El veterano Ross Pearson anuncia su retiro de las MMA

El peso ligero inglés Ross Pearson anunció su retiro de las artes marciales mixtas, poniendo fin a su carrera profesional de 15 años.

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After some long hard talks, and careful consideration with my family, friends and team, I've decided it's time to retire as an MMA fighter. As hard as that is to say, it's not the end of my career as a competitor. I've always been a fighter, and right now I am keeping my mind open as to what's next for me. I'd like take this time to thank everyone at the @UFC for having me for the past 10 years @danawhite for seeing something in me and believing in me for all these years ago. To my family, my teammates, and my friends, your support has been endless and I appreciate all of you - with a special shout out to all the north east training partners & coaches who where there for me in the beginning @grapplefit to @alliancemma for taking me in as part of the family, my wife @kristiejpearson for following my dream with me and all the guys at @centralcoastmma @coach_jamie_pittman_ @centralcoastbarbell And to all my fans , thanks for all the love & support ! Ross "The Real Deal" Pearson

Una publicación compartida por rosstherealdeal (@rosstherealdeal) el 8 de Abr de 2019 a las 5:54 PDT

Pearson, de 34 años de edad, se retira con un récord final 20-16. Sufrió una derrota por nocaut en el primer round ante Desmond Green la semana pasada en Philiadelphia, su sexta derrota en las últimas siete peleas.

Representando a Sunderland, Inglaterra, Pearson debutó con el UFC en el 2009. Ganó la novena temporada de "The Ultimate Fighter" y enfrentó a algunos de los nombres más importantes en el peso pluma y ligero, incluyendo a Edson Barboza, Cub Swanson, Diego Sanchez, Gray Maynard, Al Iaquinta y Jorge Masvidal.

Pearson ganó el premio a "Pelea de la Noche" del UFC en tres ocasiones.