# From Normal Life to the UFC: The Rise of Santiago Luna & The Reality of UFC Weight Cuts | Santiago Luna E486

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Podcast: [The Rich Somers Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-somers-report-5905323)
Published: 2026-04-09T17:35:20+00:00
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Rich sits down with undefeated UFC bantamweight Santiago Luna, coming off a big win in Mexico City, to talk about what it really takes to stay ready at the highest level of the fight game. From getting the call for his UFC debut on just two days’ notice to making the decision to stay “in camp” year-round, Santiago breaks down the mindset required to compete when opportunity can strike at any moment. No excuses, no shortcuts—just discipline and preparation. We also get into the business of fig...

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