Luke Riley is finally UFC bound.
The exciting and outspoken Cage Warriors star has signed with the promotion, he and his manager Graham Boylan announced Wednesday on social media after an initial report by Eurosport NL. No debut date or opponent has yet been announced.
Riley (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) represents the next generation of Next Generation MMA, the gym that has produced the likes of Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann among others. The UFC had previously tried to hire his services for Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 but visa issues prevented it from happening.
Out of 11 professional victories, eight of them have come by knockout. His most recent five wins have come against 10-3, 5-0, 17-11, 6-2, and 9-2 opponents respectively.
Riley, 26, is a lifelong martial artist who prioritized fighting over schooling during his youth. He’s long been in the spotlight and has embraced the constantly-increasing spotlight.
“Today, I could step in the octagon against anyone in the 145-pound division and win,” Riley told MMA Junkie in September. “Mate, I’m willing to f*cking fight anyone. I believe I would beat anyone. I wouldn’t be in this sport to be f*cking having a 9-5.
