Bogdan Grad vs Luke Riley — Fight recap

Luke Riley stopped Bogdan Grad via KO/TKO in the second round at 0:30 on November 22, 2025, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Despite Grad's grappling efforts—landing 4 of 7 takedowns for 57% accuracy and controlling 3:55 of fight time—Riley's striking proved decisive.

Riley landed 14 of 23 significant strikes (60%) compared to Grad's 7 of 13 (53%), and scored a knockdown that presaged the finish. Grad attempted to impose his wrestling game early but couldn't sustain offensive pressure against Riley's superior striking volume and accuracy.

Riley's head-strike accuracy of 11 of 19 proved the difference-maker as he capitalized on openings to end the fight decisively in round two. The victory positions Riley as a rising threat in the division while raising questions about Grad's ability to overcome pure strikers at this level.