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Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland Set for UFC 316 in Newark

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Published21 Apr 2025

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The UFC has officially added a must-watch welterweight clash to its UFC 316 pay-per-view lineup, as Vicente Luque and Kevin Holland are set to square off on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Both fighters are known for their action-packed styles and have a combined 18 post-fight bonuses in their UFC careers, promising fans a thrilling encounter likely to deliver fireworks.

Two Fan Favorites Collide in High-Stakes Showdown

Luque (23-10-1, 16-6 UFC), born in New Jersey but fighting out of Brazil, returns to the Garden State riding high after a statement win. In his last outing, Luque submitted Themba Gorimbo with a lightning-fast 52-second anaconda choke at UFC 310, earning yet another post-fight bonus and rebounding from a tough loss to Joaquin Buckley earlier in the year. With an 87% finish rate, “The Silent Assassin” has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous and entertaining fighters in the division.

On the other side of the cage, Kevin Holland (27-13, 1 NC; 14-10 UFC) continues his relentless pace. Holland snapped a two-fight skid in March by outpointing Gunnar Nelson in London, a performance that earned him a rare decision-based Performance of the Night bonus. Known for his willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, Holland will be making his 12th appearance in just three years—a testament to his activity and durability. Like Luque, Holland boasts nine post-fight bonuses and finishes 81% of his wins inside the distance.

UFC 316: A Stacked Card for Newark

The addition of Luque vs. Holland bolsters an already loaded UFC 316 card. The main event features a bantamweight title rematch between champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Sean O’Malley, while the co-main event sees two-time Olympic gold medalist and former PFL champion Kayla Harrison challenge Julianna Peña for the women’s bantamweight strap. Other notable bouts include Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer and a pivotal bantamweight clash between Marlon Vera and Mario Bautista.

For Luque, the Newark bout represents a homecoming of sorts, returning to the state where he was born. For Holland, it’s another chance to cement his status as one of the division’s most entertaining and unpredictable fighters. Both men are looking to build momentum and reassert themselves as top contenders in the crowded welterweight landscape.

Fans and pundits alike are already buzzing about the stylistic matchup. Luque’s aggressive, finish-oriented approach pairs perfectly with Holland’s rangy striking and submission skills, making this a potential Fight of the Night candidate. With both fighters eager to climb back into title contention, expect nothing less than a high-octane battle when the cage door closes in Newark.

As UFC 316 approaches, anticipation is building for one of the most action-packed cards of the year and Luque vs. Holland is shaping up to be a can’t-miss welterweight war