Bradley Stephen Riddell was born on 30 September 1991 and is a New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
17 Facts About Brad Riddell
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Brad Riddell netted several kickboxing championships around New Zealand during his rise through the regional scene.
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Brad Riddell fought professional Muay Thai and kickboxing fights, fighting to a split decision with Glory welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe, and losing a competitive decision to ONE lightweight champion, Regian Eersel.
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Brad Riddell has wins against the likes of famed Aussie kickboxer John Wayne Parr.
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In November 2015, Brad Riddell took part in the four man Super 8 Boxing Tournament in his professional boxing debut.
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Brad Riddell took on Reece Papuni in the semi-finals of the tournament.
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Brad Riddell made his UFC career debut against fellow newcomer, Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 243 on 5 October 2019.
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Brad Riddell faced Magomed Mustafaev on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Hooker.
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Brad Riddell faced Alex da Silva Coelho at UFC 253 on 27 September 2020.
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Brad Riddell was expected to face Gregor Gillespie on 20 March 2021 at UFC on ESPN 21.
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Brad Riddell faced Drew Dober on 12 June 2021 at UFC 263.
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Brad Riddell faced Rafael Fiziev on 4 December 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31.
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Brad Riddell lost the fight via knockout in round three.
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Brad Riddell faced Jalin Turner on 2 July 2022, at UFC 276.
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Brad Riddell lost the bout via guillotine choke 45 seconds into the contest.
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Brad Riddell faced Renato Moicano on 12 November 2022 at UFC 281.
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Brad Riddell lost the bout via a rear naked choke in the first round.