Sean Pierson
| Sean Pierson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 10, 1976 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | The Punisher |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 76.0 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Team | Grant Brothers MMA / Tapstar / Bruckmann Martial Arts |
| Rank | brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Website | http://seanpierson.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Sean Ian Pierson (born March 10, 1976) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He currently competes as a Welterweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Pierson began wrestling in the fourth grade and competed all the way through college, attending Brock University, and was a member of the Canadian National Team for the Greco-Roman and Freestyle categories. Pierson's other accomplishments in the sport include winning multiple national championships in the Greco-Roman category and a Canadian university national freestyle championship. Pierson also trained in judo during high school.
Pierson was set to compete in Bellator's Second Season Welterweight Tournament but an injury forced him out of the tournament. He was set to have his first fight against Dan Hornbuckle which would have taken place at Bellator 15.
After TJ Waldburger had to pull out of his fight with Matthew Riddle at UFC 124 due to injury, it was announced on October 27 that Pierson had signed with the UFC to step in on short notice. After outstriking Riddle over three fast paced rounds, Pierson won a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). The fight was dubbed by Dana White as the real Fight of the Night.
Pierson was expected to face Brian Foster on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129. However, Foster was forced out of the bout with an injury, and replaced by Jake Ellenberger. Pierson lost to Ellenberger via first round KO after he was caught by a counter left.
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