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			{{short description\|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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	\| birth_name = Michael ~~Adam~~ Pierce		\| birth_name = Michael Pierce
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	\| rank = ''NCAA Division I ]''<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/8/2/3215197/mike-pierce-vs-aaron-simpson-for-ufc-on-fx-5-minneapolis \|title=Aaron Simpson vs Mike Pierce booked for UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis \|publisher=mmamania.com \|accessdate=2013-10-09}}</ref>
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	'''Michael ~~Adam "Mike"~~ Pierce''' (born September 1, 1980) is an ] ]. He ~~currently~~ ~~fights~~ as a ] in the ] ~~promotion.~~ ~~Pierce~~ ~~currently~~ ~~trains at Sports Lab in Portland, Oregon~~.		'''Michael Pierce''' (born September 1, 1980) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed as a ] in the ] and ].

	==~~MMA career~~==		==Background==
			Pierce was born and raised in ], on September 1, 1980. Pierce competed in ] at ] in ] and then continued his career at ] where he was a two-time ]n.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nwfightscene.com/MikePierce-UFC107-Prefight.htm\|title=Northwest FightScene Magazine - Mike Pierce faces Jon Fitch this coming Saturday at UFC 107\|work=nwfightscene.com}}</ref> Pierce is married and has two children and three stepchildren.{{citation needed\|date=July 2023}}
	Prior to competing in ], he wrestled for ].

			== Mixed martial arts career==
	===Ultimate Fighting Championship===		===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
	Pierce defeated former ] contender ] via unanimous decision in his UFC debut at ].		Pierce defeated former WEC contender ] via unanimous decision in his UFC debut at ].

	Pierce was expected to fight ] on January 11, 2010 at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16521/josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce-in-the-works-for-ufc-fight-night-20-in-january.mma \|title=Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce in the works for UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref>		Pierce was expected to fight ] on January 11, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16521/josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce-in-the-works-for-ufc-fight-night-20-in-january.mma \|title=Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce in the works for UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2009-10-16 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=2009-10-19 }}</ref>
	However, Koscheck instead fought ] at ]<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-vs-Anthony-Johnson-in-the-works-for-UFC-106.html \|title=Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson in the works for UFC 106 \|publisher=fiveknuckles.com \|accessdate=2009-10-28}}</ref> and Pierce went on to face ] on December 12, 2009 at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16711/jon-fitch-vs-mike-pierce-official-for-ufc-107-penn-vs-sanchez-in-december.mma \|title=Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce official for "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" in December \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2009-11-03}}</ref> 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~~).		However, Koscheck instead fought ] at ]<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-vs-Anthony-Johnson-in-the-works-for-UFC-106.html \|title=Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson in the works for UFC 106 \|publisher=fiveknuckles.com \|accessdate=2009-10-28 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031095655/http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-vs-Anthony-Johnson-in-the-works-for-UFC-106.html \|archivedate=2009-10-31 }}</ref> and Pierce went on to face ] on December 12, 2009, at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16711/jon-fitch-vs-mike-pierce-official-for-ufc-107-penn-vs-sanchez-in-december.mma \|title=Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce official for "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" in December \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2009-11-03 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=2009-11-05 }}</ref> 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 ] on March 21, 2010 at ],<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17602/mike-pierce-vs-rob-kimmons-slated-for-ufc-on-versus-i-on-march-31.mma\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Rob Kimmons slated for UFC on Versus 1 on March 21\|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref> but Kimmons was forced off the card with an injury. Pierce instead faced UFC newcomer ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18109/rob-kimmons-injured-julio-paulino-steps-in-to-face-mike-pierce-at-ufc-on-versus-1.mma\|title=Rob Kimmons injured, Julio Paulino steps in to face Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1\|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> Pierce won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, ~~30-27~~, ~~30-27~~).		Pierce was scheduled to face ] on March 21, 2010, at ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17602/mike-pierce-vs-rob-kimmons-slated-for-ufc-on-versus-i-on-march-31.mma \|title=Mike Pierce vs. Rob Kimmons slated for UFC on Versus 1 on March 21 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2010-01-18 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=2010-01-21 }}</ref> but Kimmons was forced off the card with an injury. Pierce instead faced UFC newcomer Julio Paulino.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18109/rob-kimmons-injured-julio-paulino-steps-in-to-face-mike-pierce-at-ufc-on-versus-1.mma \|title=Rob Kimmons injured, Julio Paulino steps in to face Mike Pierce at UFC on Versus 1 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=2010-02-26 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=2010-02-28 }}</ref> Pierce won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

