"Since making the jump to MMA, Luna has steadily improved his striking. His boxing has come a long way-clean combinations, sharp body-to-head work, and a crisp jab that stands out as one of his best weapons. At times, he can get a little wild and overextend, likely a product of youth and adrenaline, but when he stays disciplined and throws straight down the middle, his hands look excellent. That rawness should settle as he matures and gains more cage time."
"While he isn't much of a wrestler in open space, he excels against the cage, chaining takedowns from level changes to body locks. He does a great job of trapping an up and suplexing his opponent. On the mat, his control can be inconsistent, sometimes leaving too much space, but that often works in his favor as he hunts the back."
Santiago Luna is a 21-year-old, undefeated 6-0 featherweight from Tijuana fighting at Noche UFC against Quang Le. He trains at Entram Gym and holds a pro record featuring two KO/TKOs and four submissions. Luna is a three-time national Greco-Roman champion who qualified for the World Championships and Pan-American Games. His striking has improved markedly, showcasing clean combinations, sharp body-to-head work, and a crisp jab, though he can overextend when emotional. His wrestling base remains the foundation, excelling against the cage with level changes, body locks, and suplexes, and all four submissions are rear-naked chokes. Main concerns are limited high-level opposition and timing; the UFC may accelerate his development.
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