Fighter

Ross Pearson

"The Real Deal"

20-17-0★ 4bonuses United Kingdom

United KingdomLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0-1Boxing 1-1

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Ross Pearson holds a professional MMA record of 20-17-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 43 bouts on record. Ross Pearson has won 25 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Ross Pearson lands 3.68 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.74 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ross Pearson also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: March 30, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-09-26
Age: 41
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power65

Kick power93

Punch speed96

Kick speed94

Accuracy85

Takedowns53

Ground striking51

Submissions58

Chin92

Body strength93

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-16-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.68per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.09per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.74per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Ross Pearson has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ross Pearson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Davy Gallon
MTK MMA: Probellum· Nov 16, 2019· Welterweight· 20-16 vs 17-7-2
TKO
R3 · 4:26
LOSS
vs Desmond Green
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Lightweight· 20-15 vs 21-8
TKO
R1 · 2:52
LOSS
vs John Makdessi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 20-14 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Mizuto Hirota
UFCUFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold· Feb 10, 2018· Lightweight· 19-14 vs 18-8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dan Hooker
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Lightweight· 19-13 vs 13-7
TKO
R2 · 3:02
LOSS
vs Stevie Ray
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Lightweight· 19-12 vs 19-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFCUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 31, 2016· Welterweight· 19-11 vs 29-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Will Brooks
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 19-10 vs 17-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chad Laprise
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· Mar 20, 2016· Lightweight· 18-10 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 18, 2016· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 18-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Felder
UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Evan Dunham
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Stout
UFCUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 20-10-1
TKO
R2 · 1:33
POTN
LOSS
vs Al Iaquinta
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 7, 2014· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 9-3-1
TKO
R2 · 1:39
WIN
vs Gray Maynard
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 18, 2014· Lightweight
TKO
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Gray Maynard
UFC Fight Night 47· Aug 16, 2014· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 11-3-1
TKO
R2 · 1:35
LOSS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 24-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Melvin Guillard
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz· Oct 27, 2013· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 31-12-2
Could Not Continue
R1 · 1:57
WIN
vs Ryan Couture
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· Apr 6, 2013· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 3:45
WIN
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Lightweight
TKO
R3 · 0:41
WIN
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Lightweight· 13-6 vs 14-4
TKO
R3 · 0:41
LOSS
vs Cub Swanson
UFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 16-5
TKO
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs Junior Assuncao
UFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Edson Barboza
UFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 8-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Spencer Fisher
UFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 26, 2011· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 24-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cole Miller
UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 16-4
SUB
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Dennis Siver
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Aaron Riley
UFCUFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 29-11-1
TKO
R2 · 4:38
WIN
vs Andre Winner×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale· Jun 20, 2009· Ultimate Fighter 9 Lightweight· 8-3 vs 11-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason Dent
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9· Feb 24, 2009· Lightweight· 10-3
UD
WIN
vs Richie Whitson
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9· Feb 13, 2009· Lightweight· 9-3
SUB
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs AJ Wenn
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9· Jan 16, 2009· Lightweight· 8-3
TKO
R2 · 0:21
WIN
vs Ian Jones
United Kingdom Regional· Nov 1, 2008· 7-3 vs 6-4
SUB
LOSS
vs Abdul Mohamed
United Kingdom Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 7-2 vs 15-6-3
DEC
WIN
vs Cedric Celerier
MMA Total Combat· May 31, 2008· 6-2 vs 3-0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Aidan Marron
United Kingdom Regional· May 3, 2008· 5-2 vs 11-6
SUB
WIN
vs Sami Berik
Strike & Submit Championships· Apr 13, 2008· 4-2 vs 12-24
SUB
WIN
vs Mark Spencer
MMA Total Combat· Feb 23, 2008· 3-2 vs 4-6
TKO
WIN
vs Steve Tetley
Cage Warriors 31· Dec 8, 2007· Lightweight· 2-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 4:46
WIN
vs Gavin Bradley
MMA Total Combat· Nov 24, 2007· 1-2 vs 3-5
TKO
WIN
vs Will Burke
MMA Total Combat· Sep 22, 2007· 0-1 vs 2-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Curt Warburton
MMA Total Combat· Sep 22, 2007· 0-1 vs 1-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Chris Hughes
United Kingdom Regional· Dec 12, 2004· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Ross Pearson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #14 Lightweight
First ranked: Aug 18, 2014
Times ranked: 6

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1710▼13
Peak: 1809Apr 6, 2013
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ross Pearson fight next?

Ross Pearson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ross Pearson's record?

Ross Pearson's professional MMA record is 20-17-0.

Who is Ross Pearson fighting next?

Ross Pearson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ross Pearson fight last?

Ross Pearson most recently fought Desmond Green at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje on Saturday, March 30, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ross Pearson fight in?

Ross Pearson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Ross Pearson have?

Ross Pearson has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ross Pearson won?

Ross Pearson has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Ross Pearson?

Ross Pearson is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Ross Pearson weigh?

Ross Pearson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ross Pearson's reach?

Ross Pearson has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Ross Pearson?

Ross Pearson is 41 years old (born Sep 26, 1984).

Where is Ross Pearson from?

Ross Pearson is from United Kingdom.

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