Santiago Luna successfully maintained his unblemished professional record by securing a decisive victory against Angel Pacheco. This impressive win served as the electrifying opening bout of the UFC Mexico main card.
Luna initiated the contest with an aggressive striking strategy, unleashing powerful blows that allowed him to dominate the first round on his feet.
In the second round, ‘Borderboy’ strategically transitioned, showcasing his grappling prowess by quickly taking Pacheco to the mat. Despite Pacheco managing to return to his feet, he first endured a forceful knee strike from Luna. Back in the stand-up position, Luna continued to control the action, landing a potent combination against the fence that left Pacheco visibly wobbly. Instead of pursuing a finish with strikes, Luna opted for another takedown, ensuring he secured the round on the judges’ scorecards.
As the third round unfolded, Luna’s relentless pace began to slightly diminish, creating opportunities for Pacheco to land some effective strikes. However, Luna swiftly halted Pacheco’s burgeoning momentum with another well-timed takedown. Pacheco narrowly escaped a submission attempt via guillotine choke, momentarily gaining top control. Nevertheless, Luna quickly worked his way back to his feet and concluded the bout with a late flurry of strikes.
The official outcome declared Santiago Luna the victor over Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in Luna’s favor.
