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‘Oh sh*t,’ Ross Pearson got knocked out cold by a rolling thunder kick

BAD MMA News — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:27:55 +0000

Ross Pearson ’s MMA return was one for the highlight reel – but not in the way he envisioned. In his first fight in his native United Kingdom in over four years, Pearson (20-17) headlined “MTK MMA: Probellum” in London on Saturday night. Taking on Davy Gallon (18-7-2), Pearson was brutally knocked out in the most improbable of fashions. As the clock wound down in the final round, Gallon through a rolling thunder kick, which landed flush on the head of Pearson. Upon impact, Pearson was knocked out cold and flew backwards, crashing to the mat. The announcer’s “oh sh*t” reaction sums up just how spectacular it was

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Ross Pearson, 26-time UFC veteran, wins boxing debut in Australia

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 May 2019 13:02:12 +0000

Ross Pearson ’s post-UFC run began not in a cage, but in a ring. The 34-year-old Pearson (1-0 boxing) made his professional boxing debut on Wednesday in Australia, and “The Real Deal” earned a second-round TKO over Salar King (5-11) in a middleweight (160 pounds) clash. TY https://t.co/cpRMuSbPb9 — Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) May 15, 2019 More to come don’t worry this is just the start of a new journey for me https://t.co/bsxVNrI66A — Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) May 15, 2019 TY for the opportunity to start this journey https://t.co/n8VWtIfLhF — Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) May 15, 2019 View this post on Instagram Found a new home in the boxing ring tonight thanks to every for the support been a long time to fulfill this dream of lacing up the 10oz gloves @centralcoastmma @central_coast_team_business @engageind @asnerina @asn_fuelled @thinkagainlaserclinic @cryoplus_centralcoast A post shared by rosstherealdeal (@rosstherealdeal) on May 15, 2019 at 4:55am PDT Pearson, who last fought for the UFC less than two months ago, insists this new combat sports foray is no one-off, telling SportingNew.com.au prior to the contest that he plans on making a run in the sport. “World level,” Pearson told Sporting News when asked about his boxing goals. “I’m serious. World level

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Ross Pearson announces mixed martial arts retirement

BAD MMA News — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 03:39:50 +0000

Ross Pearson never won a world championship, but over the course of a pro mixed martial arts career which dates back to 2004, he certainly lived up to his nickname of “The Real Deal.” The Sunderland, England native won “The Ultimate Fighter 9” in 2009 and then became a regular part of the UFC scenery for nearly a decade. Win or lose, Pearson was a competitor capable of stealing the show on any given night, as evidenced by his three career “Fight of the Night” postfight bonuses. Monday, the 34-year old Pearson announced via Instagram he’s retiring from MMA, although he appeared to leave the door open for eventually participating in other forms of competition

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Desmond Green def. Ross Pearson at UFC Philadelphia: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:44:07 +0000

Check out the best photos from Desmond Green ’s TKO win over Ross Pearson at UFC on ESPN 2 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Photos by Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC Philadelphia: Desmond Green grounds and pounds out Ross Pearson

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:44:07 +0000

Gallery Desmond Green def. Ross Pearson at UFC Philadelphia: Best photos Desmond Green put the first finish on the board at UFC on ESPN 2 with brutal ground and pound. A quick takedown allowed Green (22-8 MMA, 3-3 UFC) to batter Ross Pearson (20-16 MMA, 13-13 UFC) with piston right hands until the referee called the action off at the 2:52 mark of the first The lightweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC on ESPN 2 event at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It aired on ESPN following additional prelims on ESPN+ and ahead of the main card on ESPN. Related UFC on ESPN 2 play-by-play and live results UFC on ESPN 2 discussion thread Pearson had just gotten his striking game going when Green briefly put him on the canvas.

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UFC’s Ross Pearson says torn labrum has derailed plans for next fight

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:25:20 +0000

Ross Pearson won’t be returning to the octagon any time soon. The longtime UFC veteran Pearson (20-15 MMA, 13-12 UFC) was apparently in the process of finalizing a matchup for the coming months when he suffered a shoulder injury in training. According to Pearson, 34, the torn labrum won’t require surgery, but it will derail the timeline for his next matchup and require some rehabilitation

UFC Denver winner Devonte Smith: Opponents were ‘running away’ before Julian Erosa

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:46:48 +0000

DENVER – UFC lightweight Devonte Smith doesn’t pay too close attention to the names he fights. He just knows quite a few turned him down for his octagon debut.

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A new coach and a little maturity went a long way for John Makdessi at UFC on FOX 30

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 01:06:23 +0000

CALGARY – John Makdessi knew he had to stay focused against a dangerous opponent like Ross Pearson at UFC on FOX 30. He also knew that he had to take some risks to deliver the kind of exciting fight that would entertain the fans at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. That required a delicate balance that Makdessi (16-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) might not have been capable of a few years ago, he admitted, but these days things are different. “I consider myself a smart fighter,” Makdessi, who won a unanimous decision victory in a spirited, bloody battle, told MMAjunkie after the bout. “I consider myself a defensive fighter who takes his time. But also, I had to put myself in a very uncomfortable situation today.

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UFC on FOX 30 bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo among $50,000 winners in Calgary

BAD MMA News — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 03:22:36 +0000

CALGARY – Dustin Poirier , Jose Aldo , John Makdessi and Ross Pearson earned $50,000 fight-night bonuses at today’s UFC on FOX 30 event. Poirier and Aldo took home “Performance of the Night” awards.” Makdessi and Pearson earned “Fight of the Night” honors. UFC officials announced the winners following the event, which MMAjunkie attended.

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UFC on FOX 30 results: John Makdessi tops Ross Pearson in bloody battle

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:37:48 +0000

John Makdessi couldn’t put Ross Pearson away, but left him a bloody mess in a fun 15-minute brawl. Makdessi (16-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) took a unanimous decision from Pearson (20-15 MMA, 12-12 UFC) with scores of 30-26, 29-27 and 29-28 to close out the early prelims. The lightweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC on FOX 30 event at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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