Vinc Pichel
| Vinc Pichel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Vinc Pichel November 23, 1982 Lancaster, California, United States |
| Other names | From Hell |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 72 in (180 cm)[1] |
| Team |
Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Academy[2] Street Sports Simi Valley[2] Sugarfoot Training Center[2] |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Spouse | Nicole Lewis |
| Children | Stepson-Noah |
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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.
Mixed martial arts career
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championships
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.[4] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Anthony Njokuani | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 173 | May 24, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Garett Whiteley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Rustam Khabilov | KO (suplex and punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | December 15, 2012 | 1 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | David Gardner | TKO (punches) | Fight Club OC | August 18, 2011 | 2 | 1:47 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Matt Bahntge | KO (punch) | All Stars Promotions MMA | March 25, 2011 | 2 | 0:32 | Commerce, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Emilio Chavez | TKO (punches) | Respect the Cage | January 15, 2011 | 2 | 2:52 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Rodney Rhoden | TKO (punches) | All Star Promotions: Civic Disobedience 4 | December 4, 2010 | 2 | 1:56 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Anthony McDavitt | TKO (punches) | Santa Ynez MMA | June 4, 2010 | 2 | 0:23 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Miles Howard | TKO (punches) | National Fight Alliance MMA: Resurrection | December 18, 2009 | 2 | 1:05 | Ventura, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Franky Childs | KO (punches) | Hitman Fighting Productions | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 2:15 | Pomona, California, United States |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC 173 Barao vs. Dillashaw". UFC.com. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Brian Martin (May 22, 2014). "UFC 173: Vinc Pichel hopes hard work pays off against Anthony Njokuani". dailynews.com.
- ↑ "Vinc Pichel - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-03-18). "Anthony Njokuani meets Vinc Pichel at UFC 173 in May in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