	Pierce again fought another UFC newcomer in ] on August 28, 2010 at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/14682/mike-pierce-vs-newcomer-amilcar-alves-expected-for-augusts-ufc-118/\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Newcomer Amilcar Alves Expected for ~~August’s~~ UFC 118 \|publisher=mmafrenzy.com \|date=2010-06-02}}</ref> He won the fight via submission (straight armbar) in the third round.		Pierce again fought another UFC newcomer in Amilcar Alves on August 28, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/14682/mike-pierce-vs-newcomer-amilcar-alves-expected-for-augusts-ufc-118/\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Newcomer Amilcar Alves Expected for August's UFC 118 \|publisher=mmafrenzy.com \|date=2010-06-02}}</ref> He won the fight via submission (straight armbar) in the third round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/9/1/1663013/ufc-welterweight-mike-pierce-makes\|title=UFC Welterweight Mike Pierce makes convincing case for relevant fights after dominating performance\|publisher=bloodyelbow.com\|author=Leland Roling \|date=September 1, 2010\|accessdate=September 1, 2010}}</ref>

	For the third consecutive time Pierce fought a UFC newcomer in ] on February 5, 2011 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21602/mike-pierce-vs-kenny-robertson-expected-for-ufc-126-in-february.mma\|title=Mike Pierce vs Kenny Robertson expected for UFC 126 in February \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|accessdate=December 3, 2010}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO due to punches early into the second round.		For the third consecutive time Pierce fought a UFC newcomer in ] on February 5, 2011, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21602/mike-pierce-vs-kenny-robertson-expected-for-ufc-126-in-february.mma \|title=Mike Pierce vs Kenny Robertson expected for UFC 126 in February \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|accessdate=December 3, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204000427/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21602/mike-pierce-vs-kenny-robertson-expected-for-ufc-126-in-february.mma \|archivedate=December 4, 2010 }}</ref> He won the fight via TKO due to punches early into the second round.

	Pierce faced ] on August 6, 2011 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23412/mike-pierce-vs-johny-hendricks-targeted-for-ufc-133-in-philly.mma\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Johny Hendricks targeted for UFC 133 in Philly\|publisher=mmajnkie.com\|date=April 28, 2011}}</ref> Pierce lost the fight against Hendricks by split decision.		Pierce faced ] on August 6, 2011, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23412/mike-pierce-vs-johny-hendricks-targeted-for-ufc-133-in-philly.mma \|title=Mike Pierce vs. Johny Hendricks targeted for UFC 133 in Philly \|publisher=mmajnkie.com \|date=April 28, 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430174206/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23412/mike-pierce-vs-johny-hendricks-targeted-for-ufc-133-in-philly.mma \|archivedate=April 30, 2011 }}</ref> Pierce lost the fight against Hendricks by split decision.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/7/2350272/ufc-133-results-recap-johny-hendricks-vs-mike-pierce\|title=UFC 133 Results Recap: Johny Hendricks vs. Mike Pierce\|publisher=bloodyelbow.com\|author=Tim Burke\|accessdate=2011-08-03\|date=2011-08-03}}</ref>

	At ], on November 12, 2011, Pierce fought ] in a rematch from their time on the regional circuit.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25527/peralta-vs-semerzier-bradley-vs-pierce-lucas-vs-rosa-added-to-ufc-on-fox-1.mma\|title=Bradley vs. Pierce added to UFC on FOX 1 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=October 4, 2011}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.		At ], on November 12, 2011, Pierce fought ] in a rematch from their time on the regional circuit.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25527/peralta-vs-semerzier-bradley-vs-pierce-lucas-vs-rosa-added-to-ufc-on-fox-1.mma \|title=Bradley vs. Pierce added to UFC on FOX 1 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|date=October 4, 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=October 6, 2011 }}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.

	Pierce next faced ] on February 4, 2012 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/9/2622781/ufc-143-mike-pierce-replaces-carlos-condit-against-josh-koscheck\|title=Mike Pierce replaces Carlos Condit against Josh Koscheck on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas \|publisher=mmamania.com\|date=2011-12-09}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.		Pierce next faced ] on February 4, 2012, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/9/2622781/ufc-143-mike-pierce-replaces-carlos-condit-against-josh-koscheck\|title=Mike Pierce replaces Carlos Condit against Josh Koscheck on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas \|publisher=mmamania.com\|date=2011-12-09}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/02/ufc-143-results-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce\|title=UFC 143 results: Josh Koscheck edges 'stepping stone' Mike Pierce via split decision\|publisher=MMAjunkie.com\|date=February 5, 2012}}</ref>

