Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·29 Aug, 2026 08:57 AM3 mins to read‌Lawrence Lui (right) fell to a second-round knockout against Hector Santiago in his UFC debut. Photo / Getty ImagesLawrence Lui (right) fell to a second-round knockout against Hector Santiago in his UFC debut. Photo / Getty ImagesThere are always two sides to a storybook narrative in sports. Unfortunately for Kiwi UFC bantamweight Lawerence Lui, he found himself take on the role of the final hurdle in Hector Santiago’s dream debut.

Lui, making his own debut after winning a contract through season four of the