Vinc Pichel

Vincent Alan Pichel[1] (born November 23, 1982) 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 Ultimate Fighter: Live.

Vinc Pichel
BornVincent Alan Pichel[1]
(1982-11-23) November 23, 1982
Lancaster, California, United States
Other namesFrom Hell
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Weight155.8 lb (70.7 kg; 11.13 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[2]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofDenver, Colorado, United States[3]
TeamBig John McCarthy's Ultimate Training Academy (2007–2012)[4]
Alliance MMA (2012)[5]
Peterson Grapplers (2012–2021)[5]
Street Sports Simi Valley[6]
Sugarfoot Training Center[6]
Factory X (2021–present)[3]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[7]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout8
By decision6
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

Growing up in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, Pichel was expelled from multiple schools due to his behavior during his youth.[8] He never graduated, and at the age of 15 he was already using drugs which ultimately led him to get kicked out from his home by his mother. For five years he was using drugs and lacking permanent residence but after getting introduced to MMA by his friend, Pichel straightened out and started ambitious training.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pichel compiled an amateur record of 10–1 before turning professional in 2009. He won his first seven fights by KO/TKO before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

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.

Pichel is scheduled to face Benoît Saint-Denis on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision. In the months after the fight, Pichel suffered a torn labrum and bicep, sidelining him for three years.

After an extended hiatus, Pichel returned to face Damien Brown on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.[11] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[12]

Pichel faced Joaquim Silva on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Pichel faced Gregor Gillespie on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[15] He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke in the second round.[16]

Pichel faced Roosevelt Roberts on June 29, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 3.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18] The fight was the last of his prevailing contract with the UFC, making him a free agent.[19]

Pichel was scheduled to face Alexander Yakovlev on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21[20] However, Pichel pulled out of the fight on October 24 citing an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Roosevelt Roberts.[21]

Having recovered from the hip surgery that pulled him from the Yakovlev fight, Pichel faced Jim Miller at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020.[22][23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Pichel faced Austin Hubbard on August 21, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 29.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Pichel was scheduled to face Mark Madsen on February 12, 2022 at UFC 271.[27] However, they were pushed back to UFC 273 due to unknown reasons.[28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Pichel was scheduled to face Jesse Ronson on October 1, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 211.[30] However, Pichel withdraw due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Joaquim Silva.[31]

Pichel was scheduled to face Benoît Saint-Denis on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[9] However, Pichel pulled out in late-May due to injury and was replaced by Ismael Bonfim.[32]

Pichel is scheduled to face Ismael Bonfim on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[33]

Personal life

Pichel formerly worked for AAA while also fighting in the UFC. Later, he went to school to become an electrician instead.[34]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 14 wins 3 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 0 1
By decision 6 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–3 Mark Madsen Decision (unanimous) UFC 273 April 9, 2022 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 14–2 Austin Hubbard Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–2 Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–2 Roosevelt Roberts Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos June 29, 2019 3 5:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss 11–2 Gregor Gillespie Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 2018 2 4:06 Utica, New York, United States
Win 11–1 Joaquim Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 10–1 Damien Brown KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt June 11, 2017 1 3:37 Auckland, New Zealand
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: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson 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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–1 Al Iaquinta Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Live May 25, 2012 (Live airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Semifinal round.
Win 3–0 Chris Saunders Decision (majority) May 18, 2012 (Live airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Quarterfinal round.
Win 2–0 John Cofer Submission (arm triangle choke) April 20, 2012 (Live airdate) 3 0:44 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Preliminary round.
Win 1–0 Cody Pfister Submission (rear naked choke) March 9, 2012 (Live airdate) 1 3:39 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Elimination round.

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See also

References
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