Analyses:
Under the spotlight of the Frost Bank Center octagon on September 13, Santiago Luna and Quang Le will collide in the Bantamweight bout at the UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva. Luna is still building a name for himself, and this inaugural UFC fight against Le might just be what he needs. This fight will be characterized by speed and takedown attempts.
Special Features:
Santiago Luna’s professional record of 6 wins, one by way of Knockout and five by submission, will be tested to the limit at the UFC level. His unbeaten record extends to the 3 amateur bouts, where he only went the distance once. Fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico, the Borderboy’s explosiveness and takedown power make him a particularly dangerous opponent. However, he is going against an experienced fighter, which also increases the pressure on his shoulders. Yet, it seems he is not shy of new challenges, as witnessed in his TUFF debut on May 22.
On the other hand, the 33 year old Vietnamese, Quang Le, has bounced back from 2 consecutive losses to beat Gaston Bolaños by submission. Le, aka “Bang”, has developed into an accurate body striker and successful grappler, with an impressive takedown defence, a combination that set him aside in the division. Despite his strong chin, his failure to defend the strikes effectively might cost him the fight.
Suggestion:
While Luna carries momentum and an unblemished record, Le brings experience into this bout despite his recent inconsistency. However, the scale tilts in favour of the Borderboy with the bookmakers paying @1.78 for his victory, and 2.09 for Quang Le to win. The Over/Under market suggests that the fight is most likely to go the distance.
Luna’s explosiveness and aggressive approach give him an edge over Le’s defensive vulnerability. That said, we recommend that you open an account made for winners and back him to win.