Last Updated on April 2, 2022 3:41 pm by Erwin Noguera
Vicente Catta Preta Luque, who was born on November 27, 1991, is an American-born Brazilian professional mixed martial artist.
Luque currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
As of August 9, 2021, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
UFC Profile – Vicente Luque – UFC Career in recent years:
Luque vs. Barberena
Vicente Luque faced Bryan Barberena on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1.
After two competitive rounds that saw both men rock each other, Luque won the fight by TKO at the end of the third round after knocking Barberena down with a knee and finishing with punches.
With this win, he became the first man to give Barberena his first stoppage loss by TKO.
This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Luque vs. Krantz
Luque had to face Neil Magny on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 152.
However, it was reported on May 13, 2019, that Magny pulled out of the bout due to testing positive for Di-Hydroxy-LGD-4033, and he was replaced by newcomer Derrick Krantz.
Luque won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Luque vs. Perry
Luque faced Mike Perry on August 10, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 14.
He won the fight via split decision.
This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Luque vs. Thompson
Luque faced Stephen Thompson on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Luque vs. Price
In a quick turnaround, Luque had to face Niko Price in a rematch on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249.
However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.
He won the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage in round three.
Luque vs. Brown
The bout with Randy Brown was rescheduled and took place on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.
Utilizing low kicks and dropping Brown multiple times, Luque eventually won the fight via knockout in the second round.
This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Luque vs. Woodley
Luque faced Tyron Woodley on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260.
After hurting Woodley multiple times on the feet, Luque won the fight via D’Arce choke submission in round one.
This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Luque faced Michael Chiesa on August 7, 2021 at UFC 265.
He won the fight via D’Arce choke submission in round one.
This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.
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