Vicente Luque (born November 27, 1991) is an American/Brazilian MMA fighter who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight division. At present, he holds #11 on the rankings list for this weight class.
Luque was born November 27th, 1991, as a mixed heritage kid to a Brazilian mother and Chilean father in Westwood, New Jersey. Since his maternal grandmother served as a diplomat for many years in the country of Chile, his mother was brought up there, where she met and later married his father before coming back home to America to reside permanently.
Luque was raised trilingual, speaking Portuguese, Spanish, and English fluently. Beginning karate classes as soon as he could walk at age three, Luque eventually trained in multiple forms of martial arts - beginning in karate training at the young age of four. At six, Vicente relocated from Mexico to Brazil with his mother and continued training in karate until age 10.
After trying soccer for a short while, he transitioned into Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a teen before making the shift to mixed martial arts in 2008. By 2021, he had achieved both black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Brazilian martial art, Luta Livre, on the same day.
Vicente Luque Losses
Vicente Luque has faced 9 losses in his professional MMA career, with 5 losses in his UFC career against the likes of Michael Graves, Leon Edwards, Stephen Thompson, Belal Muhammad, and most recently, Geoff Neal.
Vicente Luque UFC Losses
Michael Graves - The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale (July 12, 2015)
Luque's first taste of defeat in the UFC came at the hands of Michael Graves. Despite a valiant effort, he suffered a unanimous decision loss in a closely contested bout.
Leon Edwards - UFC Fight Night 107 (March 18, 2017)
In his second UFC loss, Luque faced the current UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards. The fight highlighted the importance of precision and timing, as Edwards secured a unanimous decision victory.
Stephen Thompson - UFC 244 (November 2, 2019)
Luque's third loss came at the hands of the decorated striker Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. Known for his exceptional striking and unorthodox movement, Thompson posed a unique challenge. Despite a valiant effort, Luque faced a unanimous decision loss.
Belal Muhammad - UFC on ESPN 34 (April 16, 2022)
Luque’s fourth loss in the UFC octagon was against Belal Muhammad. The fight was evenly contested, with Muhammad emerging as the victor via a unanimous decision.
Geoff Neal - UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill (August 6, 2022)
Luque’s most recent loss against Geoff Neal was also his first loss via a KO. Neal landed some impressive punches and made Luque succumb in the 3rd round of the fight.
Vicente Luque UFC Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
| Win | 22–9–1 | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos | August 12, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 |
| Loss | 21–9–1 | Geoff Neal | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill | August 6, 2022 | 3 | 2:01 |
| Loss | 21–8–1 | Belal Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | April 16, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Michael Chiesa | Submission (D'arce Choke) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 1 | 3:25 |
| Win | 20–7–1 | Tyron Woodley | Submission (D'arce choke) | UFC 260 | March 27, 2021 | 1 | 3:56 |
| Win | 19–7–1 | Randy Brown | KO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | August 1, 2020 | 2 | 4:56 |
| Win | 18–7–1 | Niko Price | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 | 3 | 3:37 |
| Loss | 17–7–1 | Stephen Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 17–6–1 | Mike Perry | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | August 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 16–6–1 | Derrick Krantz | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee | May 18, 2019 | 1 | 3:52 |
| Win | 15–6–1 | Bryan Barberena | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez | February 17, 2019 | 3 | 4:54 |
| Win | 14–6–1 | Jalin Turner | KO (punches) | UFC 229 | October 6, 2018 | 1 | 3:52 |
| Win | 13–6–1 | Chad Laprise | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 1 | 4:16 |
| Win | 12–6–1 | Niko Price | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | October 28, 2017 | 2 | 4:08 |
| Loss | 11–6–1 | Leon Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 11–5–1 | Belal Muhammad | KO (punches) | UFC 205 | November 12, 2016 | 1 | 1:19 |
| Win | 10–5–1 | Héctor Urbina | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg | September 24, 2016 | 1 | 1:00 |
| Win | 9–5–1 | Álvaro Herrera | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | July 7, 2016 | 2 | 3:52 |
| Win | 8–5–1 | Hayder Hassan | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | December 19, 2015 | 1 | 2:13 |
| Loss | 7–5–1 | Michael Graves | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | July 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 |
Last Updated On March 20, 2024
FAQs
A. Vicente Luque has lost to skilled fighters like Leon Edwards, Stephen Thompson, Geoff Neal, Belal Muhammad, and Micheal Graves.
A. Vicente Luque’s MMA record is 22 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw (22-9-1).
A. For his last fight, Vicente Luque faced a loss against Geoff Neal at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill on August 6, 2022, via a KO in the 3rd round.
A. Vicente Luque is 32 years old in 2024.
A. Vicente Luque is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall.
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