Mike Pierce Explained

Mike Pierce
Birth Name:Michael Pierce
Birth Date:1 September 1980
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, United States
Height:[1]
Weight:170lb
Weight Class:Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach:71inches
Fighting Out Of:Portland, Oregon, United States
Team:Rose City FC
Years Active:2007–2015
Mma Kowin:8
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:8
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:6
Sherdog:25415
School:Sam Barlow High School

Michael Pierce (born September 1, 1980) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed as a Welterweight in the UFC and WEC.

Background

Pierce was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, on September 1, 1980. Pierce competed in wrestling at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon and then continued his career at Portland State University where he was a two-time All-American.[2] Pierce is married and has two children and three stepchildren.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pierce defeated former WEC contender Brock Larson via unanimous decision in his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 19.

Pierce was expected to fight Josh Koscheck on January 11, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 20.[3] However, Koscheck instead fought Anthony Johnson at UFC 106[4] and Pierce went on to face Jon Fitch on December 12, 2009, at UFC 107.[5] After losing the first two rounds, Pierce dominated the end of the third round, nearly finishing Fitch. He lost to Fitch via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29–28).

Pierce was scheduled to face Rob Kimmons on March 21, 2010, at,[6] but Kimmons was forced off the card with an injury. Pierce instead faced UFC newcomer Julio Paulino.[7] Pierce won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

Pierce again fought another UFC newcomer in Amilcar Alves on August 28, 2010, at UFC 118.[8] He won the fight via submission (straight armbar) in the third round.[9]

For the third consecutive time Pierce fought a UFC newcomer in Kenny Robertson on February 5, 2011, at UFC 126.[10] He won the fight via TKO due to punches early into the second round.

Pierce faced Johny Hendricks on August 6, 2011, at UFC 133.[11] Pierce lost the fight against Hendricks by split decision.[12]

At UFC on Fox 1, on November 12, 2011, Pierce fought Paul Bradley in a rematch from their time on the regional circuit.[13] He won the fight via split decision.

Pierce next faced Josh Koscheck on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143.[14] He lost the fight via split decision.[15]

Pierce defeated Carlos Eduardo Rocha on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3 by unanimous decision.[16] After a dominant performance by Pierce, initially 2 judges scored the fight 30-27 for Pierce, while the 3rd judge inexplicably scored it 30-27 for Rocha. However, it was later announced that the judge, Ric Bays, had scored the fight for the wrong corner and he had actually won unanimously.[17]

Pierce fought Aaron Simpson on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5.[18] After a dominant first round put in by Simpson, nearly finishing Pierce on two occasions, Pierce came back, and 29 seconds into the second round, finished Simpson via one punch KO.[19]

Pierce faced Seth Baczynski on December 15, 2012, at UFC on FX 6, replacing an injured Kyle Noke.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Pierce fought David Mitchell on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.[22] After a close first round, Pierce won via TKO in the second round after landing a short left hook to the jaw and following up with ground and pound.[23]

Pierce next faced Rousimar Palhares on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29.[24] He lost the fight via heel hook submission just 31 seconds into the first round. However, Palhares continued cranking the heel hook even after Pierce tapped out and the referee stepped in, leading the UFC to cut ties with Palhares the next day.[25] Pierce suffered a sprained MCL and a torn ankle ligament.[26]

Pierce was expected to face Demian Maia on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[27] However, Pierce had to pull out of the fight due to a broken hand.[28]

After over two years away from the sport, Pierce returned from extended hiatus to face Ryan LaFlare on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[29] He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.

