MMA Preview – Vinc Pichel vs Austin Hubbard at UFC Vegas 34
VINC PICHEL VS AUSTIN HUBBARD FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 34? Sunday 22nd August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 34? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 34? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 34 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 34? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
VINC PICHEL VS AUSTIN HUBBARD LOWDOWN
Vinc Pichel (13-2) made his UFC debut in 2012 and has only fought eight times. He lost his debut by getting ragdolled by Rustam Khabilov and eventually knocked out. He showed his worth responding with an impressive four-fight win streak but then ran into another elite wrestler in 2018. Gregor Gillespie dominated him and secured an arm triangle in the second round. He has only fought twice since but has picked up two solid unanimous decisions – Roosevelt Roberts in 2019 and then Jim Miller another year later.
Austin Hubbard (13-5) has been far more active racking up six fights since his UFC debut in 2019. He has not been as consistent as Pichel going 3-3. He has lost to top tier grapplers Davi Ramos (unanimous decision), Mark Madsen (unanimous decision) Joe Solecki (submission). His wins have come over Kyle Prepolec (unanimous decision), Max Rohskopf (retirement) and is coming off an impressive unanimous decision over Dakota Bush back in April.
VINC PICHEL VS AUSTIN HUBBARD PREDICTION
All of their losses have come to elite grapplers. However, Pichel is also an exceptional wrestler and was just outclassed by two of the best wrestlers in the division at the time. So, the game plan for Pichel will be to call upon his wrestling and subdue Hubbard.
They match up very similarly physically, but the obvious difference is Hubbard’s preference to keep the fight on the feet. Pichel can strike, but he will only use his striking to set up a takedown.
Pichel will be relentless with his takedowns and Hubbard is a slippery customer but only has a 58% takedown defence. The longer the fight stays on the feet, the more chance Hubbard has in sealing each round with his volume, but we do not expect it to stay on the feet for long.
We expect Pichel to close the distance and get his hands on Hubbard. Pichel will not throw Hubbard around the cage, but he will control him enough to nullify his striking and seal a decision.
Prediction: Pichel via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
