Vincent Luque He begins a new phase in his career with the move to the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg) and demonstrates confidence in handling the physical challenges of the category. Experienced and accustomed to facing tough opponents, the Brazilian relies on technique and a complete repertoire to compensate for the possible strength disadvantage against naturally larger fighters.
Even knowing he won't be one of the strongest athletes in the division, Luque assures that adaptation won't be a problem. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie Radio', the fighter revealed that he's already experienced this scenario in training, sharing the mat with heavier and more physically dominant names, which has been fundamental to his evolution in this new phase of his career.
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“I believe I have enough skill and technique to handle these challenges. I know I won’t be one of the strongest, but that doesn’t worry me because I’m already used to training with bigger athletes,” he said. Vincent Luque.
Among the partners mentioned are Ridder's Reinier e Gregory Robocop, two athletes known for their strength and intensity. According to Luque, this constant experience with more powerful fighters allows him to develop technical solutions to neutralize the physical pressure inside the octagon.
"The Ridder's Reinier"For example, Robocop is very strong and sometimes puts pressure on me because of that, but I manage to work the positions with technique. Robocop is probably the strongest fighter I've ever trained with, and that has helped me adapt to this type of situation," explained the Brazilian.
Furthermore, the Brazilian emphasized that his strategy does not involve a radical physical transformation. The priority, at this moment, is to maintain performance, mobility, and stamina, factors he considers essential for competing at a high level, especially in longer fights.
“I don’t see strength as a problem. I know I’m fast, I have good timing, and a complete game to win any fight. I don’t want to drastically change my body, gain too much mass at once, and compromise my performance.”
I believe I have time to evolve within the category. The focus is on improving my performance, gradually gaining strength, and maintaining mobility so I can fight three or five rounds without losing quality,” Luque added.
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Vincent Luque in action in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/ Facebook @ufc
Vincent Luque He returned to middleweight in his last fight. The Brazilian won. Kelvin Gastelum via submission in the first round of UFC 327 in April. The athlete had not fought in the category since 2012, when he defeated Thiago Santos by technical knockout at Spartan MMA.
In total, Vicente has a record of 24 wins and 12 losses in his professional mixed martial arts career. In the UFC since December 2015, the middleweight has had 24 fights, accumulating 17 wins and seven losses.
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