Best fights of Ross Pearson
Over 15 years as a professional, Ross Pearson has compiled a 20-17 (12) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ross Pearson defeats Spencer Fisher
On February 27, 2011 Ross Pearson faced Spencer Fisher in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 26 years old with a record of 11-4, and Fisher was 34 with a record of 24-6. Pearson was coming off a loss, while Fisher was coming off a win. Pearson won via unanimous decision.
2. Ross Pearson loses to Diego Sanchez via split decision
On June 7, 2014 Ross Pearson faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 29 years old with a record of 15-6, and Sanchez was 32 with a record of 24-7. Sanchez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Pearson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.
3. Ross Pearson defeats Mizuto Hirota
On February 11, 2018 Ross Pearson faced Mizuto Hirota in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 33 years old with a record of 19-14, and Hirota was 36 with a record of 18-8-2. Pearson was on a 4-fight losing streak and Hirota was coming off a loss. Pearson won via unanimous decision.
4. Ross Pearson loses to Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision
On July 30, 2016 Ross Pearson faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Pearson was 31 years old with a record of 19-11, and Masvidal was 31 with a record of 29-11. Pearson was coming off a loss and Masvidal was on a 2-fight losing streak. Pearson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
5. Ross Pearson defeats Dennis Siver
On March 31, 2010 Ross Pearson faced Dennis Siver in a welterweight bout. Pearson was 25 years old with a record of 10-3, and Siver was 31 with a record of 15-6. Pearson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Siver was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pearson won via unanimous decision.
6. Ross Pearson defeats Júnior Assunção
On December 30, 2011 Ross Pearson faced Júnior Assunção in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 27 years old with a record of 12-5, and Assunção was 30 with a record of 13-4. Pearson was coming off a loss, while Assunção was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pearson won via unanimous decision.
7. Ross Pearson defeats Andre Winner
On June 20, 2009 Ross Pearson fought Andre Winner for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 9 tournament lightweight title. Pearson was 24 years old with a record of 8-3, and Winner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pearson was coming off a win. Pearson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Ross Pearson loses to Will Brooks via unanimous decision
On July 8, 2016 Ross Pearson faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 31 years old with a record of 19-10, and Brooks was 29 with a record of 17-1. Pearson was coming off a win and Brooks was on a 8-fight winning streak. Pearson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brooks.
9. Ross Pearson KOs Aaron Riley
On November 14, 2009 Ross Pearson faced Aaron Riley in a welterweight bout. Pearson was 25 years old with a record of 9-3, and Riley was 28 with a record of 29-11-1. Pearson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Riley was coming off a win. Pearson stopped Aaron Riley via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Ross Pearson loses to Evan Dunham via unanimous decision
On July 18, 2015 Ross Pearson faced Evan Dunham in a lightweight bout. Pearson was 30 years old with a record of 17-8, and Dunham was 33 with a record of 15-6. Both Pearson and Dunham were coming off a win. Pearson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dunham.