Ross Pearson to undergo surgery for torn knee cartilage

by FQJMMA on Sep 30, 2010 9:28 AM EDT

Ross Pearson will have surgery in two weeks.

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 9 winner not only suffered defeat in his last bout with fellow reality show graduate Cole Miller, he also tore the cartilage in his knee during the 155-pound scrap.

"The Real Deal" is expected to be out of action until at least Spring 2011. While the Brit tore his knee during the fight, Pearson tells Fighter's Only it's no excuse for losing to "Magrinho."

"I think it tore when he pulled guard on me. After that I was really heavy-footed and I lost my movement. I am not using that as an excuse though, Cole Miller beat me fair and square. I didn’t want to mention it at all but now I am having an operation I suppose it would come out sooner or later."

Before being defeated for the first time in his UFC career back on Sept. 15, Pearson was a perfect 3-0 inside the Octagon, defeating Aaron Riley at UFC 105 and Denis Siver at UFC Fight Night 21 after his debut win over Andre Winner at TUF 9 finale in June 2009.

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This doesnt suprise me that he was injured

I was at those fights a couple weeks back, he really didnt look like he had any movement at all in the 2nd & 3rd rounds. Usually he is full speed for 15 minutes, I just figured he couldnt figure out the reach of Miller at the time and was hesitant, but this makes sense.

by domino effect on Sep 30, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

I agree

Drink to remember, drink to forget.

by doonerthesooner on Sep 30, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

He lost near enough to the start of the 2nd round

I was backing Pearson but Cole really impressed in that fight. Hope he comes back stronger. Was the training with Edgar a once off thing or is he keeping that up?

by IrishKev on Sep 30, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions