Age, Biography and Wiki
Ross Pearson was born on 26 September, 1984 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, is an English mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Ross Pearson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
26 September, 1984 |
| Birthday |
26 September |
| Birthplace |
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Ross Pearson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Ross Pearson height is 5ft 8in and Weight 170 lb.
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5ft 8in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
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Not Available |
Who Is Ross Pearson's Wife?
His wife is Kristie Jane Pearson
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Kristie Jane Pearson |
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Not Available |
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Ross Pearson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ross Pearson worth at the age of 39 years old? Ross Pearson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ross Pearson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Ross Pearson Social Network
Timeline
Ross Pearson (born 26 September 1984) is a retired English mixed martial artist who last competed in 2019.
A 26-fight veteran of the UFC, he was a three-time "Fight of the Night" winner and was the lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 9.
Pearson, born and raised in Sunderland, England, began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of six, before adding judo and boxing to his repertoire in high-school.
Pearson later began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 17.
He also attended Carilion Craft Training in Sunderland.
Pearson worked as a brick layer afterwards.
Inspired by early UFC events, Pearson decided to become a professional MMA fighter.
In 2009, Pearson competed on the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.
He placed first in the lightweight division.
Pearson defeated kickboxer Dennis Siver by unanimous decision on 31 March at UFC Fight Night 21.
Pearson was submitted by Cole Miller via second-round rear-naked choke on 15 September 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Pearson lost to Edson Barboza via split decision at UFC 134 in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honours.
For his next fight, Pearson dropped to Featherweight and faced Junior Assunção on 30 December at UFC 141.
Pearson won the fight by unanimous decision.
Pearson faced Cub Swanson on 22 June 2012 at UFC on FX 4.
He lost the fight by TKO late into the second round.
In July Pearson was confirmed as the Team UK coach for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes.
He won the fight by an early third-round TKO.
Pearson next faced Ryan Couture on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
He won the fight by TKO in the third round.
The fight ended in a no contest when Pearson was deemed unable to continue after being cut on the forehead by an accidental illegal knee.
13 of 14 media scorecards had the bout 30-27 Pearson, while the 14th had Pearson winning 29–28.
As a result, Pearson filed an appeal with the New Mexico Athletic Commission, "in hopes the decision is overturned, at the very least to a no-contest."
The official decision was ultimately upheld.
Despite an official loss on the scorecards, UFC president Dana White indicated that the organisation had ruled out the possibility of an immediate rematch and said that they would informally treat it as a win for Pearson, and that he would be compensated that way.
UFC paid Pearson $30,000 as an unofficial win bonus
A rematch with Guillard was expected to take place on 8 March 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37.
However, Pearson pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Michael Johnson.
Pearson faced Diego Sanchez on 7 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.
Despite outstriking Sanchez in every round, and getting a knockdown in round 2, Pearson would ultimate lose the fight by highly controversial split decision.
Pearson was expected to face Abel Trujillo on 16 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 47.
However, on 4 August, Trujillo pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Gray Maynard.
He won the fight by TKO in the second round.
After a close first round, early in the second round Pearson landed a combination which knocked Maynard down, causing the referee, Keith Peterson, to step in to stop the fight as Maynard was deemed not to be intelligently defending himself.
Pearson faced Al Iaquinta on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.
Despite being the odds-on-favorite, Pearson lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