	Pierce defeated ] on June 8, 2012 at ] by unanimous decision. ~~Originally~~ 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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29189/mike-pierces-split-decision-win-at-ufc-on-fx-3-actually-a-unanimous-nod.mma\|title=Mike Pierce's split decision win at UFC on FX 3 actually a unanimous nod \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=June 13, 2012}}</ref>		Pierce defeated ] on June 8, 2012, at ] by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/03/mike-pierce-vs-carlos-eduardo-rocha-is-first-addition-to-ufc-on-fx-3\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha is first addition to UFC on FX 3 on June 8\|publisher=MMAjunkie.com\|date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29189/mike-pierces-split-decision-win-at-ufc-on-fx-3-actually-a-unanimous-nod.mma \|title=Mike Pierce's split decision win at UFC on FX 3 actually a unanimous nod \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|date=June 13, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=June 15, 2012 }}</ref>

	Pierce fought ] on October 5, 2012 at ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29988/mike-pierce-vs-aaron-simpson-on-tap-for-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Aaron Simpson on tap for UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=August 2, 2012}}</ref> After a dominant first round put in by Simpson, nearly finishing Pierce on two ~~separate~~ occasions, Pierce came back, and 29 seconds into the second round, finished Simpson via one punch KO.		Pierce fought ] on October 5, 2012, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29988/mike-pierce-vs-aaron-simpson-on-tap-for-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma \|title=Mike Pierce vs. Aaron Simpson on tap for UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis \|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|date=August 2, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=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 \|archivedate=August 5, 2012 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/10/ufc-on-fx-5-results-mike-pierce-vs-aaron-simpson\|title=UFC on FX 5 results: Mike Pierce rallies for one-punch KO of Aaron Simpson \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=October 5, 2012}}</ref>

	Pierce faced ] on December 15, 2012 at ], replacing an injured ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31373/mike-pierce-replaces-kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6.mma\|title=Mike Pierce replaces Kyle Noke, meets Seth Baczynski at UFC on FX 6 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=October 31, 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.		Pierce faced ] on December 15, 2012, at ], replacing an injured ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31373/mike-pierce-replaces-kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6.mma\|title=Mike Pierce replaces Kyle Noke, meets Seth Baczynski at UFC on FX 6\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=October 31, 2012\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=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\|archivedate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/12/ufc-on-fx-6-results-seth-baczynski-vs-mike-pierce\|title=UFC on FX 6 results: Mike Pierce outwrestles Seth Baczynski, earns unanimous nod \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=December 15, 2012}}</ref>

	Pierce fought ] on July 6, 2013 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/mike-pierce-vs-david-mitchell-targeted-for-ufc-162\|title=Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell targeted for UFC 162\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff \|date=April 12, 2013\|accessdate=April 12, 2013}}</ref> 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.		Pierce fought ] on July 6, 2013, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/mike-pierce-vs-david-mitchell-targeted-for-ufc-162\|title=Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell targeted for UFC 162\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff \|date=April 12, 2013\|accessdate=April 12, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/07/ufc-162-resultsphotos-david-mitchell-vs-mike-pierce\|title=UFC 162 results/photos: Mike Pierce floors David Mitchell for fourth straight\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Steven Marrocco \|date=July 6, 2013\|accessdate=July 6, 2013}}</ref>

	Pierce next faced ] on October 9, 2013 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/20/4641128/mike-pierce-vs-rousimar-palhares-added-to-ufn-29\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Rousimar Palhares added to UFN 29 \|publisher=mmafighting.com.\|author=Guilherme Cruz \|date=2013-08-20\|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> 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.		Pierce next faced ] on October 9, 2013, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/20/4641128/mike-pierce-vs-rousimar-palhares-added-to-ufn-29\|title=Mike Pierce vs. Rousimar Palhares added to UFN 29 \|publisher=mmafighting.com.\|author=Guilherme Cruz \|date=2013-08-20\|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/mike-pierce-adds-torn-ankle-ligament-to-injuries-suffered-in-palhares-fight\|title=Mike Pierce adds torn ankle ligament to injuries suffered in Palhares fight \|publisher=mmajunkie.com.\|author=Steven Marrocco \|date=2013-10-18\|accessdate=2013-10-18}}</ref> Pierce suffered a sprained MCL and a torn ankle ligament.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxS_zw_ki6Y#t=098 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/mxS_zw_ki6Y \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|title=Mike Pierce on Palhares: "The Guy's an A-Hole"\|website=] \|date=23 October 2013 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

