"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. 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."
"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."
Santiago Luna, an undefeated 21-year-old bantamweight and former Mexican wrestling champion, faced Angel Pacheco at UFC Mexico. Despite Luna's wrestling credentials, Pacheco demonstrated strong defensive grappling and repeatedly escaped to his feet. Luna controlled the striking exchanges and secured a unanimous decision victory, marking his first fight to reach the judges' scorecards. Luna acknowledges that his focus on head strikes for a knockout prevented him from finishing the fight. He recognizes that against durable opponents like Pacheco, targeting the body would have been more effective. Luna remains satisfied with his performance, emphasizing his commitment to entertaining fans while maintaining an undefeated record.
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