Vicente Luque is a 33-year-old professional fighter from Brazil competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is currently ranked as the No. 14th contender. Making his professional MMA debut in 2009, Luque has a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and one draw as of May 25, 2025. Before signing up with the UFC in 2015, Luque competed in numerous promotions, like Fight Club 300, The Gladiators, Smash Fight, Spartan MMA, etc.
Vicente Luque Fighting Style
Vicente Luque employs Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his fights and depends a lot on his striking. Luque started training in karate at the age of 3. He continued with it even after moving to Brazil with his mother. Before transitioning completely into mixed martial arts in 2008, Luque had already started training in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
What belt is Vicente Luque?
Vicente Luque is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a purple belt in Brazilian submission wrestling called Luta Livre. Prior to that, Luque was a brown belt in jiu-jitsu until 2021, when he got promoted to black.
Vicente Luque UFC Career
Vicente Luque debuted in the UFC in 2015. He had a strong start with multiple wins via submission and knockouts, earning him Performance of the Night bonuses. Luque also won several thrilling Fight of the Night awards. Despite losses to top contenders, he remains a dangerous fighter with impressive wins over well-known names like Tyron Woodley and Michael Chiesa.
Last updated on May 25, 2025
FAQs on Vicente Luque Fighting Style
A. Vinente Luque primarily is a striker.
A. Vicente Luque is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a purple belt in Brazilian submission wrestling called Luta Livre.
A. Vicente Luque was the Brazilian amateur kickboxing champion in 2009.
A. Vincente Luque started training in Karate at the age of 3.
A. Vicente Luque has a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and one draw as of May 25, 2025.
