Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Mitchell and Pierce met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 162 on Saturday, July 6. Mitchell is 20-7 overall and 1-2 in the UFC. Pierce is 17-7 and 8-3. Pierce has 8 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Pierce gives up four inches of reach. Pierce won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:55.
| Stat | Mitchell | Pierce |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 75" | 71" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-2 | 8-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 3.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 45% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 27% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 100% | 73% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 13:06 |