Junior Assuncao vs Ross Pearson

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Key Stats

Junior AssuncaovsRoss Pearson
5
Fights
26
2
Wins
12
3
Losses
13
0
No Contests
1
1
Finishes
5
19:53
Control Time
21:04

Striking Stats

Junior AssuncaovsRoss Pearson
143
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,114
62.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
40.3%
28.6
Sig. Str / Fight
42.8
1
Knockdowns
6
96
Head Strikes
588
29
Body Strikes
314
18
Leg Strikes
212

Grappling Stats

Junior AssuncaovsRoss Pearson
7
Takedowns Landed
15
24.1%
Takedown Acc.
35.7%
1.4
TD / Fight
0.6
2
Sub. Attempts
0
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

AssuncaovsPearson
45 yrs
Age
42 yrs
5' 9"
Height
5' 8"
145 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
72"
Reach
69"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
931
ELO Rating
800
1,000
Peak ELO
1,069
40.0%
Win Rate
46.2%
50.0%
Finish Rate
41.7%
146
Days / Fight
143

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

AssuncaovsPearson
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
1
Best Streak
3
LWLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLL

Win Methods

AssuncaovsPearson
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
5 (41.7%)
1 (50.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
1 (50.0%)
Decision
7 (58.3%)

Head-to-Head Record

Junior Assuncao0
–
Ross Pearson1
L
UFC 141: Lesnar vs OvereemDecision - Unanimous - R3
Dec 30, 2011
Who Wins?
Junior Assuncao ProfileRoss Pearson Profile

Junior Assuncao vs Ross Pearson: Matchup Breakdown

Junior Assuncao is 2-3 in the Lightweight division with a 40.0% win rate. Ross Pearson is 12-13 (1 NC) at Lightweight, winning 46.2% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Ross Pearson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on Dec 30, 2011, won by Ross Pearson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Junior Assuncao holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 931 to 800. Career peaks are 1,000 for Junior Assuncao and 1,069 for Ross Pearson. Junior Assuncao has 0 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 2 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Ross Pearson has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 41.7% of the time.

Junior Assuncao stands 5' 9" with a reach of 72" and fights orthodox. Ross Pearson is 5' 8" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Junior Assuncao. Junior Assuncao is 45, Ross Pearson is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Junior Assuncao has landed 143 significant strikes at 62.7% accuracy with 7 takedowns and 19:53 of control time. Ross Pearson has landed 1,114 at 40.3% with 15 takedowns and 21:04 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Junior Assuncao and Ross Pearson fought before?

Yes. Junior Assuncao and Ross Pearson have fought once in the UFC. Ross Pearson won by unanimous decision at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on December 30, 2011.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Junior Assuncao or Ross Pearson?

Ross Pearson has more UFC wins: 12 to 2. Junior Assuncao's UFC record is 2-3; Ross Pearson's is 12-13 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Junior Assuncao 0, Ross Pearson 5. Submission wins: Junior Assuncao 1, Ross Pearson 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Junior Assuncao or Ross Pearson?

Junior Assuncao is taller at 5'9", to Ross Pearson's 5'8" (1 inch). Junior Assuncao has the longer reach: 72 inches to 69.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.