Ross Pearson (born 26 September 1984) is a retired English mixed martial artist and professional boxer.

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.

Inspired by early UFC events, Pearson decided to become a professional MMA fighter.

[7] Pearson defeated kickboxer Dennis Siver by unanimous decision on 31 March at UFC Fight Night 21.

[8] Pearson was submitted by Cole Miller via second-round rear-naked choke on 15 September 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22.

[10] Pearson lost to Edson Barboza via split decision at UFC 134[11] in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honours.

[14] In July Pearson was confirmed as the Team UK coach for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes.

Pearson faced George Sotiropoulos in a Lightweight bout on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX 6.

[17] 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.

However, Pearson pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Michael Johnson.

[22] 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.

[24] 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.

[31] Pearson won the fight via knockout in the second round dropping Stout with a left hook and finishing him with a right hand on the ground.

[40] However, Trujillo was removed from the card on 12 March due to alleged visa issues which restricted his entry to Australia.

[42] Pearson was expected to face James Krause on 8 July at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.

[48] Pearson came in as a short notice replacement to face Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout on 30 July at UFC 201, filling in for an ill Siyar Bahadurzada.

[63] However, Pearson announced on 7 November that he was out of the bout due to a broken nose and subsequent surgery to correct the injury.