Santiago Luna (fighter)

Santiago Luna Velazco (born 6 August 2004) is an American-born Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early life Luna was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Before embarking on MMA, he had a career in Greco-Roman wrestling, where he was a three-time national champion and qualified for the Pan American Games. He began training at Entram Gym.

Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico Luna made his professional debut for the Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico on April 28, 2023, at UWC Mexico 43, where he secured a victory over Einar González with a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Later that same year, he won his next two fights against Luis Gerardo Aguillón at UWC Mexico 46, and then against Emilio Galindo at UWC Mexico 49 on October 27; in both, he applied the same submission hold.

On April 7, 2024, Luna faced Josimar Cuevas at UWC Mexico 52. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship With a 6–0 record and a 100% finish rate, Luna made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut, replacing fellow countryman David Martínez as Quang Le's opponent for UFC Fight Night 259. Luna won the fight via first-round knockout. His performance in the octagon earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus.

Luna faced Angel Pacheco on February 28, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 268. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Replacing Victor Henry, Luna faced Bryce Mitchell on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278. He lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Bryce Mitchell Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Angel Pacheco Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Quang Le KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Desmond Manabat KO (punch) Tuff-N-Uff 144

San Diego, California, United States Win

Magomed Bayduev Submission (rear-naked choke) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 19

Long Beach, California, United States Win

Josimar Cuevas TKO (punches) UWC Mexico 52

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Emilio Galindo Submission (rear-naked choke) UWC Mexico 49

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Luis Gerardo Aguillón Submission (rear-naked choke) UWC Mexico 46

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Einar González Submission (rear-naked choke) UWC Mexico 43

Tijuana, Mexico