Hector Santiago knocks out Lawrence Lui in UFC debut at Shanghai

Hector Santiago scored a knockout against Lawrence Lui at UFC Fight Night 286, held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center on August 29, 2026. Santiago applied relentless pressure, ultimately finishing the fight with a right hand at 0:53 of Round 2. This bout marked Santiago's UFC debut, extending his winning streak to three and bringing his professional record to 7-1. Lui, with a record of 8-1, faced his first setback in this matchup. Other results from the card included Julia Polastri defeating Xiong Jingnan and Cam Nelson winning a unanimous decision against Ding Meng.

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