Vicente Luque vs. Nick Diaz – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Vicente “The Silent Assassin” Luque will take on Nick “The Hurricane” Amil in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Luque brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Amil, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Luque has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.07 per minute. On the other hand, Amil boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.71 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Vicente Luque vs. Nick Diaz matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Vicente Luque is coming in with a 22-10-1 record. Luque will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Amil, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Vicente Luque on March 30, 2024, at UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega and holds a 26-10-0 (2 NC) record.

Vicente Luque has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 41-year-old Nick Diaz is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Vicente Luque stats

→ Luque’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Luque lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Luque’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Luque’s takedown average is 1 per 15 minutes.
→ Luque’s takedown defense is 62%.

Luque comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.07 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Amil fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 5.71 significant strikes per minute. Vicente Luque also has a 53% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Amil’s 1.28 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Nick Diaz stats

→ Amil’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Amil lands 5.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Amil’s takedown accuracy is 32%.
→ Amil’s takedown average is 1.28 per 15 minutes.
→ Amil’s takedown defense is 60%.

Nick spent, on average, 11:19 minutes in the Octagon, and Vicente has an average fight time of 10:02 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Vicente or Nick? Sound off in the comments.

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