WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Mike Pierce
17-7
Age
—
Height
5'8"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
12:01
Gym
Rose City FC
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 3R3 6
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook After Drop to Ground
R1 0:31
SubmissionHeel Hook After Drop to Ground·R1 0:31
WIN
BL
vs Brock Larson
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs David Mitchell
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:55
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:55
WIN
AS
vs Aaron Simpson
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:29
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:29
WIN
SB
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Carlos Eduardo Rocha
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JK
vs Josh Koscheck
UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Johny Hendricks
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
KR
vs Kenny Robertson
UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:29
WIN
AA
vs Amilcar Alves
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Submission
Armbar From Half Guard
R3 3:11
SubmissionArmbar From Half Guard·R3 3:11
LOSS
JF
vs Jon Fitch
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Julio Paulino
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Paul Bradley
UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RL
vs Ryan LaFlare
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
3.08 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Mike adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Armbar From Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.1) and Strike Def% (62%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (158% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
26% acc48%
Clinch
61% acc29%
Ground
68% acc24%
Striking Differential+0.26/min
2.62 landed/min2.36 absorbed/min
2.62
Landed/Min
2.36
Absorbed/Min
0.33
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed472
Sig. Strikes Attempted1111
Key Insights
Mike incorporates heavy clinch work (31%).
Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (61% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 68% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
High pace fighter: 5.2 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
71%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
43%(est)
Landed
37
Defended
50
Total
87
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.08
TD / 15min
0.25
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
87
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
62
Landed
150
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
0%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.08 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 71%.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
884
3.01
Ratio
Absorbed
294
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.4
High
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
58%
R3 vs R1 Output
158%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.01x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 158% of R1.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
2:17
R2 Control
1:55
R3 Control
2:11
R1 to Final
+77%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+26.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+26.0pp
Body
-7.1pp
Leg
-18.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights