Ross Pearson moves up to 170, fights Jorge Masvidal at UFC 201

[Wild]

UFC lightweight veteran Ross Pearson will be fighting for the 2nd time in just 3 weeks, as he’s accepted a welterweight bout against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 201.

Ross Pearson has wasted no time in finding his next fight, and it’s a route you may not have expected. After a competitive loss vs. Will Brooks on last Friday’s TUF 23 Finale, Pearson is moving up to 170 for a UFC 201 showdown against Jorge Masvidal on July 30th. Pearson is replacing an ill Siyar Bahadurzada, who has since withdrawn from the Atlanta, Georgia pay-per-view event. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported the story on Wednesday.

Pearson (19-11) has already fought 3 times this year, winning a split decision over Chad Laprise, but losing to Francisco Trinaldo and the aforementioned Brooks. He has alternated wins and losses…


Ross Pearson moves up to 170, fights Jorge Masvidal at UFC 201

 

[kneeblock]

Both guys are the same size and like to brawl. Could be a fight to watch.

 

[Pitbull9]

Imo this is a loser leaves town match lol

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Imo this is a loser leaves town match lol

Cant get rid of Ross when he steps up like this. He just bought himself at least one more fight after.

 

[Pitbull9]

Cant get rid of Ross when he steps up like this. He just bought himself at least one more fight after.

Good i like Ross. Wish he could string together some wins. I was hoping he would KO brooks

 

[Robbie Hart]

I haven't watched the Ross vs brooks fight yet because of fucking restrictions in the uk on fight pass.

I don't know why he didn't stay at 55 as I understand @ECC170 's bff didn't really win that fight.......

I'll let you know my verdict in 2018 when they let me watch it here

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

I haven't watched the Ross vs brooks fight yet because of fucking restrictions in the uk on fight pass.

I don't know why he didn't stay at 55 as I understand @ECC170 's bff didn't really win that fight.......

I'll let you know my verdict in 2018 when they let me watch it here

I think he stepped up and took the fight to stay in daddy Danas good graces.

 

[Left Hook Larry]

i seem to remember siyar talking shit about people getting injured and not showing up and now he pulls out.

 

[ECC170]

I haven't watched the Ross vs brooks fight yet because of fucking restrictions in the uk on fight pass.

I don't know why he didn't stay at 55 as I understand @ECC170 's bff didn't really win that fight.......

I'll let you know my verdict in 2018 when they let me watch it here

Brooks won homie...Ross brought it but lost 2 of 3 rounds

 

[Nemo?]

Brooks won homie...Ross brought it but lost 2 of 3 rounds

Pearson really looked great in that fight though. best i've seen him in a while....his striking was very crisp.

 

[KWingJitsu]

Cant get rid of Ross when he steps up like this. He just bought himself at least one more fight after.

Ask Mitrione & Maldonado how that worked out for them.

 

[SolderofGod]

I am not really impress by Pearson, very small mans for 170, but, also Masvdel, too smalls should be at light weights.

 

[Jdog93]

Ooohhhh shhhiittt... . Both dudes can scrap but Masvidal is my Dude hope he gets the finish which should be tough with a Vet like Pearson.

 

[benjo0101]

Unfortunately I dont see Pearson moving forward much in his career. He seems to have stalled, not able to add tools to his arsenal.

He did look good against Brooks but he lost and just looked like a slightly crisper version of himself. With his style he looks a tad behind the curve.

Still keen to see him fight.

 

[benjo0101]

Cant get rid of Ross when he steps up like this. He just bought himself at least one more fight after.

You know this is the UFC right?