Vicente Luque
“The Silent Assassin”
Record 24-12-1BrazilKill Cliff FC
The style
Violent Pressure
brawling · anaconda choke · finisher
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Vicente Luque is one of the most reliably violent fighters of his era, with 21 of his 24 wins coming by finish, split almost evenly between knockouts and submissions. The Brazilian spent a decade as a welterweight action-fighter staple, beating names like Tyron Woodley, Michael Chiesa, and Rafael dos Anjos while landing in brawl after brawl. Now competing at middleweight, he reminded everyone he is still dangerous by choking out former title challenger Kelvin Gastelum with his signature anaconda choke in the first round in April. The mileage is real, with 37 pro fights and a chin that has been cracked, but the finishing instinct has never left.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 24-12-1 |
| Age | 34 |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Reach | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Brazil |
| Team | Kill Cliff FC |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.8 |
| Striking accuracy | 50% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 5.24 |
| Striking defense | 51% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 0.89 |
| Takedown accuracy | 48% |
| Takedown defense | 59% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.7 |
How they win
11 KO/TKO10 SUB3 DEC
How they lose
2 KO/TKO3 SUB7 DEC