| Mike Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Adam Pierce September 1, 1980 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Team | Team Quest, Sports Lab |
| Rank | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Notable school(s) | Sam Barlow High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Michael Adam "Mike" Pierce (born September 1, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion. Pierce currently trains at Sports Lab and Team Quest in Beaverton and Portland, Oregon.
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Prior to competing in mixed martial arts, he wrestled for Portland State University.
On April 30, 2009, Mike Pierce defeated Paul Bradley, who appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 7 and was previously undefeated.[2]
Pierce defeated former WEC #1 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 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,[6] but Kimmons was been 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.
For the third consecutive time Pierce fought a UFC newcomer. He faced Kenny Robertson on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126. 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.[9] Pierce lost the fight against Hendricks by split decision.
At UFC on Fox 1, on November 12, 2011, Pierce fought Paul Bradley in a rematch from their time on the regional circuit.[10] He won the fight via split decision.
Pierce is expected to face Josh Koscheck on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.[11]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 4 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–4 | Paul Bradley | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos | November 12, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Loss | 12–4 | Johny Hendricks | Decision (split) | UFC 133 | August 6, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Kenny Robertson | KO (punches) | UFC 126 | February 5, 2011 | 2 | 0:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Amilcar Alves | Submission (straight armbar) | UFC 118 | August 28, 2010 | 3 | 3:11 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Julio Paulino | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | March 21, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Jon Fitch | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 107 | December 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Brock Larson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard | September 16, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Paul Bradley | Decision (unanimous) | RIE 2: Brotherly Love Brawl | April 30, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Justin Haskins | TKO (punches) | WEC 39 | March 1, 2009 | 3 | 3:39 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Sean Huffman | TKO (punches) | Carnage at the Creek 4 | November 22, 2008 | 2 | 4:40 | Shelton, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Mark Miller | TKO (doctor stoppage) | SF 24: Domination | September 19, 2008 | 2 | 1:38 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Jake Paul | Decision (unanimous) | EWC: Summer Slaughter | August 2, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Nathan Coy | Decision (unanimous) | SF 23: Heated Rivals | June 20, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Ed Nuno | Decision (unanimous) | SF 21: Seasons Beatings | December 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Mike Dolce | TKO (punches) | SF 20: Homecoming | October 27, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Mark Muñoz | Decision (unanimous) | GC 69: Bad Intentions | September 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | Fought at Middleweight |
| Win | 1–0 | Nick Gilardi | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Elite Warriors Championship | June 2, 2007 | 2 | 4:54 | Portland, Oregon, United States |