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Luke Riley ditched school to fight aged 10, is he Liverpool's next UFC star?
- Luke Riley, a 26-year-old Liverpool fighter, headlines UFC London in his home city this weekend.
- Riley began fighting as a child, skipping school to train in Thailand and pursue MMA full-time.
- Riley won his UFC debut by knockout three months after signing with the promotion.
- He trained with Paddy Pimblett at Next Generation MMA and sparred to mimic top opponents.
- Riley’s rise is seen as part of a growing Liverpool MMA lineage aimed at producing future UFC stars.
- Riley’s background includes a European Muay Thai title won in Europe when he was 13.
- His parents invested heavily in his fighting career, covering travel and coaching costs.
- Riley believes a full eight-to-ten week camp is essential and plans to fight the best on his terms.
- Riley’s UFC London appearance marks a homecoming for the Scouser in the UFC’s spotlight.
- Riley’s journey is framed as a narrative of dedication from a working-class family toward UFC success.
- Pimblett praises Riley's potential, predicting he will become a major star in the featherweight division.
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