Santiago
Luna recognizes the mistake that led to the end of his
finishing streak. 

Luna (8-0) took on fellow newcomer Angel
Pacheco (7-4) in a bantamweight tilt at
UFC Mexico on Saturday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City,
Mexico. Being a former Mexican wrestling champion, Luna was
expected to dominate Pacheco on the ground. But Pacheco showed
impressive defense in getting back to his feet every time he was
taken down. However, Luna outstruck Pacheco on the feet to earn a
unanimous decision win. 

Luna’s win over Pacheco was the first time he saw the judges’
scorecards. Luna believes he could have kept his finishing streak
intact if he hadn’t gone head hunting against Pacheco. The
undefeated 21-year-old believes he instead should have targeted the
body of a durable fighter like Pacheco.

Work the Body

  “I couldn’t keep up with my streak of finishes but I think I
did quite a good performance for the people to enjoy… I don’t
believe anyone has the privilege to have a show like that for 15
minutes,” Luna told the UFC. “I think it was 15 minutes that people
were enjoying every second of. I really dedicate myself to the
people and not be a boring fighter. And I think that’s why the UFC
has been here… I would say, with people like Pacheco, motherf—-ers
that’s strong and doesn’t go down, just aim for the body. That
kills them. I think I was aiming too hard for the head for the
knockout. But I do think the belly was a part that I was missing.
So maybe emphasize a little more on that and get another
finish.” 

“Once that bell rings, you’ve got
to be locked in.”

Santiago
Luna talks a hard-fought effort at
#UFCMexico, and his plans for the future

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