Lawrence Lui finally fights after three opponents fall through
New Zealand bantamweight Lui won a UFC contract in January. Three opponents cancelled during his training camp. He now fights debutant Hector Santiago in Shanghai this weekend.
Why it mattersLui is the first male bantamweight ever signed by the UFC through Road to UFC. His repeated cancelled bouts show how hard it is for new fighters to get their chance at the top level.
AustraliaLui represents ANZ fighters breaking into the UFC, and his journey highlights the unpredictability and chaos fighters must navigate at the start of their careers.
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