"Motivation is a scam... discipline is everything." Bare Knuckle legend Luis Palomino joins the table for a deep dive into the grit and grace that defined his career.

From a 10-year-old child crossing the border with a "photo-switch" passport to reigning supreme as a double champ, Luis shares the unfiltered story of his life: surviving the gangs of 1990s Miami, the legal battles that kept him out of the UFC, and the spiritual awakening that fueled his late-career resurgence.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Undocumented Journey: The reality of living in the shadows for three decades while fighting the world's elite in MMA.

• MMA Masters Roots: Building a championship legacy from the ground up with nothing but Capoeira and grit.

• The Bare Knuckle Mentality: Why "Baboon" turned to bare knuckle to feed his family and how he outpaced fighters half his age.

• The Scam of Motivation: Why Luis believes discipline and structure—not temporary excitement—are the only paths to success.

• Warrior Nutrition: His "Secret Sauce" to longevity, including training fasted and the power of recovery.

The Bite: Japanese-Peruvian fusion masterpieces at Ceviches By Divino in Miami.

Follow Luis "Baboon" Palomino:Instagram: @LuisBaboon

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