Sean Pierson

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Sean Pierson
Born (1976-03-10) March 10, 1976 (age 48)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NicknameThe Punisher
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out ofToronto, Ontario, Canada
TeamGrant Brothers MMA / Tapstar / Bruckmann Martial Arts
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active1999-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission4
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision2
Website http://seanpierson.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sean Ian Pierson [1] (born March 10, 1976) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist. A professional from 1999 until 2013, he fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator.

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Background

Pierson began wrestling in the fourth grade and competed all the way through college, attending Brock University, and was a member of the Canadian National Team for the Greco-Roman and Freestyle categories. Pierson's other accomplishments in the sport include winning multiple national championships in the Greco-Roman category and a Canadian university national freestyle championship. Pierson also trained in judo during high school. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator Fighting Championships

Pierson was set to compete in Bellator's Second Season Welterweight Tournament but an injury forced him out of the tournament. He was set to have his first fight against Dan Hornbuckle which would have taken place at Bellator 15. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After TJ Waldburger had to pull out of his fight with Matthew Riddle at UFC 124 due to injury, it was announced on October 27 that Pierson had signed with the UFC to step in on short notice. [4] After outstriking Riddle over three fast-paced rounds, Pierson won a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). The fight was dubbed by Dana White as the real Fight of the Night.

Pierson was expected to face Brian Foster on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129. [5] However, Foster was forced out of the bout with an injury, [6] and replaced by Jake Ellenberger. [7] Pierson lost to Ellenberger via first-round KO after he was caught by a counter left.

Pierson fought Dong Hyun Kim on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141. [8] Pierson was defeated by Kim via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Pierson defeated Jake Hecht by unanimous decision on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3. [9]

Pierson was expected to face Dan Miller on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. [10] However, Miller pulled out of the bout after getting news about his son's kidney transplant operation [11] and was replaced by Lance Benoist. [12] Pierson defeated Benoist via unanimous decision.

Pierson was expected to face Rick Story on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. [13] However, he was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Quinn Mulhern. [14]

Pierson was expected to face TJ Waldburger on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. [15] However, Waldburger was pulled from the event and replaced by Kenny Robertson. [16] Despite being hurt in the third round, Pierson won the fight by majority decision.

Personal life

Pierson lives in the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville north of downtown Toronto, is married and has two sons. [17] Pierson has at least temporarily left his job at the Toronto police force, since they would not allow him to have a secondary source of income as a UFC fighter while being employed by the force. The police force was against Pierson's participation in these events because of the nickname "Pimp Daddy" he used in his early twenties. [18]

Sean Pierson has been involved with several other UFC fighters (Sam Stout, Mark Hominick, and Matt Mitrione) as part of a Toronto area anti-bullying program. [19]

Pierson is a top video game player having won tournaments and finishing third in a Canada Wonderland tournament. [20]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches14 wins6 losses
By knockout73
By submission31
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–6 Kenny Robertson Decision (majority) UFC 161 June 15, 201335:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win13–6 Lance Benoist Decision (unanimous) UFC 152 September 22, 201235:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win12–6 Jake Hecht Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 201235:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss11–6 Dong Hyun Kim Decision (unanimous) UFC 141 December 30, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–5 Jake Ellenberger KO (punches) UFC 129 April 30, 201112:42 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win11–4 Matthew Riddle Decision (unanimous) UFC 124 December 11, 201035:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win10–4Ricky GoodallTKO (punches)W-1 New GroundOctober 23, 201011:44 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win9–4Fabio HolandaKO (punches)Wreck MMA: Fight for the TroopsDecember 12, 200911:41 Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaCatchweight (173 lbs) bout.
Win8–4Jason RorisonTKO (punches and knees to the body)Ringside MMA: Rage FightingAugust 22, 200913:57 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win7–4Iraj HadinTKO (punches)W-1 MMA 2: UnpluggedJune 13, 200912:55 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win6–4Jacob MacDonaldSubmission (punches)TKO 35: Quenneville vs HiokiOctober 3, 200811:45 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss5–4Jesse BongfeldtTKO (punches)HCF: Unfinished BusinessJuly 21, 200724:41 Alberta, Canada
Win5–3Chester PostTKO (punches)TKO: MMA 2007 TourneyMarch 17, 200711:52 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Loss4–3Steve VigneaultDecision (unanimous)TKO 13: Ultimate RushSeptember 6, 200335:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–2Mark ColangeloSubmission (armbar)UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002June 15, 200214:19 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loss3–2 John Alessio KO (head kick)UCC 7: Bad BoyzJanuary 25, 200221:14 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win3–1Ali Nestor CharlesSubmission (heel hook)UCC 3: Battle for the BeltsJanuary 27, 200112:09 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Loss2–1Chad SaundersSubmission (heel hook)IFC: Warriors Challenge 8June 14, 200011:11 Friant, California, United States
Win2–0Steve VigneaultTKO (punches)IFC: Battleground 2000January 22, 200011:17 Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada Welterweight debut.
Win1–0Steve VigneaultTKO (punches)IFC: Montreal Cage CombatOctober 9, 199911:07 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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