Ross Pearson was born on 26 September 1984 and is an English mixed martial artist who last competed in 2019.
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Ross Pearson was born on 26 September 1984 and is an English mixed martial artist who last competed in 2019.
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Ross Pearson later began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 17.
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In 2009, Ross Pearson competed on the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs United Kingdom.
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Ross Pearson was submitted by Cole Miller via second-round rear-naked choke on 15 September 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22.
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Ross Pearson lost to Edson Barboza via split decision at UFC 134 in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honours.
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Ross Pearson faced George Sotiropoulos in a Lightweight bout on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX 6.
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Ross Pearson next faced Ryan Couture on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
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Ross Pearson faced Melvin Guillard on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.
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However, Ross Pearson pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Michael Johnson.
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Ross Pearson faced Diego Sanchez on 7 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.
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Ross Pearson was expected to face Abel Trujillo on 16 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 47.
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Ross Pearson faced Al Iaquinta on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.
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Ross Pearson won the fight via knockout in the second round dropping Stout with a left hook and finishing him with a right hand on the ground.
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Ross Pearson explained that cutting less weight gives him more energy and better sleep.
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Ross Pearson repeatedly had renal and digestive issues due to the weight cut.
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Ross Pearson wanted the UFC to host an event at Newcastle before retirement.
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Ross Pearson was expected to face Joseph Duffy on 2 December 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142.
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Ross Pearson lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
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