Ultimate Fighter winner
Ross Pearson stepped into the Octagon at
UFC 105 for the first time since winning last season's reality show on Saturday in Manchester, England, taking on
Aaron Riley.
Pearson beat Riley by second-round TKO after he opened up a nasty cut near Pearson's eye with a flying knee, with the referee stopping the fight at 4:38 of the second round. Pearson completely dominated the fight from start to finish, showing off effective muay Thai and solid striking.
"Aaron was a tough, tough opponent for my first bout," Pearson said afterward. "Everything's come together and tonight came out perfect."
It was a great win for Pearson, one that showed him to be a talented, aggressive fighter who could be a real force in the UFC -- not to mention a marketable star in the United Kingdom -- for years to come.
Pearson improves to 10-3. Riley falls to 28-12-1.
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Controversial End to UFC 105
Randy Couture punches Brandon Vera at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Randy Couture and Brandon Vera touch gloves before their UFC 105 showdown on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera kicks Randy Couture D
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Randy Couture tries to take down Brandon Vera at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera kicks Randy Couture at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Randy Couture punches Brandon Vera at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera looks to attack Randy Couture after knocking him down at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera punches Randy Couture at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Randy Couture punches Brandon Vera at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera and Randy Couture battle at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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Brandon Vera and Randy Couture battle at UFC 105 on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England.
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