Many fight fans are convinced that flyingweight prospect Luke Riley is the next big thing.
Paddy Pimblett's teammate extended his perfect record on Saturday evening to 11-0 at Cage Warriors 185.
The 25-year-old scored an impressive second round knockout victory at 9-2 Jager Tariel Abbasov.
After the fight, fans flooded with comments aimed at Dana White and the other UFC bosses.
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Fans have convinced that Luke Riley UFC is ready
Riley took the microphone and begged the UFC to 'have me signed' after his latest controversial victory.
Many fans tried to help him get that message to White and Co. On X – previously known as Twitter.
“@Danawhite already sign this man,” said a fan. While another added: “Luke Riley is a star. 11-0. @UFC Make that phone call. “
“What is UFC waiting for,” someone else asked.
“The UFC has to sign Luke Riley,” a fourth fan was on it.
“Luke Riley to the UFC must now happen. Long late. Huge supporters too. CMON! @Mickmoynard2 @danawhite @ufc, “wrote another X.
“Luke Riley must already be in the UFC,” noted a sixth person.
Luke Riley and still undefeated, moving to 11-0.A TKO in the 2nd round, did that close the deal for this featherweight? 📞 that call comes 📑#cw185 pic.twitter.com/gt7ierz3dg
– Cage Warriors (@cagewarriors) March 15, 2025
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What is the next step for Paddy Pimblett?
While his teammate corners for a UFC contract, Pimblett is preparing for his greatest fight so far.
'The Baddy' is 6-0 in the Octagon, but the jury is still on its ability to be a lightweight of top class.
Pimblett gets the chance to prove himself against the old competition Michael Chandler next month.
They will collide on 12 April in a Co-Main event with five rounds at UFC 314, which will take place on April 12 in Miami, Florida.
Pimblett recently named Ilia Topuria a three-man Hitlist from opponents that he wants to face after Chandler.
“After I defeated Chandler, I would like to fight Ilia, but we will see what happens,” he said.
“I would like to fight (Dustin) Poirier, I would like to fight (Charles) Oliveira, I just want to fight someone who gets a title fight, because that is clear what we do this for.”
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