Santiago Luna faces Bryce Mitchell at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Santiago Luna will compete against Bryce Mitchell on the main card of UFC Vegas 118 in Las Vegas on June 6, 2026. Luna, who holds an undefeated record of 8-0, views this bout as a significant step up in competition after his previous win against Angel Pacheco. Despite Mitchell's experience, Luna expresses confidence in his grappling and striking abilities, asserting that he can take the fight to the ground and secure a finish. Luna's comments during the UFC media day reflect a lack of respect for Mitchell's recent performance against high-level opponents.
- •Luna holds an undefeated record of 8-0 with seven finishes.
- •Mitchell is competing at bantamweight for the second time.
- •Luna believes his defense will neutralize Mitchell's takedowns.
- •The fight takes place inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •UFC Vegas 118 is scheduled for June 6, 2026.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 118’s Santiago Luna isn’t ‘impressed’ with Bryce Mitchell – ‘It tells you a lot’
"Unimpressed. Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Mexican prospect Santiago Luna takes on former ranked UFC veteran Bryce Mitchell on the UFC Vegas 118 main card this weekend (Sat., June 6, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The matchup is a monumental step up in competition for Luna. In his last fight, “Border […]
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