Dec 12 2009 2 Fight Posts UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez – 9. Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce by Eric Kamander · December 12, 2009 Welterweight bout: Jon Fitch defeated Mike Pierce via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
Fitch is 99% grit by mass. I found it interesting that the biggest favorite on the card could win a competitive fight like that and it wouldn't be a surprise.
Pierce got controlled for a loss, but he showed some serious toughness and heart there.
Going into this fight the question wasn't who can win, but can Fitch finally finish an opponent. No matter how much anyone thinks Fitch might be the favorite, everyone picks Fitch by decision.
Fitch clearly won the 1st 10-9, but he looked pretty beat up by the end and his last shot was very sloppy, which didn't look good for him.
I gave Fitch the 2nd 10-9, but just barely.
Fitch had the 3rd pretty clearly up until 4:30, but I still gave it to Fitch 10-9. He got the better of too many exchanges.
Regardless Pierce was very impressive. He can probably take Swick.
Good Fight.
R:2 A:4 S:4 T:3