Midnight Mania! Ross Pearson Wins Boxing Debut, Is No McGregor

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Longtime UFC veteran Ross Pearson, winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 9, won his boxing debut in Australia today. After 26 UFC fig…

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Longtime UFC veteran Ross Pearson, winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 9, won his boxing debut in Australia today. After 26 UFC fights, he retired from mixed martial arts earlier this year at the age of 34.

Boxing was always Pearson’s core skillset, and evidently he is putting that to good use at the start of a new career in the pugilistic arts. Via BloodyElbow.com:

I was a stand-up fighter in the UFC and I know that means I can handle it in boxing,” Pearson told foxsports.com.au prior to the bout. “After fighting in the UFC for many years, I fear no man — this won’t be a one off appearance like Conor McGregor. I aim to conquer the sport by destroying anybody that steps into the ring with me.


Insomnia

Combat sports this weekend:

This meme format really lived up to potential for this headline.

I must admit I’ve mostly ignored the Pitbull brothers up until this point, but Patricio Friere deserves respect.


Slips, Rips, KO Clips

The knee as he is dropping is peak Muay Thai

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This is always a good way to promote upcoming fights.

Just astonishing levels of violence on display here

I’m very curious how Sage Northcutt handles the Muay Thai stylings of Cosmo Alexandre.

Balance is key

Life is full of ups and downs


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