Mike Pierce vs Rousimar Palhares

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields

Oct 9, 2013Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Mike Pierce

Record: 17-7-0

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Rousimar Palhares

Record: 19-8-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Mike Pierce

Rousimar Palhares

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Mike Pierce

Rousimar Palhares

Mike Pierce vs Rousimar Palhares AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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UFC Record Breakdown

Mike Pierce

KO/TKO (25%)

Sub (8%)

Decision (41%)

Losses (26%)

Rousimar Palhares

Sub (56%)

Decision (19%)

Losses (25%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy42%

Grappling Efficiency47%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ85%

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From opening bell, Mike Pierce can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.6 significant strikes per minute while Rousimar Palhares looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Mike Pierce

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (25%)

Sub (8%)

Decision (41%)

Losses (26%)

Mike Pierce breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy42%

Grappling Efficiency47%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Mike Pierce's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Rousimar Palhares must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Rousimar Palhares owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (45%) but must solve the 71% sprawl from Mike Pierce.

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Rousimar Palhares

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UFC Record Breakdown

Sub (56%)

Decision (19%)

Losses (25%)

Rousimar Palhares breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ85%

Rousimar Palhares's recent form

Mike Pierce vs Rousimar Palhares Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'8" (173 cm)

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5'8" (173 cm)

Weight

170 lbs (77 kg)

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170 lbs (77 kg)

Reach

71" (180 cm)

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71" (180 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Mike Pierce vs Rousimar Palhares AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.9 significant strikes/min

Mike Pierce averages 2.6 significant strikes per minute while Rousimar Palhares sits at 1.8.

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