Luke Riley has all the makings of a star.
The 26-year-old sports an undefeated record with all but three of his 12 professional wins coming via knockout. He trains with a rock-solid team at Next Generation MMA alongside the likes of Paddy Pimblett.
He has a subtle charisma that translates through his interviews—the Liverpudlian’s scouse accent certainly helps—and more importantly, he has a style of fighting that compels people to tune in and watch.
It’s why, despite making his UFC debut in November 2025, Riley was part of the “others receiving votes” in UFC.com’s best newcomers of the year list.