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Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winner Angel Pacheco on His Emotional Conversation with Dana White: “I won’t fail, I won’t lose”

Angel Pacheco’s journey into MMA is a tale of unexpected inspiration, family influence, and a deep passion for the sport. In a recent interview with Mike Kachan on the Couch Warrior Podcast, Pacheco, a Dana White’s Contender Series Contract Winner and now a UFC fighter, shared his come up story and shed light on his experiences in mixed martial arts.

DWCS Alum Angel Pacheco Talks Come Up and UFC Future

Pacheco’s fascination with combat sports began with the world of professional wrestling. Watching WWE (formerly WWF) events, he developed an early interest in the physicality and drama of the sport.