Learn more about Vicente Luque's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2009
- 11 wins by KO, eight by submission (2 Anaconda, 3 D’Arce, arm triangle, guillotine, Brabo choke)
- 13 first round finishes
- Has won 10 of his last 11 and four in a row
- Owns 2012 knockout win over current UFC fighter Thiago “Marreta” Santos
UFC History
UFC 265 (8/7/21) Luque submitted Michael Chiesa via D'Arce choke at 3:25 of the first round
UFC 260 (3/27/21) Luque submitted Tyron Woodley via brabo choke at 3:56 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Luque knocked out Randy Brown at 4:56 of the second round
UFC 249 (5/9/20) Luque defeated Niko Price via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) at 3:37 of the third round
UFC 244 (11/2/19) Luque lost a three round unanimous decision to Stephen Thompson
UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Luque won a three round split decision over Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night (5/18/19) Luque stopped Derrick Krantz via strikes at 3:52 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (2/17/19) Luque stopped Bryan Barberena via strikes at 4:54 of the third round
UFC 229 (10/6/18) Luque knocked out Jalin Turner at 3:52 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/19/18) Luque knocked out Chad Laprise at 4:16 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/28/17) Luque submitted Niko Price via D’Arce choke at 4:08 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/18/17) Luque lost a three round unanimous decision to Leon Edwards
UFC 205 (11/12/16) Luque knocked out Belal Muhammad at 1:19 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (9/24/16) Luque knocked out Hector Urbina at 1:00 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/7/16) Luque submitted Alvaro Herrera via D’Arce choke at 3:52 of the second round
UFC on FOX (12/19/15) Luque submitted Hayder Hassan via anaconda choke at 2:13 of the first round
TUF 21 Finale (7/12/15) Luque lost a three round unanimous decision to Michael Graves
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 21
In fight 12, Luque lost a split decision to Hayder Hassan
In fight seven, Luque submitted Nathan Coy via anaconda choke in the third round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? My first contact with martial arts was at three years old. My mother is a black belt in karate, and she put me to train as soon as I could. Later on I stopped training for a couple of years, and at age 15, I started Muay Thai and that’s when I really decided that I wanted to be a fighter.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu, purple belt in Luta Livre and I have been champion of the Brazilian Amateur Kickboxing Cup in 2009
Do you have any heroes? My Mother and Father are my biggest heroes. They both worked very hard to give me a good education and make me a good man.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means having the opportunity to showcase my skills and prove that I am the best.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have gone for physical education and am still going.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have always studied and I also teach Muay Thai
Favorite grappling technique: Anaconda and D’arce Chokes
Favorite Striking technique: Knees
