Round 1 "Piers Morgan" connects with a hard punch making Vico bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Vico Padilla takes Morgans back standing. Morgan Pierce isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Vico Padilla lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Morgan Pierce to release. Pierce misses with an axe kick that has Padilla back up. Vico Padilla snaps back the head of Morgan with a stiff jab. "El Ladron" eats a stiff kick to the face. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Pierce connects with a brutal kick to the liver of Padilla who falls to the ground. Pierce waves him back to his feet. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "El Ladron" drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. "Piers Morgan" sets a guillotine choke but "El Ladron" slips out at the last moment. "El Ladron" is now caught in guard. Padilla takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in "Piers Morgans" guard. It doesn't pay off as "Piers Morgan" makes his way to standing. "Piers Morgan" connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Padilla. "Piers Morgan" lands a devastating overhand right on Vico. "Piers Morgan" misses with an axe kick that has Padilla back up. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Both fighters begin to exchange "El Ladron" catches Morgan Pierce with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Morgan Pierce gather himself. Morgan Pierce says he is ok and the fight continues. Morgan Pierce is cornered by Vico who tries to press the action. Morgan Pierce is able to block well and circles away from Vico, delivering a chopping leg kick and a grazing cross as he does so. Vico throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Pierce is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Padilla parries Pierces jab and connect with a cross. "Piers Morgan" hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. The fighters circle each other. The round comes to an end.
Morgan "Piers Morgan" Pierce wins by Split Decision
