Mike Pierce
| Mike Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Pierce September 1, 1980 Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Team | Rose City FC |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Notable school(s) | Sam Barlow High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Michael Pierce (born September 1, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist. He formerly competed as a Welterweight in the UFC and also competed in a one-fight stint in the WEC.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, 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.
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. However, Koscheck instead fought Anthony Johnson at UFC 106 and Pierce went on to face Jon Fitch on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107. 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 UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones, but Kimmons was forced off the card with an injury. Pierce instead faced UFC newcomer Julio Paulino. 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. He won the fight via submission (straight armbar) in the third round.
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