Luis Palomino: Motivation is a Scam

Luis Palomino: Motivation is a Scam

From Backbreakers and Bites by Clinch Chronicles

May 21, 2025 · 1h 41m · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

Luis Palomino discusses his life journey and the importance of discipline over motivation in achieving success.

"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…

People in this episode

Guest: Luis Palomino

Topics covered

  • bare knuckle fighting
  • MMA
  • discipline vs motivation
  • personal journey
  • nutrition
  • cultural fusion

Keywords

  • Luis Palomino
  • bare knuckle
  • MMA
  • discipline
  • motivation
  • nutrition
  • Miami
  • Ceviches By Divino

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ceviches By Divino

Places: Miami

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