Update on Vicente Luque’s fight status after suffering brain bleed

Vicente Luque received a license in Nevada to fight. Photo: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Brazilian welterweight veteran Vicente Luque suffered a cerebral hemorrhage following his knockout loss to Geoff Neal in August, 2022. Luque was KO’d in the third round and given a minimum one-year suspension.

On Tuesday, Luque received a one-year license in Nevada to fight.

The Nevada Athletic Commission requires the Brazilian welterweight to submit clearance from both a neurologist and neurosurgeon – independent of each other – to be allowed to fight, as well as a new MRI of his brain.

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Vicente Luque has back-to-back losses

The loss to Neal marked Luque’s second straight octagon defeat after a impressive four-fight winning streak.

On August 12 he will face former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in a headline bout at UFC Vegas 79.

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