweight bout against Stevie Ray during the UFC Fight Night at the SSE Arena on November 19, 2016 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
"The Real Deal"

Ross Pearson

Former Fighter • 22-16-0 (W-L-D)
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Alexandre Cidade
2 years ago

UFC 500th Milestones: Knockout – Pearson over Riley

Athletes
2 years ago

Pearson Always Showed Up To Fight

Results
3 years ago

UFC Philadelphia: Results

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Dan Hooker of New Zealand celebrates after defeating Mark Eddiva of the Philippines by guillotine choke in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar in Auckland

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some under-the-radar fights to look out for at Fight Night Auckland.
Miesha Tate
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5 years ago

Fight Night Melbourne Q&A

Watch the Fight Night Melbourne Q&A on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:45pm/4:45pm ETPT featuring Miesha Tate, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Ross Pearson.
Miesha Tate, Ross Pearson and "Minotauro" Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira face off against each other in a charity race for Eat Up, an Australian-based group that makes lunches for school children.
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5 years ago

Fight Night Melbourne: UFC Charity Sandwich Race

Miesha Tate, Ross Pearson and "Minotauro" Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira face off against each other in a charity race for Eat Up, an Australian-based group that makes lunches for school children.
BELFAST, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Ross Pearson of England and Stevie Ray of Scotland face off during the UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day at the SSE Arena on November 17, 2016 in Belfast, Ireland. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Ge
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5 years ago

Fight Night Belfast: Pearson vs Ray - The Matchup

UFC lightweights Ross Pearson and Stevie Ray preview their matchup at Fight Night Belfast Saturday morning live on UFC FIGHT PASS.
UFC 185 Ross Pearson vs Sam Stout
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5 years ago

KO of the Week: Ross Pearson vs Sam Stout

Ross Pearson added another KO and a performance bonus to his resume when he KO'd Sam Stout at UFC 185. Don't miss Pearson take on Jorge Masvidal at UFC 201 live on Saturday.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: (R-L) Ross Pearson of England punches Chad Laprise of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/
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5 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar Fights at UFC 201

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the best under-the-radar fights to look forward to at UFC 201 on Saturday.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk holds an open training session for fans and media at at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas and TUF Finale: Open Workout highlights

Watch all the memorable punches and kicks from Tuesday's Open Workouts ahead of Fight Night Las Vegas and The Ultimate Fighter Finale on Thursday and Friday. Also, hear from Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Rafael Dos Anjos and more.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: (R-L) Ross Pearson of England punches Chad Laprise of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/
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6 years ago

Fight Night Brisbane: Ross Pearson Octagon Interview

Ross Pearson earned his 11th UFC victory at Fight Night Brisbane on Saturday. Pearson took home a split decision win over Chad Laprise headlining the FIGHT PASS prelims.
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 04: Ross Pearson steps onto the scale during the UFC 191 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 4, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Fight Night Boston: Pearson vs. Trinaldo - Rogan Preview

Ross Pearson looks to end Francisco Trinaldo's four-fight win streak when the two lightweights meet at Fight Night Boston. Watch Pearson vs. Trinaldo on FS1 on Jan. 17 on FS1 at 10pm ET.

Stats & Records

  • 8
    Wins by Knockout
  • 4
    Wins by Submission
  • 10
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 40% 40%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
1114
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2766
Grappling accuracy 36% 36%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
15
Takedowns Attempted
42
3.68
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.09
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.74
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
75
%
Takedown Defense
0.30
Knockdown Ratio
11:39
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
915 (82%)
Clinch
172 (15%)
Ground
27 (2%)

Sig. Str. by target

53% 588 Head 28% 314 Body 19% 212 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
8 (36%)
DEC
10 (45%)
SUB
4 (18%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Pearson vs Green

    Round
    1
    Time
    02:52
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Makdessi vs Pearson

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Trains at
Alliance MMA - Chula Vista
Age
37
Height
68.00
Weight
155.30
Octagon Debut
Jun. 20, 2009
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
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Alexandre Cidade
Peso-leve Division • -- (W-L-D)