Vicente Luque will still fight at the UFC’s return to Atlantic City, N.J., next month, but it will be against a lesser-ranked opponent than originally intended. Luque (22-9-1 MMA, 15-5 UFC) is set to meet Joaquin Buckley (18-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) in a three-round welterweight co-main event at UFC Fight Night on March 31 , which takes place at Boardwalk Hall and airs on ESPN. Two people with knowledge of the situation verified the booking to MMA Junkie after the venue announced the fight on Thursday. UFC officials initially announced Luque would be facing Sean Brady in the main event of the card. However, it was later revealed Brady never actually signed for the fight and had been dealing with lingering injuries. Now Luque, No

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Vicente Luque remains on UFC Atlantic City with co-main event vs. Joaquin Buckley – MMA Junkie

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