Ross Pointon

Ross "The Gladiator" Pointon (born february 2, 1980) is an English mixed martial arts competitor who holds a record of 6 wins, 10 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 UFC Fight Night 8, losing by submission in the 2nd round.

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.

Martial arts background and training regimen

Pointon currently holds a black belt in Kick Boxing 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. Ross recently took a seminar at Bai Lang MMA Academy in England.

MMA Record

Date	Outcome	Opponent	Method	Event	Round, time	Notes
5/10/08	Win	Ross Mason	Submission (Heel Hook)	CR 26 - Extreme	1, 2:31
12/1/2007	Loss	Marius Zaromskis	TKO (Doctor Stoppage)	CR 24 - Feel the Pain	2, 3:39
7/14/2007	Win	Dean Bray	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	CR 22 - Hard as Hell	2, 2:10
4/21/2007	Loss	Abdul Mohamed	KO (Spinning Back Fist)	CR 21 - Judgement Day	1, 3:20
01/25/2007	Loss	Rich Clementi	Submission (Choke)	UFC Fight Night 8	2, 4:35
06/24/2006	Loss	Rory Singer	TKO (Strikes)	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	Valentijn 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

External links

• Ross's Official Web Site
• Profile from The Ultimate Fighter official website
• Ross Pointon's Myspace Page