On January 29, 2016, Pierce was released from the UFC.[30]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|17–7|Ryan LaFlare|Decision (unanimous)|The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 17–6| Rousimar Palhares| Submission (heel hook)| | |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:31|Barueri, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 17–5| David Mitchell| TKO (punches)| UFC 162| |align=center| 2|align=center| 2:55|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 16–5| Seth Baczynski| Decision (unanimous)| UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Gold Coast, Australia| |-| Win|align=center| 15–5| Aaron Simpson| KO (punch)| | |align=center| 2|align=center| 0:29|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 14–5| Carlos Eduardo Rocha| Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Sunrise, Florida, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 13–5| Josh Koscheck| Decision (split)| UFC 143| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 13–4| Paul Bradley| Decision (split)| | |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Anaheim, California, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 12–4| Johny Hendricks| Decision (split)| UFC 133| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 12–3| Kenny Robertson| TKO (punches)| UFC 126| |align=center| 2|align=center| 0:29|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 11–3| Amilcar Alves| Submission (straight armbar)| UFC 118| |align=center| 3|align=center| 3:11|Boston, Massachusetts, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 10–3| Julio Paulino| Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Broomfield, Colorado, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 9–3| Jon Fitch| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 107| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 9–2| Brock Larson| Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 8–2| Paul Bradley| Decision (unanimous)| RIE 2: Brotherly Love Brawl| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 7–2| Justin Haskins| TKO (punches)| WEC 39| |align=center| 3|align=center| 3:39|Corpus Christi, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 6–2| Sean Huffman| TKO (punches)| Carnage at the Creek 4| |align=center| 2|align=center| 4:40|Shelton, Washington, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 5–2| Mark Miller| TKO (doctor stoppage)| SF 24: Domination| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:38|Portland, Oregon, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 4–2| Jake Paul| Decision (unanimous)| EWC: Summer Slaughter| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Salem, Oregon, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 3–2| Nathan Coy| Decision (unanimous)| SF 23: Heated Rivals| |align=center| 5|align=center| 5:00|Portland, Oregon, United States|Lost the SF Welterweight Championship.|-| Win|align=center| 3–1| Ed Nuno| Decision (unanimous)| SF 21: Seasons Beatings| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Portland, Oregon, United States|Won the SF Welterweight Championship.|-| Win|align=center| 2–1| Mike Dolce| KO (slam)| SF 20: Homecoming| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:05|Portland, Oregon, United States|Return to Welterweight.|-| Loss|align=center| 1–1| Mark Muñoz| Decision (unanimous)| GC 69: Bad Intentions| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Sacramento, California, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 1–0| Nick Gilardi| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Elite Warriors Championship| |align=center| 2|align=center| 4:54|Portland, Oregon, United States|

