MMA Match Preview: Bogdan Grad (15-3) vs. Luke Riley (11-0)

Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Qatar – Tsarukyan vs Hooker

Location: Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Doha, Qatar

Start Time:

Prelims: 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT / 7:30 PM local (Doha)

Main Card: 6:00 PM local (Doha)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), TSN (Canada), Kayo (Australia)

Injury Report

Bogdan Grad (Romania, 30): No reported injuries; enters healthy after a busy 2023–2025 schedule.

Luke Riley (England, 26): No reported injuries; undefeated prospect with clean medical clearance.

Recent Form & Fight History

Bogdan Grad:

W vs regional opponents (2024–2025)

L vs top-tier featherweight (2023)

Known for aggressive striking, 60% KO rate, and opportunistic submissions.

Luke Riley:

W vs multiple Cage Warriors opponents (2023–2024)

UFC debut in 2025 with KO win

Undefeated, high-volume striker with 73% KO rate.

Betting Trends:

Riley’s undefeated record and knockout power attract heavy public money.

Grad’s experience and submission threat make him a popular underdog pick.

Line movement shows sharp bettors sprinkling on Grad, while casual fans back Riley.

FIGHT ODDS

Bogdan Grad      + 140

Luke Riley            – 160

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025