Vicente Luque is gearing up for a summer showdown with Nick Diaz, and he’s not holding back on his expectations for the fight. The 32-year-old welterweight fighter is set to face off against the 40-year-old MMA star on August 3 in Abu Dhabi at UFC on ABC 7, marking a career highlight for Luque.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Luque expressed his admiration for Diaz’s fighting style, noting that he has always been inspired by Diaz’s aggressive approach in the Octagon. Luque shared, “His fight style always inspired me, walking forward, putting on the pressure, trying to break his opponent, looking not only to finish, but really to dominate, like to break. It’s the mentality, who wants it more? And that’s something I always try to bring to my fights and to my style.”
While Luque had always wanted to fight Nick, he never thought the opportunity would come to fruition, especially after Diaz’s long hiatus from the sport. However, as fate would have it, the highly anticipated matchup is now set to take place, much to Luque’s excitement.
As the countdown to fight night begins, Luque is preparing for a tough battle against Diaz, acknowledging his opponent’s strength, cardio, and fighting spirit. With just 58 days to go until the epic showdown, fans can expect an intense and thrilling fight between these two seasoned fighters. Stay tuned for more updates as the fight draws closer!