Ross Pearson is a professional MMA fighter who was born in Sunderland, England. He was the lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 9 and a three-time “Fight of the Night” winner.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Ross Pearson |
| Nick Name | Ross |
| Date Of Birth | September 26, 1984 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | Sunderland, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | MMA fighter |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $200k |
Ross Pearson Age & Early Life
Ross was born in Sunderland, England, on September 26, 1984, and will be 40 years old in 2024. He is of British nationality. Pearson enrolled in the University of Sunderland’s Park View School in Chester-le-Street, where he began martial arts and boxing training. Furthermore, Ross has not named his parents or relatives.
Ross Pearson Height & Weight
Pearson has a powerful build, stands 5 ft 8 inches tall, and weighs roughly 70kg. He has brown eyes and dark brown hair. Aside from that, there is no information on his other bodily measurements.
Ross Pearson’s Net Worth
How much is Ross Pearson’s net worth? There is no specific information regarding his salary and earnings. Pearson, according to reports, has a net worth of roughly $200 thousand as of March 2024.
Career
Pearson, a star MMA fighter, was first featured on the tv reality program The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom in 2009 when he won the bout and finished first in the lightweight class. Ross earned the Fight of the Night title against Dennis Siver on March 31, 2010, at the UFC fight night: Florian versus Gomi event in Charlotte, US. Later, in 2011, he fought three battles, two of which he won and one of which he lost to Edson Barboza.
Pearson was named Team UK coach for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in 2012. He won the bout via TKO in the third round. Pearson met Melvin Guillard at UFC Bout Night 30 on October 26, 2013, and the fight ended in a no-contest after Pearson was cut on the forehead with an unintentional illegal knee. On June 7, 2014, he fought with Diego Sanchez through Split Verdict, however, that decision was incorrect, thus he petitioned the New Mexico Athletic Commission to re-arrange the fight as per UFC rules. Pearson was later awarded $30,000 as an unofficial victory bonus by UFC president Dana.
He fought in a three-match in 2015, winning two bouts against Sam Stout and Paul Felder and losing one to Evan Dunham. Pearson was scheduled to meet Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night on March 20, 2016. Trujillo, on the other hand, was removed from the card on March 12 owing to suspected visa complications that prevented him from entering Australia. As a consequence, Pearson fought Chad Laprise and won a close decision. Pearson was set to face off against Joseph Duffy in 2018. He, on the other hand, stated that he would be withdrawing from the fight owing to a fractured nose and subsequent surgery to repair the damage. Pearson met Desmond Green at the UFC on March 30, 2019, and lost by technical knockout in round one. Pearson also announced his retirement on April 8, 2019.
Ross Pearson Wife & Marriage
Who is Ross Pearson’s wife? Ross Pearson is happily married to Kristie Jane Mckeon, an Australian who used to work as a ring girl. They met at the UFC in 2011 and have been dating since. After a year of dating, they finally married in September 2014. Pearson also relocated to Australia to be with his wife. They are the proud parents of two girls, Gracie and Elle.
