What type of fighter is Vicente Luque?

Vincente Luque is a 32-year-old professional fighter from Brazil competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is currently ranked as the No.11th contender.

Making his professional MMA debut in 2009, ‘The Silent Assasin’ is currently on a record of 22 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw. Before signing up with the UFC in 2015, Luque competed in numerous promotions, namely Fight Club 300, The Gladiators, Smash Fight, Spartan MMA, etc.

Moreover, Vincente Luque has a resume of 11 wins by knockout, 8 wins by submission, and 13 first-round finishes in his mixed martial arts career.

Vicente Luque Fighting Style

Vincente Luque’s fighting style falls under Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. As per the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s player profile, Vincente Luque is a fighter based on Muay Thai.

‘The Silent Assasin’ started training in Karate at the age of 3. He continued with Karate even after moving to Brazil with his mother after her divorce at 6. 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?

Vincente Luque is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a purple belt in Brazilian submission wrestling called Luta Livre. Earlier, Luque was a brown belt in jiu-jitsu until 2021, when he got promoted to black.

Vincente Luque UFC Career

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. He had recent back-to-back losses but bounced back with a win over Rafael dos Anjos.

He is now gearing up to fight Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot on March 30, 2024.

*Last updated on March 20, 2024.