UFC Fight Night: Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco Preview & Prediction
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Opening up the main card in Mexico City is a bantamweight clash between undefeated Mexican prospect Santiago Luna and Angel Pacheco at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh.
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? UK – TNT Sports can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh main card
Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
Marlon Vera vs David Martinez (Bantamweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green (Lightweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)
Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh prelims
Ryan Gandra vs Jose Daniel Medina (Middleweight)
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson (Women’s Bantamweight)
Cristian Quinonez vs Kris Moutinho (Bantamweight)
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes (Featherweight)
Regina Tarin vs Ernesta Kareckaite (Catchweight - 130lbs)
Erik Silva vs Francis Marshall (Featherweight)
Damian Pinas vs Wesley Schultz (Middleweight)
Santiago Luna: Undefeated Mexican prospect accelerating quickly
Santiago Luna (7-0-0) is a 21-year-old Mexican bantamweight who has rapidly built a reputation as one of the country’s brightest young talents. Standing 5’9” with a 74-inch reach, Luna combines physical maturity with a skill set that already appears well rounded. All seven of his professional victories have come inside the distance, highlighting both his finishing instinct and his ability to seize opportunities when they arise.
Before joining the UFC, Luna compiled six wins on the regional circuit, showing early on a preference for grappling-heavy performances where he would take the back and hunt submissions. In his Octagon debut against Quang Le, however, he displayed sharper striking, earning a first-round stoppage and demonstrating improved composure on the feet. His wrestling entries in open space and ability to mix phases of attack have marked him as a prospect with genuine upside.
Angel Pacheco: New England Cartel grinder searching for a turnaround
Angel Pacheco (7-3-0) is a 34-year-old American bantamweight looking to secure his first UFC victory. The New England Cartel product earned his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series despite suffering a defeat to Danny Silva. He made his UFC debut in March 2024 against Caolan Loughran but was outpointed over three rounds in a competitive contest.
Pacheco is a forward-moving boxer who prefers close-range exchanges. He throws combinations at steady volume and attempts to pressure opponents into pocket battles. While he is durable and experienced, his game often relies on opponents engaging with him on the feet, and he has not consistently demonstrated strong offensive wrestling to dictate where the fight takes place.
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco prediction
This matchup presents youth and athletic upside against experience and grit. Luna appears to hold advantages in speed, reach and overall versatility. If he mixes his striking with timely takedowns, he can disrupt Pacheco’s forward pressure and control the flow of the contest.
Pacheco’s clearest path to an upset would involve dragging Luna into prolonged pocket exchanges and testing the composure of a 21-year-old prospect on a major stage. However, stylistically, Luna’s combination of range striking and proactive wrestling should allow him to dictate terms. Provided he avoids unnecessary brawls and maintains defensive awareness, the younger man is well placed to extend his unbeaten run.
Prediction: Santiago Luna to win by KO/TKO
