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Undefeated Liverpool Featherweight Luke Riley Signs With UFC

A late‑2025 debut is expected, with opponents already being discussed.

Overview

  • Riley confirmed the contract on Wednesday via Instagram, and multiple outlets reported the signing.
  • The 26-year-old enters the roster at 11-0, boasting a 73% finishing rate with eight knockouts after transitioning from Muay Thai to MMA in 2019.
  • He trains at Liverpool’s Next Generation MMA and is a main training partner of UFC star Paddy Pimblett, who publicly pushed for his signing.
  • Visa issues forced him out of Dana White’s Contender Series last year before he rebounded with a knockout of Tariel Abbasov at Cage Warriors 185.
  • No debut date has been set, though early speculation points to a potential matchup with Kevin Vallejos.