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TUF 22 Finale: Mike Pierce is “Going Right For The Top”, After Spending Two Years on The Sidelines
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will step into the Octagon for the first time in over two years on Friday night, and the rugged wrestler is eager to score a win and get back into the title shot mix.
The… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante, Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in the Works
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of speculation as to who Daniel Cormier will fight next, after making a successful light-heavyweight debut in February, and according to a report it could be Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante.
Cormier was scheduled… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Has Severe MCL Sprain After UFC FN 29 Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
Now that Rousimar Palhares has been banned by the UFC for the controversial heel hook he used to defeat Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29, news has surfaced as to the extent of the latter’s injuries.… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce to Have MRI Tuesday After UFN 29 Incident
By FCF Staff
Rousimar Palhares will no longer be competing in the UFC, as a result of not immediately releasing the heel hook he used to defeat Mike Pierce at UFC FN 29, but it remains to be seen how… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Picks up 180 Day Medical Suspension After Controversial Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen how extensively Mike Pierce was hurt, as a result of a fight ending heel hook which Rousimar Palhares did not immediately release, but the rugged welterweight has picked up a lengthy… Read More
UFC Fight Night 29: Rousimar Palhares Drop to Welterweight Official, Fighting Mike Pierce
By Timothy Gilbert
Former middleweight Rousimar Palhares has confirmed his potential weight cut and will officially face off against Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29. The 33-year-old, 19-fight veteran will make his first welterweight appearance in his… Read More
UFC 162: Seth Baczynski Talks Brian Melancon, Wrestling and Tipping Hat to Mike Pierce
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2012 with a decision loss to Mike Pierce in December, Seth Baczynski will look to regain the considerable momentum he had prior to his defeat at UFC 162, when he takes on Brian Melancon.… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Fighting David Mitchell at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will look to extend his winning streak to four versus David Mitchell, as a welterweight bout between the two is reportedly in the works for UFC 162. The July 6th card is set to take… Read More
Aaron Simpson Hoping For “More Recognition” With Win Over Mike Pierce, Believes “I Can Beat Anyone” in Welterweight Division
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Aaron Simpson decided to move to welterweight, he didn’t waste anytime jumping into the deep end of the division’s talent pool by agreeing to a bout with perennial contender Jon Fitch. Even after that fight fell… Read More
Report: Aaron Simpson Fighting Mike Pierce at UFC on FX 5
Tim Means Fighting Abel Turjillo at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
Although Aaron Simpson will not fight Jon Fitch next as he hoped, the vet will take on another of the welterweight division’s more resilient competitors in Mike Pierce.
The… Read More
UFC Says Mike Pierce’s Win Over Carlos Eduardo Rocha Changed to Unanimous Decision
By FCF Staff
If some fans were left scratching their heads after it was announced at UFC on FX 3 that a judge had decided that Carlos Eduardo Rocha had in fact defeated Mike Pierce, it appears as though a… Read More
Mike Pierce On Rivals Koscheck, Ellenberger, Maia: “They’re All On My List Of People To Beat Up.”
By Tom Taylor
On June 8th, at UFC on FX 3, Mike Pierce will enter the cage for the first time since a hotly debated split decision loss to Josh Koscheck on February 4th at UFC 143. Pierce will look… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
New FCF Radio: Strikeforce Review, UFC 126 Preview & Mike Pierce
On this episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros and co-host James Kellaris run down “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg”, where Nick Diaz beat Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos to retain his welterweight belt. … Read More
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg Review, UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Preview and Mike Pierce Interview
On this episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros and co-host James Kellaris run down “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg”, where Nick Diaz beat Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos to retain his welterweight belt. Why did “Cyborg” go for a… Read More
Report: Mike Dolce Says Issues With Scale Responsible For Johny Hendricks Missing Weight Initially
By FCF Staff
At the end of the day, Johny Hendricks will still compete for the UFC Welterweight Championship tonight in Dallas, but for a little while Friday, that was in doubt.
Hendricks initially came in at 171.5 pounds for… Read More
Report: Pierce Has Torn Ligament in Ankle After Controversial Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
A couple of days ago word surfaced that Mike Pierce had suffered a severely strained MCL in his left knee, due to the heel hook of Rousimar Palhares at UFC FN 29, and now the fighter is… Read More
Report: Mike Pyle Leads UFC on FX 3 Payouts
By FCF Staff
Mike Pyle’s highlight reel knockout of Josh Neer at last Friday’s UFC on FX 3 card ensured that the veteran welterweight would lead the way for the event’s payroll, which has been released by the Florida State… Read More
Rory MacDonald and Mike Pyle Agree to UFC 133 Bout
By FCF Staff, picture courtesy Team Toshido
Rising welterweight Rory MacDonald and accomplished veteran Mike Pyle have “verbally agreed” to fight at the August 6th, UFC 133 card in Philadelphia, according to the promotion’s official website.
MacDonald… Read More