Vinc Pichel | |
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Born | Vinc Pichel November 23, 1982 Lancaster, California, United States |
Other names | From Hell |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 72 in (180 cm) |
Team | Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Academy Street Sports Simi Valley Sugarfoot Training Center |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 7 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
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Vinc Pichel is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2009, Pichel was also a contestant on the The Ultimate Fighter: Live.
Pichel was one of 32 Lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. Pichel advanced into the TUF house and won two bouts before losing to Al Iaquinta.
After reaching the semifinals in The Ultimate Fighter: Live, Pichel was given an opportunity in the UFC. He made his official UFC debut on December 15, 2012. Pichel fought promotional newcomer Rustam Khabilov and lost the fight via KO due to a suplex and punches in the first round.
Pichel next fought Garett Whiteley at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou on January 15, 2014. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Pichel faced Anthony Njokuani at UFC 173 on May 24, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
After an extended hiatus, Pichel is expected to face Damien Brown on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.