			Pierce was expected to face ] on May 31, 2014, at ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/3/26/5552068/ultimate-fighter-tuf-brazil-3-finale-fight-card-demian-maia-vs-mike-pierce-mma\|title=Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Brazil 3' Finale fight card to feature Demian Maia vs Mike Pierce\|publisher=mmamania.com\|author=Thomas Myers\|date=2014-03-26\|accessdate=2014-03-26}}</ref> However, Pierce had to pull out of the fight due to a broken hand.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/broken-hand-forces-mike-pierce-out-of-may-fight-with-demian-maia-who-awaits-new-foe/\|title=Broken hand forces Mike Pierce out of May fight with Demian Maia, who awaits new foe\|publisher=MMAjunkie.com\|date=April 7, 2014}}</ref>

			After over two years away from the sport, Pierce returned from extended hiatus to face ] on December 11, 2015, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-ultimate-fighter/story/ufc-ultimate-fighter-22-finale-joe-lauzon-evan-dunham-mike-pierce-ryan-laflare-ufc-194-081915\|title=Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas\|work=foxsports.com\|author=Damon Martin\|date=2015-08-19\|accessdate=2015-08-19}}</ref> He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.

			On January 29, 2016, Pierce was released from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/tuf-22-finale-results-ryan-laflare-takes-unanimous-decision-over-mike-pierce\|title=TUF 22 Finale results: Ryan LaFlare takes unanimous decision over Mike Pierce\|publisher=mmajunkie.com \|author=Steven Marrocco\|date=2015-12-11\|accessdate=2015-12-11}}</ref>

			==Championships and accomplishments==
			*''']'''
			**'''UFC.com Awards'''
			***2009: Ranked #2 Upset of the Year {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-upsets-2009\|title=Ten Best – The Upsets of 2009\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=December 18, 2009\|work=]}}</ref>

	==Mixed martial arts record==		==Mixed martial arts record==
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American mixed martial arts fighter This article is about the mixed martial arts fighter. For the American football player, see Michael Pierce (American football). For the Australian cricketer, see Michael Pierce (cricketer).

Mike Pierce
Born	Michael Pierce (1980-09-01) September 1, 1980 (age 44) Portland, Oregon, United States
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division	Middleweight Welterweight
Reach	71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of	Portland, Oregon, United States
Team	Rose City FC
Years active	2007–2015

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

Other information
Notable school(s)	Sam Barlow High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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. 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. 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.

For the third consecutive time Pierce fought a UFC newcomer in 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. 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. He won the fight via split decision.

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

Pierce defeated Carlos Eduardo Rocha on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3 by unanimous decision. 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.

Pierce fought Aaron Simpson on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. 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.

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

Pierce fought David Mitchell on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162. 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.

Pierce next faced Rousimar Palhares on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29. 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. Pierce suffered a sprained MCL and a torn ankle ligament.

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

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. He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.

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

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC.com Awards
  - 2009: Ranked #2 Upset of the Year vs. Brock Larson

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches	17 wins	7 losses
By knockout	8	0
By submission	1	1
By decision	8	6


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	17–7	Ryan LaFlare	Decision (unanimous)	The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale	December 11, 2015	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	17–6	Rousimar Palhares	Submission (heel hook)	UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields	October 9, 2013	1	0:31	Barueri, Brazil
Win	17–5	David Mitchell	TKO (punches)	UFC 162	July 6, 2013	2	2:55	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	16–5	Seth Baczynski	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson	December 15, 2012	3	5:00	Gold Coast, Australia
Win	15–5	Aaron Simpson	KO (punch)	UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot	October 5, 2012	2	0:29	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win	14–5	Carlos Eduardo Rocha	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall	June 8, 2012	3	5:00	Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss	13–5	Josh Koscheck	Decision (split)	UFC 143	February 4, 2012	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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	TKO (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	Lost the SF Welterweight Championship.
Win	3–1	Ed Nuno	Decision (unanimous)	SF 21: Seasons Beatings	December 22, 2007	3	5:00	Portland, Oregon, United States	Won the SF Welterweight Championship.
Win	2–1	Mike Dolce	KO (slam)	SF 20: Homecoming	October 27, 2007	1	0:05	Portland, Oregon, United States	Return to Welterweight.
Loss	1–1	Mark Muñoz	Decision (unanimous)	GC 69: Bad Intentions	September 22, 2007	3	5:00	Sacramento, California, United States	Middleweight debut.
Win	1–0	Nick Gilardi	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Elite Warriors Championship	June 2, 2007	2	4:54	Portland, Oregon, United States

References

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"Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson in the works for UFC 106". fiveknuckles.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
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