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Pierce. UFC. https://web.archive.org/web/20100824104143/http://www.ufc.com:80/fighter/Mike_Pierce. 24 August 2010.
  2. Web site: Northwest FightScene Magazine - Mike Pierce faces Jon Fitch this coming Saturday at UFC 107. nwfightscene.com.
  3. News: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce in the works for UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia . mmajunkie.com . 2009-10-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091019065740/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16521/josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce-in-the-works-for-ufc-fight-night-20-in-january.mma . 2009-10-19 .
  4. News: Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson in the works for UFC 106 . fiveknuckles.com . 2009-10-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091031095655/http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-vs-Anthony-Johnson-in-the-works-for-UFC-106.html . 2009-10-31 .
  5. News: Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce official for "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" in December . mmajunkie.com . 2009-11-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091105023102/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16711/jon-fitch-vs-mike-pierce-official-for-ufc-107-penn-vs-sanchez-in-december.mma . 2009-11-05 .
  6. News: Mike Pierce vs. Rob Kimmons slated for UFC on Versus 1 on March 21 . mmajunkie.com . 2010-01-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100121001554/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17602/mike-pierce-vs-rob-kimmons-slated-for-ufc-on-versus-i-on-march-31.mma . 2010-01-21 .
  7. News: Rob Kimmons injured, Julio Paulino steps in to face Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1 . mmajunkie.com . 2010-02-26 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100228231121/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18109/rob-kimmons-injured-julio-paulino-steps-in-to-face-mike-pierce-at-ufc-on-versus-1.mma . 2010-02-28 .
  8. News: Mike Pierce vs. Newcomer Amilcar Alves Expected for August's UFC 118 . mmafrenzy.com . 2010-06-02.
  9. Web site: UFC Welterweight Mike Pierce makes convincing case for relevant fights after dominating performance. bloodyelbow.com. Leland Roling . September 1, 2010. September 1, 2010.
  10. Web site: Mike Pierce vs Kenny Robertson expected for UFC 126 in February . mmajunkie.com . December 3, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101204000427/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21602/mike-pierce-vs-kenny-robertson-expected-for-ufc-126-in-february.mma . December 4, 2010 .
  11. Web site: Mike Pierce vs. Johny Hendricks targeted for UFC 133 in Philly . mmajnkie.com . April 28, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110430174206/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23412/mike-pierce-vs-johny-hendricks-targeted-for-ufc-133-in-philly.mma . April 30, 2011 .
  12. Web site: UFC 133 Results Recap: Johny Hendricks vs. Mike Pierce. bloodyelbow.com. Tim Burke. 2011-08-03. 2011-08-03.
  13. Web site: Bradley vs. Pierce added to UFC on FOX 1 . mmajunkie.com . October 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111006034642/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25527/peralta-vs-semerzier-bradley-vs-pierce-lucas-vs-rosa-added-to-ufc-on-fox-1.mma . October 6, 2011 .
  14. Web site: Mike Pierce replaces Carlos Condit against Josh Koscheck on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas . mmamania.com. 2011-12-09.
  15. News: UFC 143 results: Josh Koscheck edges 'stepping stone' Mike Pierce via split decision. MMAjunkie.com. February 5, 2012.
  16. News: Mike Pierce vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha is first addition to UFC on FX 3 on June 8. MMAjunkie.com. March 20, 2012.
  17. Web site: Mike Pierce's split decision win at UFC on FX 3 actually a unanimous nod . mmajunkie.com . June 13, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120615191310/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29189/mike-pierces-split-decision-win-at-ufc-on-fx-3-actually-a-unanimous-nod.mma . June 15, 2012 .
  18. Web site: Mike Pierce vs. Aaron Simpson on tap for UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis . mmajunkie.com . August 2, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120805194539/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29988/mike-pierce-vs-aaron-simpson-on-tap-for-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma . August 5, 2012 .
  19. Web site: UFC on FX 5 results: Mike Pierce rallies for one-punch KO of Aaron Simpson . mmajunkie.com. October 5, 2012.
  20. Web site: Mike Pierce replaces Kyle Noke, meets Seth Baczynski at UFC on FX 6. mmajunkie.com. October 31, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121118070148/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31373/mike-pierce-replaces-kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6.mma. November 18, 2012.
  21. Web site: UFC on FX 6 results: Mike Pierce outwrestles Seth Baczynski, earns unanimous nod . mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
  22. Web site: Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell targeted for UFC 162. mmajunkie.com. Staff . April 12, 2013. April 12, 2013.
  23. Web site: UFC 162 results/photos: Mike Pierce floors David Mitchell for fourth straight. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco . July 6, 2013. July 6, 2013.
  24. Web site: Mike Pierce vs. Rousimar Palhares added to UFN 29 . mmafighting.com.. Guilherme Cruz . 2013-08-20. 2013-08-20.
  25. Web site: Mike Pierce adds torn ankle ligament to injuries suffered in Palhares fight . mmajunkie.com.. Steven Marrocco . 2013-10-18. 2013-10-18.
  26. Web site: Mike Pierce on Palhares: "The Guy's an A-Hole". https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/mxS_zw_ki6Y . 2021-12-21 . live. . 23 October 2013 .
  27. Web site: Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Brazil 3' Finale fight card to feature Demian Maia vs Mike Pierce. mmamania.com. Thomas Myers. 2014-03-26. 2014-03-26.
  28. News: Broken hand forces Mike Pierce out of May fight with Demian Maia, who awaits new foe. MMAjunkie.com. April 7, 2014.
  29. News: Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. 2015-08-19. 2015-08-19.
  30. Web site: TUF 22 Finale results: Ryan LaFlare takes unanimous decision over Mike Pierce. mmajunkie.com . Steven Marrocco. 2015-12-11. 2015-12-11.

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