Noche UFC 3 – Santiago Luna vs Quang Le: Undefeated Mexican prospect Luna takes on Vietnam’s dynamic finisher Le. Can Luna’s grappling chains smother Le’s counters and scrambling offense?
Matchup Bantamweight (135 lb)
Tale of the Tape
Age: 21
Height: 5’9" (175 cm)
Reach: —
Stance: Orthodox
Camp: Entram Gym
Base: Pressure grappler / RNC chains
Country: 🇲🇽Mexico
Age
Height
Reach
Stance
Camp
Base
Country
Age: 33
Height: 5’6" (169 cm)
Reach: 70" (178 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Camp: The Academy MN
Base: Freestyle striker/wrestler
Country:
Vietnam🇻🇳
Recent Form Last 5 fights
Santiago Luna
- W vs Desmond Manabat — TKO (2:45 R1), Tuff-N-Uff 144 (May 22, 2025)
- W vs Magomed Bayduev — SUB (4:41 R3), LXF 19 (Sep 6, 2024)
- W vs Josimar Cuevas — TKO (1:17 R3), UWC 52 (Apr 7, 2024)
- W vs Emilio Galindo — SUB (2:42 R1), UWC 49 (Oct 27, 2023)
- W vs Gerardo Aguillón — SUB (4:34 R2), UWC 46 (Jul 28, 2023)
Quang Le
- W vs Gaston Bolaños — SUB (1:54 R2), UFC Fight Night (May 3, 2025)
- L vs Xiao Long — TKO (1:28 R3), UFC Fight Night (Nov 23, 2024)
- L vs Chris Gutiérrez — DEC (UD), UFC Fight Night (Aug 10, 2024)
- W vs Tial Thang — TKO (2:47 R1), LFA 181 (Apr 5, 2024)
- W vs Cody Peterson — TKO (1:05 R1), LFA 174 (Jan 12, 2024)
Styles, Strengths & Weaknesses
Santiago Luna
- Strengths: Fast level changes; strong back-takes; confident RNC chain; improving pocket boxing.
- Weaknesses: Limited big-show experience; reach unknown; striking defense still developing.
- Game Plan: Pressure early → clinch to trips; mat returns; ride half-guard and hunt back when Le granbys.
Quang Le
- Strengths: Sharp counters, compact hooks; quick back takes in scrambles; cardio proven over 3.
- Weaknesses: Can be drawn into brawls; hittable in exchanges; defensive wrestling at the fence can stall.
- Game Plan: Keep center with jab/low kick; punish entries with uppercut/knee; urgent underhooks and pivots.
Win Conditions
Luna
- Chain wrestle to back takes; force scrambles to RNC.
- Mat returns off cage; heavy top time in half-guard.
- Low-risk boxing entries—avoid extended pocket wars.
Le
- Counter the level change with knees/uppercuts; sprawl-and-brawl.
- Target body/legs to sap clinch attempts.
- Reset off fence; keep exchanges at mid-range where speed shows.
Prediction
Pick: Quang Le by Decision (29-28)
Confidence: ~52% — experience edge and sharper counters in the pocket; Luna’s grappling chains remain a live path.
FAQ
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