Ross Pearson’s recent loss to Edinson Barboza at UFC 134 has kept him positive and motivated to face the Brazilian in a rematch.
Their encounter went the distance and was awarded to Barboza via split decision. However, Pearson told ESPN.co.uk that he felt that he did enough to earn the victory.
“Edson landed some great shots. I don’t know what his game plan was, but I felt like I was the aggressor and I controlled the fight,” Pearson said.
Prior to his welterweight bout, Pearson said he was looking to compete against an opponent who he knew could test his skills. Barboza certainly brought out the competitive nature in the British striker, their bout earned “Fight of the Night” honors following the event.
But the loss still doesn’t sit well with Pearson and he said he requested an immediate rematch.
“I said to Joe Silva (UFC matchmaker) after the fight that I felt I won and would love a rematch. Whether it is in America or over here I want that fight,” he said.
The Sunderland, England native has received his second loss in his last three fights, which could hinder his chances at competing against some of the division’s top fighters, but he still intends to face Barboza once again.
“I would love that fight again and hopefully it can be set up,” he said.
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