Luke Riley urges UFC to sign him after victory

Luke Riley has made an emotional plea to UFC president Dana White after winning a fight at Cage Warriors 185. He defeated Tariel Abbasov with a TKO in the second round on Saturday night at the BEC Arena in Manchester. The 25-year-old fighter from Liverpool's Next Generation Gym is eager to join the UFC. During the match, Abbasov attempted to take Riley to the ground several times in the first round. However, Riley rebounded and delivered powerful combinations that forced the referee to end the bout in the second round. Following his victory, Riley jumped into the cage and called for White to sign him to the UFC. Speaking to the ECHO after the fight, Riley expressed his frustration about not being in the UFC. He mentioned visa issues that previously kept him from competing in Dana White's Contender Series last September. "I need a helping hand," he said, emphasizing that he sees himself as a top-level fighter. For now, Riley is waiting for a response from UFC officials. He understands they have the final say in his future and is willing to do whatever is required to make it into the organization.