UFC Vegas 34 features a lightweight fight between Vinc Pichel and Austin Hubbard on the main card.
The 38-year-old fighter Pichel made his UFC debut in 2012. But, the veteran has been inconsistent throughout his career. Pichel has only fought eight times in the span of 9 years at UFC. However, he didn’t let that inconsistency affect him in his fights and managed a four-fight win streak in the period of 2014-16. Pichel is coming off to this fight with 2 solid wins against Jim Miller and Roosevelt Roberts.
On the other hand, his opponent Austin Hubbard has fought 6 fights in the span of two and half years. Of which, he has managed to win three. Austin is also coming off a solid unanimous decision over Dakota Bush back in April. Interestingly, both the fighters have lost to elite wrestlers and grapplers like Vinc has lost to GSP and Hubbard to Davi Ramos and Joe Solecki in the past.
Vinc Pichel vs Austin Hubbard faceoff:
Vinc Pichel vs Austin Hubbard stats:
Stats | Vinc Pichel | Austin Hubbard |
---|---|---|
Wins | 13 | 13 |
Losses | 2 | 5 |
Height | 5’10” (178cm) | 5’10” (178cm) |
Takedown average | 3.83 | 0.81 |
Weigh-in results | 55.0 lbs | 156.5 lbs |
Reach | 72.0″ (183cm) | 71.0″ (180cm) |
Vinc Pichel vs Austin Hubbard predictions:
Comparing their fighting style the match-up is quite similar. Both the fighters would like to keep the fight standing. But, Vinc might look for a takedown as he has an advantage of 3.83-to-0.81 takedown average against Hubbard.
When it comes to striking both the fighters have similar strength. But, Vinc is not a natural striker, he keeps his hands low all the time and uses head movement to avoid strikes. Hubbard on the other hand is a natural striker who has a nice fundamental of boxing, does good range boxing. So, he is a better striker as he is more comfortable fighting on the feet.
However, Vinc could potentially outwork him since Hubbard is low in volume. Pichel generally comes in with volume strikes following the takedown approach. Especially given the success that Austin’s previous opponents have had with taking Hubbard down and controlling him with the wrestling, fight fans can expect the same here as well.
As both the fighters have decent cardio the fight will go the distance and it is safe to say that Pichel will control Hubbard throughout the fight for a decision win.