Mike Pierce formerly competed as a Welterweight in the UFC and WEC.
27 Facts About Mike Pierce
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Mike Pierce was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, on September 1,1980.
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Mike 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.
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Mike Pierce is married and has two children and three stepchildren.
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Mike Pierce defeated former WEC contender Brock Larson via unanimous decision in his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 19.
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Mike Pierce was expected to fight Josh Koscheck on January 11,2010, at UFC Fight Night 20.
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However, Koscheck instead fought Anthony Johnson at UFC 106 and Mike Pierce went on to face Jon Fitch on December 12,2009, at UFC 107.
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Mike Pierce lost to Fitch via unanimous decision.
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Mike 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.
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Mike Pierce won the fight via unanimous decision.
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Mike Pierce again fought another UFC newcomer in Amilcar Alves on August 28,2010, at UFC 118.
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Mike Pierce won the fight via submission in the third round.
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Mike Pierce won the fight via TKO due to punches early into the second round.
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Mike Pierce faced Johny Hendricks on August 6,2011, at UFC 133.
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At UFC on Fox 1, on November 12,2011, Mike Pierce fought Paul Bradley in a rematch from their time on the regional circuit.
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Mike Pierce next faced Josh Koscheck on February 4,2012, at UFC 143.
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Mike Pierce defeated Carlos Eduardo Rocha on June 8,2012, at UFC on FX 3 by unanimous decision.
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Mike Pierce fought Aaron Simpson on October 5,2012, at UFC on FX 5.
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Mike Pierce faced Seth Baczynski on December 15,2012, at UFC on FX 6, replacing an injured Kyle Noke.
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Mike Pierce fought David Mitchell on July 6,2013, at UFC 162.
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Mike Pierce next faced Rousimar Palhares on October 9,2013, at UFC Fight Night 29.
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Mike Pierce lost the fight via heel hook submission just 31 seconds into the first round.
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However, Palhares continued cranking the heel hook even after Mike Pierce tapped out and the referee stepped in, leading the UFC to cut ties with Palhares the next day.
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Mike Pierce suffered a sprained MCL and a torn ankle ligament.
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Mike Pierce was expected to face Demian Maia on May 31,2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.
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However, Mike Pierce had to pull out of the fight due to a broken hand.
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On January 29,2016, Mike Pierce was released from the UFC.