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Taps out Kelvin Gastelum Luque defeated Kelvin Gastelum via submission (anaconda choke) at 4:08 of Round 1 at UFC 327 on Saturday in Miami.

Impact It was Luque's first fight at middleweight since April 2021. He defeated Thiago Santos via knockout that evening in a bout which came six fights prior to his UFC debut. Vicente had really struggled of late, losing to both Joel Alvarez and Kevin Holland last year and not looking particularly competitive in either. Luque doesn't have a knockout win since August 2020, but a short shot early in this one dropped Gastelum and set forth the circumstances which closed the show. Luque's age (34) and recent body of work suggest more inconsistency is forthcoming, but this was a stellar effort in a huge spot.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets new opponent Luque will now fight Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 327 on April 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Luque was originally set to face Kyle Daukaus, but the latter withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons. Luque will now receive a more favorable matchup and own a 4.5-inch reach advantage over an opponent who has gone 4-4 since February 2021.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Daukaus up next Luque will fight Kyle Daukaus at UFC 327 on April 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Luque's loss to Joel Alvarez in October marked back-to-back defeats for the 34-year-old, and he remains with just one win in the last two years. Momentum will certainly not be in his favor when he takes on Daukaus, who has won both of his previous two fights in under a minute.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Did officials cost Joel Alvarez statement win at UFC Rio? Spaniard comes clean on the controversy Joel Alvarez’s victory over Vicente Luque at UFC Rio was meant to mark a defining moment in his career.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Predictably not competitive in loss Luque lost to Joel Alvarez via unanimous decision (26-30, 26-30, 26-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Impact The UFC continues to be reckless regarding the level of competition they match the aging Luque up against and he continues to pay for it. He should have been knocked out in Round 1 here. Alvarez hit him in the eye and Luque dropped to his knees in agony. Referee Osiris Maia called the fight off, then allowed Luque to see the doctor and let it continue. The end result was Vicente absorbing a ton more damage, especially in Round 2, before dropping the lopsided unanimous decision. Luque will be 34 years old in late November and is just 1-3 in his past four fights dating back to March 2024. He's just about out of time.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets new opponent Luque will now fight Joel Alvarez at UFC Rio on Oct. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Luque was originally slated to take on Santiago Ponzinibbio in October, but the latter was forced to withdraw for unknown reasons. Luque will now aim to secure his first win of 2025 against Alvarez, who has won each of his last three fights.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ponzinibbio up next Luque is scheduled to compete against Santiago Ponzinibbio in a welterweight fight at UFC Rio on Oct. 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Luque will look to bounce back by defeating Ponzibbio, also fighting off a loss. The former submitted to Kevin Holland in June, while the latter got finished via TKO to Daniel Rodriguez in May.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 316: Kevin Holland post-fight interview UFC 316 winner Kevin Holland spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his second-round submission of Vicente Luque.

JUNE 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

"Secretly went to Dagestan" - MMA X explodes as Kevin Holland delivers stunning submission win over Vicente Luque at UFC 316 Kevin Holland achieved a decisive win by submitting Vicente Luque at the opening bout of UFC 316 main card. The finish then sparked reaction...

JUNE 8, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 316 main card opens with slick submission from fan favorite The main card action for UFC 316 kicked off with a welterweight contest between Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque.

JUNE 8, 2025 • SI.COM

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JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Inconsistent ways continue Luque lost to Kevin Holland via submission (brabo choke) at 1:03 of Round 2 at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.

Impact Luque has been having issues with better competition for years now and this was the latest example of that. He was simply outworked by Holland on the feet in Round 1 before making a crucial mistake early in Round 2. Vicente put forth a lazy kick attempt and Holland caught it and threw him to the ground. He then left his neck exposed in his attempt to get up. Luque, who will be 34 years old in late November, has alternated wins and losses in his last five fights dating to August 2022. Expect him to hover around the .500 mark moving forward if the UFC isn't careful regarding the level of competition they match him up against.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Holland issues definitive prediction for upcoming Vicente Luque fight at UFC 316 Kevin Holland will take on Vicente Luque in the very first fight of the UFC 316 main card this Saturday. Ahead of the fight, Holland has exp...

JUNE 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 316: Vicente Luque media day interview UFC 316 fighter Vicente Luque spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his main card bout vs. Kevin Holland on Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Taking on Holland Luque will take on Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout at UFC 316 on June 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Luque is coming off a bounce-back win against Themba Gorimbo, disposing of the fighter via an Anaconda Choke in the first round of a bout back in December. Now, he'll look to stack momentum and victories against an opponent in Holland who is also coming off a much-needed victory.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime Nick Diaz coach Cesar Gracie not on board with UFC Abu Dhabi fight vs. Vicente Luque “It’s not the fight I would’ve made,” Cesar Gracie said of Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque.

JULY 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Vicente Luque remains on UFC Atlantic City with co-main event vs. Joaquin Buckley Vicente Luque will still fight at the UFC’s return to Atlantic City, but it will be against a lesser-ranked name than originally intended.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Atlantic City loses headliner as Sean Brady vs. Vicente Luque fizzles Two months out, the UFC’s return to Atlantic City is suddenly without a main event.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC free fight: Geoff Neal viciously knocks out Vicente Luque with nasty combination Watch Geoff Neal’s vicious knockout win over Vicente Luque.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ian Machado Garry: 'I'm going to finish Vicente Luque whatever way I want' at UFC 296 Ian Machado Garry’s confidence is sky high ahead of his UFC 296 bout vs. Vicente Luque.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vicente Luque happy to draw Ian Machado Garry at UFC 296, wants fights that put eyes on him Vicente Luque has already had a taste of being a top-ranked UFC welterweight, but now he’s targeting big names – and Ian Machado Garry is pe...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vicente Luque 3.0: How a serious brain injury reignited dream of becoming UFC champion Vicente Luque opens up about the brain injury that nearly ended his career and reignited his dream of becoming UFC champion.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

'It's always been business': Teammates Ian Garry, Vicente Luque share audio messages ahead of UFC 296 fight Teammates Ian Garry and Vicente Luque send each other audio messages after getting booked for UFC 296.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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