UFC’s Mike Pierce aiming for Ireland, Thiago Alves for future challenges

Mike Pierce says he’ll stand and bang when he gets the right match-up.

The UFC welterweight earned his third octagon victory this past Saturday when he submitted newcomer Amilcar Alves at UFC 118 with a straight armbar.

So far, he’s chugged forward b…

Mike Pierce says he’ll stand and bang when he gets the right match-up.

The UFC welterweight earned his third octagon victory this past Saturday when he submitted newcomer Amilcar Alves at UFC 118 with a straight armbar.

So far, he’s chugged forward by keeping his opponents on the mat. But he’s only graced the main card of one event – a short-notice meeting with perennial contender Jon Fitch. But Pierce knows just the opponent who could provide an exciting televised matchup.