Fighting your way up the lightweight ladder in the UFC is a rough go and we’re just talking about the battles in training and the Octagon. Lightweight prospect Ross Pearson learned a valuable lesson recently about his new found fame. The winner of season nine of "The Ultimate Fighter" discovered that he’s much more attractive now that he’s got a guaranteed deal with the UFCl.
Pearson, 25, is a low frills guy who still lives at his parent’s house in Sunderlund, U.K. So when his girlfriend, around the time he won TUF 9, told him she was quitting her job so he could support her, he kicked her to the curb (5:21 mark).
Pearson is facing veteran Dennis Siver in Charlotte on Mar. 31. It should provide fireworks. Siver (14-6, 4-3 UFC) is a very solid striker who’s already picked up two knockout of the night bonuses. Pearson’s striking looked dynamite in his win over Aaron Riley…
