Ross Pointon

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Ross Pointon
Statistics
Nickname The Gladiator
Height 5 ft. 8 in.
Weight 205 lb.
Nationality Flag of United Kingdom British
Born December 18, 1978
Fighting out of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
Town of birth Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
Fighting style san shou
Mixed martial arts record
Wins 4
  By knockout 2
  By submission 2
Losses 8
Draws 0
No contests 0

Ross John "The Gladiator" Pointon (born December 18, 1978) is an English mixed martial arts competitor who holds a record of 4 wins, 8 losses. He was a competitor in season three of The Ultimate Fighter, fighting in the Light Heavyweight (205 lb.) division after premiering in the Middleweight (185 lb.) division under Ken Shamrock. Pointon was defeated by Kendall Grove in the Middleweight division due to rear naked choke, and by Michael Bisping in the Light Heavyweight division due to striking submission. Despite his losing record, Pointon is known for his competitive spirit and willingness to fight anyone. He fought Rich Clementi at Ultimate Fight Night 8, losing by submission in the 2nd round.

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[edit] Biography

Ross Pointon is from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire where he also owns and operates The Gladiator Gym. Pointon teaches San Shou as well as Mixed Martial Arts. Pointon is single and has one daughter.

[edit] Martial arts background and training regimen

Pointon currently holds a black belt in Karate and has been training in martial arts for seven years. He is a two-time British San Shou champion. Pointon and his fellow countryman Michael Bisping are the first European competitors on The Ultimate Fighter. He was chosen from an open casting call.

[edit] Personality and quotes

Pointon was portrayed on the show as a confident, serious fighter with heart. He was also shown as a fun loving man who loves his daughter and has pride in his home country. Pointon was also a source of culture-clash humor and many memorable moments inside the house. Though losing both fights, Pointon remained classy and respectful of his opponents.

  • "I'm a fighter, man, I'm here to fight."
  • "Y'know what I mean?"
  • "Craziness."

Mike Nickels: "What are you going to do if he [Kendall Grove] puts you in a triangle?"
Pointon: "I'll smash his face in."

  • "I'm gonna knock you out with me breath, Kendall." (Said before eating a piece of garlic bread.)
  • "How's your wild thing?"
  • "I'm a Gladiator."
  • "He [Michael Bisping] has 10 straight wins, he's one of the best in the country, but so am I."
  • "Bring the fucking pain!"
  • "You know what I mean?!"

[edit] Mixed martial arts record

4 wins (2 TKO's, 2 submissions, 0 decisions), 8 losses.

Date Outcome Opponent Method Event Round, time Notes
01/25/2007 Loss Rich Clementi Submission (Choke) UFC Fight Night 8 2
06/24/2006 Loss Rory Singer Submission (Triangle Choke) The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale 1, :44
11/26/2005 Loss Michael Bisping Submission (Armbar) CWFC-Strike Force 4 1, 2:00
10/1/2005 Win Jerome Laulan Submission (Guillotine Choke) CWFC-Strike Force 3 1, :36
7/16/2005 Loss Thomas Valentin Submission (Kimura) CWFC-Strike Force 2 2, 2:07
6/12/2005 Loss Przemyslaw Mysiala KO (Knee) EB-9 Extreme Brawl 9 1
5/21/2005 Loss Gregory Bouchelaghem Submission (Rear Naked Choke) CWFC-Strike Force 1, 4:10
4/23/2005 Loss John Flemming Submission P&G Pain and Glory 1, :45
2/20/2005 Loss Valentijin Overeem TKO AFN Anarchy Fight Night 1, :59
11/28/2004 Win Francis Carmont TKO UKMMAC 9-Smackdown 1, 1:13
10/10/2004 Win Charlie Francis Submission (Strikes) EB-8 Extreme Brawl 8 1, 1:13
8/22/2004 Win Brett Godwin TKO UKMMAC 8-Unnatural Force 1

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The Ultimate Fighter - Season 3
Michael Bisping | Tait Fletcher | Jesse Forbes | Matt Hamill | Josh Haynes | Noah Inhofer | Mike Nickels | Kristian Rothaermel | Danny Abbadi | Kendall Grove | Ed Herman | Solomon Hutcherson | Ross Pointon | Rory Singer | Kalib Starnes | Mike Stine

Coaches: Tito Ortiz | Ken Shamrock

[[Category:]British mixed martial artists|Pointon, Ross]]

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