Undefeated featherweight Luke Riley saved the day for Liverpool’s famous Next Generation Gym
Shem rock’s UFC Qatar debut was marred by a devastating loss. Shem lost in every round.
Fans called for Paddy Pimblett’s teammate to be cut after his unanimous decision defeat against Nurullo Aliev.
Luke Riley, former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion, made sure his UFC debut was a success.
The Latest News: ‘Give him Alex Pereira’… Fans go wild after debutant scores historic 33-second win at UFC Qatar
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Luke Riley vs Bogdangrad
Bogdan Grad enjoyed a dominant first round against Paddy Pimblett‘s 26-year-old teammate.
Luke Riley’s UFC debut was dominated by his opponent for most of the opening five minutes.
When the British prospect knocked down the unbeaten British prospect in round 2, everything changed.
Grad fell to the canvas after a left hook from Riley, who then displayed his killer instinct by hitting Grad with vicious follow-ups.
Referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight 30 seconds into the second period.
Riley went straight to his corner and celebrated with his teammate, a lightweight competitor.
Pimblett hugged Riley and then punched the Octagon’s wall with excitement at what he just saw.
HIS POWER IS DISTINCT @LukeRileyMMA lands the knockout for an undefeated debut in UFC! [ #UFCQatar | LIVE NOW on the @ESPN app ] pic.twitter.com/oexhqhi1X9— UFC (@ufc) November 22, 2025
Paddy Pimblett’s next fight
Paddy Pimblett beat Michael Chandler within three rounds at UFC 314 last April, recording his best career win.
Since then, ‘The Baddy’ has sat on the sidelines, waiting to see if he’ll get the next crack at lightweight gold.
Pimblett, who won the 155lb belt by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last June, faced Ilia TOPURIA.
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