Fight Log
Loading Fight Log...
More Fantasy News
Falls to 1-7 in last eight fights
Pearson lost to Desmond Green via TKO (punches) at 2:52 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 2 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
A shell of his former self and a loser in seven of his last eight fights dating back to July 2016, the UFC's decision to continue to run Pearson out there is both baffling and disturbing. Despite the declining skill, Pearson had generally been known for his durability, but that wasn't at all the case here. It is clear to anyone watching that he has little left in the tank, and Saturday's dreadful effort just emphasized that fact. The loss to Green could be the final nail in the coffin for Pearson.
A shell of his former self and a loser in seven of his last eight fights dating back to July 2016, the UFC's decision to continue to run Pearson out there is both baffling and disturbing. Despite the declining skill, Pearson had generally been known for his durability, but that wasn't at all the case here. It is clear to anyone watching that he has little left in the tank, and Saturday's dreadful effort just emphasized that fact. The loss to Green could be the final nail in the coffin for Pearson.
Added to Philly card
Pearson will take on Desmond Green in a lightweight matchup at UFC Philadelphia on March 30.
ANALYSIS
Pearson is a veteran of 25 UFC fights, but the 34-year-old is just 1-5 in his last six bouts. On the other side of the cage is Green, who is 2-2 under the UFC banner. Pearson throws a higher striking volume, but in the limited sample size, Green has a better striking differential, meaning he gets hit a bit less. The wrestling marks are roughly equivalent, while Green will hold two-inch height and four-inch reach advantages.
Pearson is a veteran of 25 UFC fights, but the 34-year-old is just 1-5 in his last six bouts. On the other side of the cage is Green, who is 2-2 under the UFC banner. Pearson throws a higher striking volume, but in the limited sample size, Green has a better striking differential, meaning he gets hit a bit less. The wrestling marks are roughly equivalent, while Green will hold two-inch height and four-inch reach advantages.
Shows toughness in bloddy loss to John Makdessi
Pearson lost to John Makdessi via unanimous decision (26-30, 27-29, 28-29) at UFC on FOX 30 on Saturday in Calgary.
ANALYSIS
Pearson is as tough as they come, but the UFC is going to have a difficult time keeping him around after another dreadful effort. Now sporting a 1-5 record in his last six fights dating back to July 2016, Pearson's heart and courage is the only reason he managed to see the final bell on Saturday. The 33-year-old has always been known as more of a brawler than a technical striker, but Pearson is eating more shots than ever before and he's struggling to land with any consistency. Should the UFC decide to move on, Ross would have no problems finding work in Bellator or PFL if he wishes to continue fighting. Nonetheless, he doesn't have much left in the tank.
Pearson is as tough as they come, but the UFC is going to have a difficult time keeping him around after another dreadful effort. Now sporting a 1-5 record in his last six fights dating back to July 2016, Pearson's heart and courage is the only reason he managed to see the final bell on Saturday. The 33-year-old has always been known as more of a brawler than a technical striker, but Pearson is eating more shots than ever before and he's struggling to land with any consistency. Should the UFC decide to move on, Ross would have no problems finding work in Bellator or PFL if he wishes to continue fighting. Nonetheless, he doesn't have much left in the tank.
Will fight John Makdessi in Calgary
Pearson is booked to fight John Makdessi in a lightweight bout at UFC Calgary on July 28.
ANALYSIS
It's been a rough go recently for the 33-year-old, as Pearson has lost four of his last five fights, but he is coming off a win at UFC 221 against Misuto Hirota via unanimous decision back in February. However, Pearson still looks to be on the downslope of what has been a fairly successful career, as he boasted a solid 19-10 record before this disappointing stretch.
It's been a rough go recently for the 33-year-old, as Pearson has lost four of his last five fights, but he is coming off a win at UFC 221 against Misuto Hirota via unanimous decision back in February. However, Pearson still looks to be on the downslope of what has been a fairly successful career, as he boasted a solid 19-10 record before this disappointing stretch.
Finally snaps 4-fight losing streak
Pearson defeated Mizuto Hirota via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC 221 on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Apparently the only way Pearson can win these days is to go up against an opponent that is more washed up than he is. Riding a 4-fight losing streak heading into Saturday's action, it was far from a dominant performance from "The Real Deal". He finished minus-18 in terms of total strikes landed and those he did connect with didn't do a whole heck of a lot of damage. This victory likely saved Pearson's job, but it doesn't change his future outlook. He's finished at age 33.
Apparently the only way Pearson can win these days is to go up against an opponent that is more washed up than he is. Riding a 4-fight losing streak heading into Saturday's action, it was far from a dominant performance from "The Real Deal". He finished minus-18 in terms of total strikes landed and those he did connect with didn't do a whole heck of a lot of damage. This victory likely saved Pearson's job, but it doesn't change his future outlook. He's finished at age 33.