Paddy Pimblett was visibly ecstatic ringside as his teammate Luke Riley scored a finish over Kai Kamaka III. Pimblett could be heard shouting "Sleep kid" in celebration of the stoppage.
Luke Riley remained undefeated on July 14, 2026, stopping Kai Kamaka III in a performance that drew a thunderous reaction from ringside, where teammate Paddy Pimblett could be heard shouting "Sleep kid" as the finish was called.
Riley, 27, improved to a perfect 14-0 with the victory, continuing what has been a quietly impressive rise through the ranks. The Liverpool-born fighter trains out of Next Generation MMA alongside Pimblett and has developed into a high-output striker, landing 6.67 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate. Those numbers place him among the more efficient finishers on the roster.
Kamaka III, known as "The Fighting Hawaiian," entered the contest at 18-8-1 and at 31 years old brought genuine experience to the matchup. Fighting out of 808 Fight Factory, the American has shown consistent striking output of his own at 5.49 significant strikes per minute with a 59 percent accuracy rate, and has also demonstrated a takedown threat, averaging 1.45 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Pimblett, the sixth-ranked lightweight in the world, made no effort to contain his enthusiasm for his training partner's result. The 31-year-old Liverpudlian, himself carrying a 24-4 record and one of the division's more recognizable personalities, was audibly vocal at cageside as the stoppage landed.
Why it matters
- Riley's unbeaten record at 14-0 keeps him among the more compelling undefeated prospects in the sport
- Pimblett's high-profile presence ringside amplifies attention on Next Generation MMA Liverpool as a team producing multiple credible fighters
- Kamaka III's loss adds to a tough recent stretch for the veteran Hawaiian fighter
