Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Vicente Luque
23-11-1
Age
33
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
75.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:28
Gym
Blackzilians - Boca Raton, FL
UFC Record
16-8(24 bouts)
Wins By
8 KO 6 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 9R2 3R3 3R5 1
Last 5
WLWLL
Finish Rate
87%
Bonuses
9
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Westwood, United States
Next Fight2026-04-11
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
Opponent Last Bout
W - Gerald MeerschaertKO/TKOR1 0:43· Elbows to Head From Guard
Fight History
WIN
CL
vs Chad Laprise
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 4:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:16
LOSS
JB
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 3:17
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 3:17
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
GN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:01
LOSS
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Randy Brown
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 4:56
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 4:56
WIN
MP
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DK
vs Derrick Krantz
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:52
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:52
WIN
BB
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R3 4:54
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 4:54
WIN
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke After Drop to Ground
R2 4:08
SubmissionD'Arce Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 4:08
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HU
vs Hector Urbina
UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:00
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:00
WIN
AH
vs Alvaro Herrera Mendoza
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke From Half Guard
R2 3:52
SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Half Guard·R2 3:52
LOSS
JA
vs Joel Alvarez
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 1:03
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:03
WIN
TG
vs Themba Gorimbo
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R1 0:52
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R1 0:52
WIN
MC
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 3:25
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 3:25
WIN
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 3:56
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 3:56
WIN
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje· 2020-05-09
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R3 3:37
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R3 3:37
LOSS
ST
vs Stephen Thompson
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JT
vs Jalin Turner
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R1 3:52
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R1 3:52
WIN
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:19
WIN
HH
vs Hayder Hassan
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Submission
Anaconda Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 2:13
SubmissionAnaconda Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:13
LOSS
MG
vs Michael Graves
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.0/min
Grappling
0.97 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Vicente adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 52% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
⭐Other
Counters
36%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (125%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 251% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
8
57% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
43% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#12
25% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#22
25% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#31
13% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#41
13% of KOs
#5
1
13% of KOs
Punches to Head From Guard
#61
13% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 6 total finishes)
Other
D'Arce Choke On Ground
#12
33% of subs
D'Arce Choke After Drop to Ground
#21
17% of subs
D'Arce Choke From Half Guard
#31
17% of subs
Anaconda Choke After Drop to Guard
#41
17% of subs
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#51
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 57% KO/TKO, 43% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by D'Arce Choke On Ground (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 11 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 87% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 9 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc89%
Clinch
78% acc6%
Ground
78% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.23/min
5.02 landed/min5.25 absorbed/min
5.02
Landed/Min
5.25
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1093
Sig. Strikes Attempted2103
Key Insights
Vicente is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (26%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%
Landed
6
Defended
21
Total
27
0.97
TD / 15min
0.69
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
27
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
54
Attempted
52%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
60%
R2
20%
R3
20%
Key Insights
9 career submission wins.
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,186
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
2,168
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
20/8
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
91%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 24 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
0:38
R1 to Final
+10%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.8pp
Body
+2.2pp
Leg
-13.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
21.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
14.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
67%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3001
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 18
44% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights