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Ross Pearson

Lightweight
Pro Record
20-16-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record
12-13-0 (26 fights)
Last fought: Mar 2019

Fighter Profile

Age41 (Sep 26, 1984)
Height5'8"
Weight155 lbs
Reach69"
StanceOrthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Ross Pearson
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy40.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.7
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.1
Strike Differential-0.4/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy35.7%
Takedown Defense75.6%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.7
Submission Attempts/15min0.0
Control Time/15min1:02
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins41.7%
Submission % of Wins0.0%
Decision % of Wins58.3%
Avg Fight Time11:38
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.3
Reversals/15min0.0

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Last 5 Fights
Sig. Strike Accuracy37.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.0
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min6.3
Takedown Accuracy0.0%
Takedown Defense71.4%
Control Time/Fight0:05

Fight History

LOSS
vs. Desmond Green
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 1, 2:52 • UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje • Mar 2019
Ross Pearson12/2450%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:00
Desmond Green25/3278%TD 1/2Ctrl 0:08KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. John Makdessi
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 • Jul 2018
Ross Pearson79/22435%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:18
John Makdessi131/26150%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Mizuto Hirota
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold • Feb 2018
Ross Pearson58/17633%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Mizuto Hirota77/21336%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:06
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Dan Hooker
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 2, 3:02 • UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt • Jun 2017
Ross Pearson38/8843%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02
Dan Hooker69/14149%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:01KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Stevie Ray
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 • Nov 2016
Ross Pearson38/9241%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:08
Stevie Ray49/11742%TD 1/3Ctrl 3:11
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Jorge Masvidal
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley • Jul 2016
Ross Pearson52/13838%TD 2/2Ctrl 0:29
Jorge Masvidal113/25644%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:36KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Will Brooks
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale • Jul 2016
Ross Pearson54/11547%TD 0/2Ctrl 2:07
Will Brooks80/15053%TD 1/6Ctrl 4:34
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Chad Laprise
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir • Mar 2016
Ross Pearson52/15534%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:00
Chad Laprise78/21436%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:01
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz • Jan 2016
Ross Pearson28/8533%TD 2/2Ctrl 1:01
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Paul Felder
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2 • Sep 2015
Ross Pearson62/11653%TD 1/1Ctrl 3:05
Paul Felder60/15140%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:57
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Evan Dunham
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites • Jul 2015
Ross Pearson16/2857%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:09
Evan Dunham26/4854%TD 5/13Ctrl 11:01
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Sam Stout
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 1:33 • UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos • Mar 2015
Ross Pearson25/7533%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
Sam Stout23/11121%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:01
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Al Iaquinta
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 1:39 • UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping • Nov 2014
Ross Pearson20/6033%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:00
Al Iaquinta31/9333%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:03KD 2
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Gray Maynard
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 1:35 • UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux • Aug 2014
Ross Pearson26/5547%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:07KD 1
Gray Maynard15/4732%TD 2/4Ctrl 1:12
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Diego Sanchez
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov • Jun 2014
Ross Pearson51/12242%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:06KD 1
Diego Sanchez33/13425%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:02
▼ Rounds
NC
vs. Melvin Guillard
CNC • Rd 1, 1:57 • UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz • Oct 2013
Ross Pearson3/1127%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Melvin Guillard9/2931%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:04
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Ryan Couture
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 3:45 • UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi • Apr 2013
Ross Pearson28/4168%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:11KD 1
Ryan Couture29/7738%TD 1/7Ctrl 3:08
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. George Sotiropoulos
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 3, 0:41 • UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson • Dec 2012
Ross Pearson50/10050%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:17KD 2
George Sotiropoulos34/11330%TD 1/6Ctrl 1:29
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Cub Swanson
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 4:14 • UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida • Jun 2012
Ross Pearson38/10736%TD 3/6Ctrl 2:35
Cub Swanson45/10443%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:05KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Junior Assuncao
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem • Dec 2011
Ross Pearson52/8958%TD 1/1Ctrl 1:56
Junior Assuncao43/6962%TD 3/18Ctrl 5:40
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Edson Barboza
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 134: Silva vs Okami • Aug 2011
Ross Pearson60/18632%TD 0/6Ctrl 0:39
Edson Barboza55/19029%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:01KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Spencer Fisher
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch • Feb 2011
Ross Pearson59/19830%TD 3/6Ctrl 1:56
Spencer Fisher38/15125%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:32
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Cole Miller
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 2, 1:49 • UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares • Sep 2010
Ross Pearson26/7137%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:20
Cole Miller24/7831%TD 1/4Ctrl 0:39KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Dennis Siver
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi • Mar 2010
Ross Pearson54/15934%TD 1/1Ctrl 1:00
Dennis Siver39/22517%TD 2/5Ctrl 1:11
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Aaron Riley
KO/TKO • Rd 2, 4:38 • UFC 105: Couture vs Vera • Nov 2009
Ross Pearson59/12248%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:52
Aaron Riley15/7321%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:19
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Andre Winner
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00 • The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale • Jun 2009
Ross Pearson74/12957%TD 0/7Ctrl 3:44
Andre Winner46/8653%TD 0/2Ctrl 5:58
▼ Rounds
Profile generated: 2026-02-20 23:00:40 | Data source: UFCStats.com