Welterweights Mike Pierce and David Mitchell are set to tangle at UFC 162: Silva Vs. Weidman. The card takes place July 6 from Las Vegas.
Pierce (16-5) has won eight of his 11 UFC bouts, including three straight. He is 4-1 overall in his last fight.

Mitchell (12-2) entered the UFC unbeaten, but lost twice to T.J. Waldburger and Paulo Thiago. He defeated Simeon Thoresen earlier this year.

MMAjunkie.com first reported news of the fight.

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