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UFC 327 video: Vicente Luque finishes Kelvin Gastelum early
TL;DR
Vicente Luque defeated Kelvin Gastelum with a D'Arce choke at UFC 327, finishing the fight at 4:08 of Round 1. This victory marked Luque's return to form after a two-fight losing streak.
MIAMI – Vicente Luque has prided himself on D'Arce and anaconda chokes, and at UFC 327 he showed off his signature move in front of his home state audience.
In the card's second prelim at Kaseya Center, Luque (24-12-1 MMA, 17-8 UFC) tapped fellow longtime promotional veteran Kelvin Gastelum (20-11 MMA, 14-11 UFC) with a D'Arce choke at 4:08 of Round 1. The bout took place at middleweight, though both men have also competed at welterweight throughout their careers.
Luque's finishing sequence started on the feet and ended on the ground. He dropped Gastelum with a big punch. Gastelum weathered a sea of follow-up punches, but was unable to fend off Luque's jiu-jitsu prowess.
Luque, 34, snapped a two-fight skid with the win. Gastelum, 34, falls to 3-3 in his most recent six.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 327 results:
- Vicente Luque def. Kelvin Gastelum via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 4:08
- Charles Radtke def. Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 327 video: Vicente Luque finishes Kelvin Gastelum early
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Vicente Luque vs. Kelvin Gastelum fight at UFC 327?
Vicente Luque won the fight by tapping Kelvin Gastelum with a D'Arce choke in the first round.
How did Vicente Luque's victory at UFC 327 impact his career record?
With this win, Vicente Luque improved his record to 24-12-1 MMA and 17-8 in the UFC, ending a two-fight losing streak.
