Luke Riley secured another victory in the Octagon at UFC London, confidently defeating Michael Aswell Jr. in the co-main event of the evening. Despite Aswell’s strong start in the first round, Riley’s boxing skills gradually took over, giving the Brit a 1-0 lead.
The second round mirrored the first, with Riley continuing to test Aswell’s chin and effectively controlling the Octagon space, extending his lead to 2-0 before the final stanza. In the third round, needing a finish, Aswell showed little urgency, opting to clinch against the fence. However, this was insufficient to offset the damage inflicted by Riley in the first ten minutes of the fight.
Ultimately, Luke Riley defeated Michael Aswell Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
