Vicente Luque News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 148 with Ian Machado Garry, Vicente Luque, Dustin Jacoby, and Brian Kelleher
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2023
The 148th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 296. We’re first joined by 10th-ranked UFC welterweight Ian Machado Garry (1:45). Next, ninth-ranked UFC welterweight Vicente Luque (16:11). 15th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby (30:51) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher (44:39).
Vicente Luque believes Ian Garry's disrespect could lead to Kill Cliff ban: "Everybody has my back"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Vicente Luque has discussed his upcoming fight with Ian Garry. ‘The Silent Assassin’ and ‘The Future’ are currently slated to clash at UFC 296 later this month. For Vicente Luque, the bout will be his first since a unanimous decision win over Rafael dos Anjos in August. Meanwhile, Ian Garry has been out of action since a victory over Neil Magny in August.
Teammates Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque share conversation to discuss fighting one another at UFC 296
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2023
Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque are teammates and will be fighting one another at UFC 296. Garry and Luque are both in the top 15, so the fight does make sense as the winner will get another big fight next time out. Yet, some were surprised that they are fighting one another as they are teammates. Garry even told BJPENN.com after his win over Magny that he wanted to avoid fighting his teammates.
Ian Machado Garry booked to fight Vicente Luque at UFC 296 in Las Vegas
Fernando Quiles - September 24, 2023
Another welterweight barn burner has been booked for UFC 296, and this time it’s Vicente Luque vs. Ian Machado Garry. The UFC’s year-end pay-per-view looks to be a crucial night for the welterweight division. In the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards puts his welterweight gold on the line against Colby Covington. Also featured on the card will be a 170-pound tilt between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Now, UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Luque vs. Garry has been added to the card.
Pros react after Vicente Luque defeats Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 78
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 78 event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Vicente Luque taking on Rafael dos Anjos. Luque (22-9-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Geoff Neal twelve months ago. ‘The Silent Assassin’ had experienced a brain bleed following that bout and was forced to undergo significant testing before finally being cleared to fight by the Nevada Commission last month. Vicente had gone 4-2 over his previous six fights overall, earning wins over Tyron Woodley, Michael Chiesa, Randy Brown and Niko Price during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 78 Results: Vicente Luque defeats Rafael dos Anjos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 78 results, including the welterweight main event between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos. Luque (21-9-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Geoff Neal twelve months ago. ‘The Silent Assassin’ experienced a brain bleed following that bout and was forced to undergo significant testing before finally being cleared to fight by the Nevada Commission last month. Vicente has gone 4-2 over his past six fights overall, earning wins over Tyron Woodley, Michael Chiesa, Randy Brown and Niko Price during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 78: 'Luque vs. dos Anjos' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2023
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC Vegas 78 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos. Luque (21-9-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Geoff Neal twelve months ago. ‘The Silent Assassin’ experienced a brain bleed following that bout and was forced to undergo significant testing before finally being cleared to fight by the Nevada Commission last month. Vicente has gone 4-2 over his past six fights overall, earning wins over Tyron Woodley, Michael Chiesa, Randy Brown and Niko Price during that stretch.
Vicente Luque details recovery from brain bleed ahead of Rafael dos Anjos fight: "That was definitely unfortunate"
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Vicente Luque has discussed his return against Rafael dos Anjos. ‘The Silent Assassin’ has been out of action since a knockout loss to Geoff Neal last August. The fight was hard to watch, as the Brazilian took a lot of damage in the stoppage defeat. As it turns out, Vicente Luque suffered a brain bleed as a result of his knockout loss at UFC Vegas 59 last summer.
Vicente Luque believes Rafael dos Anjos is the "perfect fight" for his return at UFC Vegas 78: "I do believe I can finish him"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Vicente Luque needed to make some changes after losing back-to-back fights. Luque is coming off a knockout loss to Geoff Neal and before that dropped a decision to Belal Muhammad. After his last loss, he suffered a brain hemorrhage which is why he hasn’t fought for over a year.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 134 with Bryce Hall, Vicente Luque, John Dodson, Chris Daukaus, Isaac Dulgarian, Francis Marshall
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
The 134th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 78 and BKFC 48 this weekend. We’re first joined by YouTuber and influencer Bryce Hall (2:35). Next, 10th-ranked UFC welterweight Vicente Luque (17:25) stops by. BKFC flyweight John Dodson (39:16) then joins the show. UFC light heavyweight Chris Daukaus (51:28) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC featherweights Isaac Dulgarian (1:15:17) and Francis Marshall (1:25:45)
Vicente Luque cleared for return against Rafael dos Anjos after 2022 brain hemorrhage
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2023
UFC welterweight Vicente Luque had to undergo additional testing to face Rafael dos Anjos in August. ‘The Silent Assassin’ is currently slated to return opposite the former UFC champion next month. For his part, Rafael dos Anjos last submitted Bryan Barberena last December in his most recent appearance. As of now, the two are expected to headline UFC Vegas 79, in an important one for Vicente Luque.
Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos slated for UFC Vegas 78 main event in August
Josh Evanoff - May 26, 2023
UFC welterweight contenders Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos have booked their returns. ‘The Silent Assassin’ has been out of the octagon since a clash against Geoff Neal last August. In that co-main event outing between ranked contenders, the Brazilian was dominated. Neal wound up scoring a third-round knockout over Luque, handing him his second straight loss. The Brazilian had previously lost to Belal Muhammad that April, kickstarting his losing streak.
Pros react after Geoff Neal KO's Vicente Luque at UFC Vegas 59
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 59 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Vicente Luque taking on Geoff Neal. Luque (21-9-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after having his four-fight win streak snapped by Belal Muhammad back in April. Prior to that setback, ‘The Silent Assassin’ was coming off four straight stoppage wins, which included finishes of Michael Chiesa and Tyron Woodley.
UFC Vegas 59 Results: Geoff Neal KO's Vicente Luque (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 59 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Vicente Luque taking on Geoff Neal. Luque (21-8-1 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound after having his four-fight win streak snapped by Belal Muhammad back in April. Prior to that setback, ‘The Silent Assassin’ was coming off four straight stoppage wins, which included finishes of Michael Chiesa and Tyron Woodley.
Geoff Neal plans to "throw down" with Vicente Luque at UFC Vegas 59: "I do think I can knock him out"
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2022
Geoff Neal is excited for his UFC Vegas 59 co-main event fight against Vicente Luque. Both Neal and Luque are fan-favorites and are known to stand-and-trade with their opponents. With that, Neal always thought he would end up fighting Luque, however, he says he did want to fight Sean Brady.
Vicente Luque looking to create "a lot of chaos and a lot of violence" against Geoff Neal: "It's going to be a banger"
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2022
Vicente Luque is expecting a war when he faces Geoff Neal in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 59. Luque is coming off a five-round decision loss to Belal Muhammad and after the setback, he wasn’t quite sure what would be next. Yet, when he got the call to face Neal he was excited as he knows this is a very fun fight for the fans and one he expects will result in a lot of violence.
Nate Diaz reveals he's asked for fights against Tony Ferguson and Vicente Luque: "It was never good on their side"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz is ready to leave the promotion. The Stockton-native has been out of the cage since his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263 in June 2021. The loss was his second in a row, having been stopped by Jorge Masvidal back in November 2019. However, the fight with Edwards had importance to it.
What's next for Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque after UFC Vegas 51?
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 51, a welterweight rematch between Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque headlined the card. Muhammad entered the fight coming off a dominant decision win over Stephen Thompson back in December. He was riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak going 7-0 with one No Contest with another notable win coming over Demian Maia.