I'm absolutely gutted that Ross Pearson, was knocked out. he really looked good, and his striking was stunning. but he got caught by the long arm of his opponent. I hope he keeps his morale up and keeps going in MMA because I think he had some real special talent. very fluid combinations, and when both fighters were teeing off he was throwing leather back with a superb defence and winning the exchanges. for me the punch that caught him was a total bolt from the blue. His opponent was good but his win was against the flow of play http://www.mmamania.com/2010/8/16/1625421/ufc-fight-night-22-results-and Cole Miller vs. Ross Pearson (155-pound limit) Round one: Leg kick from Pearson. Overhand counter right from Miller. Leg kick from Pearson. Body kick from Pearson. Leg kick from Miller. Pearson lands a hard left hook, then a leg kick. Body kick from Pearson. Miller ducks under and shoots for a single. Pearson using a wizzer to hold off the American. Miller relentless and has Pearson down breifly but he pops back up to his feet. Now both men are throwing big strikes against the cage. Miller jumps up in the air and tries to pull guard and Pearson holds him up. Miller landing some combos now. Jab from Pearson lands stiffly. Inside leg kick from Pearson. Nice left from the Britt. Uppercut from Pearson and now a straight left that lands hard. Nice left from Pearson. Side kick to the body from Miller. Big combo from Pearson. Miller with a good counter right. Left from Pearson then a leg kick from the Britt. Nice double left hook from Pearson at the end of the bell. 10-9 Pearson. Round two: Leg kick. Nice left from Pearson and counter right from Miller. Big left to the body from Pearson. Pearson sprawls out from a take down and Miller looks for a sweep but Pearson slips out. Their back to the feet now and Pearson peppering in hsi left hook. Good counter right from Pearson. Nice right from Miller lands hard and now another HUGE right hook. Miller charges in for a flying knee and lands another HUGE hook and Pearson is hurt bad!!! Left hook drops Pearson and he is in trouble!!! Miller jumps on his back and locks in a rear naked choke and thats it Pearson taps out!!!! WOW Cole Miller out of no where with some insane strikes which had Pearson out on the mat and then he locks in the choke for the finish. Amazing win.
i agree. i felt bad for him. he was at a severe disadvantage cos he wanted to strike but the guy had a good height and reach advantage on him. nevertheless, pearson adjusted and took control. he was hopping in and out with quality shots but then he got caught and couldn't survive. its a shame because i think had he won that, they would have moved him to a PPV.