Ross Pearson is the latest British import to showcase some dazzling skills in the Octagon. His dismantling of Germany's Dennis Siver in last night's UFC Fight Night 21 was a brilliantly executed display of stand-up against a very dangerous and dynamic fighter, and it's obvious that Team Rough House is at the forefront of the ascension of British mixed martial arts.
Being beaten by the consensus #2 lightweight fighter in the world certainly means you should just retire, right? Gomi won't be a world beater in the future, but a serviceable middle-of-the-road veteran who could make a run at breaking top five in the UFC is possible with some grit and determination. Top five in the UFC isn't exactly the top however.
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by Zak Woods from Watch Kalib Run on Apr 2, 2010 3:36 PM EDT
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by James Kimball from MMAmania.com on Apr 2, 2010 1:17 PM EDT
I'd Like To Thank The North Carolina Fans That Attended UFN 21
by Kelvin Hunt from MMA For Real on Apr 1, 2010 4:30 PM EDT
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by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2010 4:00 PM EDT
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by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
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by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 1, 2010 12:19 PM EDT
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by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2010 12:01 PM EDT
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by Kelvin Hunt from MMA For Real on Apr 1, 2010 12:01 PM EDT
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by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 1, 2010 11:23 AM EDT
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by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2010 10:58 AM EDT
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by Kelvin Hunt from MMA For Real on Apr 1, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
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by Zak Woods from Watch Kalib Run on Apr 1, 2010 9:15 AM EDT
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by Nick Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2010 8:40 AM EDT