Vincent Alan Pichel was born on November 23,1982 and is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
20 Facts About Vinc Pichel
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Vinc Pichel 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.
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For five years he was using drugs and lacking permanent residence but after getting introduced to MMA by his friend, Vinc Pichel straightened out and started ambitiously training.
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Vinc Pichel was one of 32 Lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
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Vinc Pichel made his official UFC debut on December 15,2012.
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Vinc Pichel fought promotional newcomer Rustam Khabilov and lost the fight via KO due to a suplex and punches in the first round.
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Vinc Pichel next fought Garett Whiteley at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou on January 15,2014.
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Vinc Pichel faced Anthony Njokuani at UFC 173 on May 24,2014.
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Vinc Pichel won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Vinc Pichel faced Joaquim Silva on January 27,2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacare vs Brunson 2.
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Vinc Pichel faced Gregor Gillespie on June 1,2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.
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Vinc Pichel lost the fight via arm-triangle choke in the second round.
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Vinc Pichel faced Roosevelt Roberts on June 29,2019, at UFC on ESPN 3.
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Vinc Pichel was scheduled to face Alexander Yakovlev on November 9,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 21 However, Vinc Pichel pulled out of the fight on October 24 citing an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Roosevelt Roberts.
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Vinc Pichel faced Austin Hubbard on August 21,2021, at UFC on ESPN 29.
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Vinc Pichel was scheduled to face Mark Madsen on February 12,2022, at UFC 271.
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Vinc Pichel was scheduled to face Jesse Ronson on October 1,2022, at UFC Fight Night 211.
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However, Vinc Pichel withdrew due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Joaquim Silva.
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Vinc Pichel was scheduled to face Benoit Saint-Denis on July 1,2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.
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Vinc Pichel was scheduled to face Ismael Bonfim on November 4,2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.