The Rich Somers Report From Normal Life to the UFC: The Rise of Santiago Luna & The Reality of UFC Weight Cuts | Santiago Luna E486
Apr 9, 2026
Santiago Luna, undefeated UFC bantamweight and pro mixed martial artist, shares his rise and no-nonsense mindset. He talks staying in camp year-round, handling short-notice call-ups, and the grind of three-a-day training. They dig into brutal weight cuts, walking weights versus extreme dehydration, and the career risks of timing fights and managing fame.
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White House Card Brings Exposure And Dilemma
- A high-profile UFC event at the White House brings huge exposure but also political and cultural complications for Latino fighters.
- Luna says fighting there could give massive eyeballs but some fighters may decline for personal or political reasons.
Why Conor Avoided The White House Slot
- Luna recounts Conor McGregor negotiating then declining the White House slot, suggesting Conor avoided a tough comeback matchup there.
- He believes Conor still sells massively and could beat much of the division despite the Khabib loss.
Triple Daily Training During Camp
- Train three times per day during camp: morning boxing/sparring, midday strength/conditioning, and evening wrestling/grappling.
- Luna drives to LA regularly to spar ranked fighters and mixes methods from top peers.