Mike Pierce vs. Julio Paulino official for UFC on Versus 1 preliminary card

A welterweight matchup between Mike Pierce and UFC newcomer Julio Paulino is now official for this month’s UFC on Versus 1 event.

MMAjunkie.com first reported last week that Paulino was expected to sign with the organization and replace Rob Kimmons, who was forced off the card with a leg injury.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place on March 21 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and the night’s main card airs on Versus.


A welterweight matchup between Mike Pierce and UFC newcomer Julio Paulino is now official for this month’s UFC on Versus 1 event.

MMAjunkie.com first reported last week that Paulino was expected to sign with the organization and replace Rob Kimmons, who was forced off the card with a leg injury.

UFC on Versus 1 takes place on March 21 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and the night’s main card airs on Versus.