Rafael Dos Anjos vs Vicente Luque — Fight recap

Vicente Luque defeated Rafael Dos Anjos by unanimous decision over five rounds on August 12, 2023, controlling the welterweight contest through superior grappling and cage dominance. Luque landed 72 significant strikes on 51% accuracy while securing eight of eleven takedown attempts for a 72% success rate, accumulating 12:01 of control time.

Dos Anjos countered with 66 significant strikes at 48% accuracy but managed only two of seven takedowns, spending just 3:54 controlling the action. The tactical disparity centered on Luque's wrestling superiority, which neutralized Dos Anjos' striking volume and prevented him from establishing his typical offensive rhythm.

All three judges favored Luque's dominant grappling approach and positional control throughout the five rounds. The result signals Luque's continued rise in the welterweight rankings while raising questions about Dos Anjos' ability to compete at the division's elite level.