VIDEO: Watch Vicente Luque's heroic submission at UFC 327

Vincent Luque Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Vincent Luque He proved he has everything it takes to turn his career around in his new weight class. After a losing streak in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), the Brazilian moved to the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg) and, in his UFC 327 debut, finished Kelvin Gastelum with a triangle choke, after facing difficulties in the stand-up fight.

Vicente started the fight fighting close to the cage, while Gastelum dominated the center of the octagon. The American connected with combinations, and the Brazilian struggled with the distance, relying on more powerful strikes. Then he landed an uppercut that took his opponent to the ground, took control on the ground, and secured the submission with a triangle choke.

Amazing! Vincent Luque only a Kelvin Gastelum to get your first victory at 185 pounds 🔥#UFC327 | Watch live by @PPlusDeportes pic.twitter.com/HMjRPT9r3N

- UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 11, 2026

Vincent Luque submits Kelvin Gastelum in round 1! #UFC327 pic.twitter.com/F18erd2q7S

— TakeruCigarra (@TakeruCigarra) April 11, 2026

With victory, Vincent LuqueAt 34 years old, he reached the milestone of 24 career wins and ended a losing streak of two consecutive defeats. Gastelum, on the other hand, suffered his 11th loss in the UFC.