Pierce was off to a disappointing start, losing the first two rounds, but a thudding left hand dropped Plania with 53 seconds remaining in round three. 

Plania set the pace from the opening bell and despite picking up a cut across the forehead in the first, the Filipino continued to apply the pressure and often found succes with his left hook in the second. 

However, it was Pierce's left hand that proved the difference which extends his professional record to 18-2. 

Full results from Friday's Overtime Boxing card can be found below. 

Pierce vs. Plania fight card results

• Elijah Pierce def. Mike Plania
• Oshae Jones def. Miranda Barber
• Gabriel Muratalla def. Edwin Rodriguez
• Haven Brady Jr. def. Andre Rene Rodriguez
• Ricardo Lucio Galvan def. Xavian Ramirez