Fight #2:
-Mike Pierce vs. Julio Paulino

Round 1: Pierce takes Paulino down immediately to open the first round. Pierce is in side control and working his ground and pound. Paulino regains half guard. After a lull in the action, the referee restarts the fighters standing. Pierce with a big slam-style takedown to end the round. 10-9 Pierce.

Round 2: Pierce lands a good right hook early in the second. Paulino's foot gets stuck between the cage and the canvas, stopping the action momentarily. Pierce lands a good punch followed by a big slam to get Paulino on the ground. Pierce landing good elbows from the top now. Action slows down a bit and the referee restarts the guys on their feet. Paulino lands a decent punch as the horn sounds to end the second. 10-9 Pierce. Paulino needs something big in the third round to pull this one off.

Round 3: Pierce with a big slam takedown to open the third frame. Pierce working fierce elbows and punches from the side mount position on the ground. Paulino fights his way back to his feet but Pierce quickly takes him right back down. Back on the feet, both guys exchange big punches, including a solid overhand right from Paulino. Seconds later Pierce secures yet another takedown to close out the final round.

Mike Pierce def. Julio Paulino via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 Rounds.