The Brazilian welterweight was on a roll in 2016, riding a four-fight winning streak in the UFC with two knockouts and two submissions, but Leon Edwards put an end to his rise earlier this year. Now, he wants to return to the win column facing former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine.
"There’s nothing set yet, date or opponent, but I’m talking to the UFC and going to my social media to ask for a fight with Tarec,” Luque told MMA Fighting. "I think that’s a good fight for me, a good match-up for both of us and for the fans who love a stand-up battle.