Luque Reacts to Nick Diaz’s UFC 310 Withdrawal
Nick Diaz withdrew from his scheduled UFC 310 bout with Vicente Luque in November 2024; the promotion did not announce a reason. Luque told MMA Fighting he was concerned after seeing a video circulating online and said he hoped Diaz would seek support. That was Luque’s reaction, not a medical assessment. The matchup was canceled, and Themba Gorimbo stepped in to face Luque instead.
What happened to the UFC 310 bout
UFC 310 took place on December 7, 2024, with Gorimbo replacing Diaz. Luque submitted Gorimbo by anaconda choke at 0:52 of the first round. The UFC’s card update confirmed the replacement, and the official results record Luque’s win.
Luque’s later results
Luque later lost to Kevin Holland and Joel Álvarez in 2025. He then moved up to middleweight, submitted Kelvin Gastelum in the first round at UFC 327 in April 2026, and lost a unanimous decision to Tresean Gore at UFC 330 in August. These later results put the Diaz cancellation in context: Luque’s scheduled opponent changed, but his UFC career continued through a division move and new matchups.
A response, not a diagnosis
Luque spoke about Diaz with respect and concern. Diaz’s withdrawal reason was not publicly disclosed, and a viral clip alone does not establish someone’s health. The interview embed above is retained as part of this 2024 report.
