Brad Riddell

For the American screenwriter and professor, see Brad Riddell (screenwriter).

Bradley Riddell
BornBradley Stephen Riddell[1]
(1991-09-30) 30 September 1991 (age 33)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Other namesQuake
NationalityNew Zealander
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[2]
StyleKickboxing
Fighting out ofAuckland, New Zealand
TeamCity Kickboxing
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA
Tiger Muay Thai (former)
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Galvao
Years active2013–2022 (MMA)
2009–2019 (kickboxing)
2015 (boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins0
Losses1
Draws0
Kickboxing record
Total69
Wins59
Losses10
Draws0
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout5
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bradley Stephen Riddell[1] (born 30 September 1991) is a New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Riddell played rugby union throughout his upbringing before quitting the sport to focus on martial arts.[3] He netted several kickboxing championships around New Zealand during his rise through the regional scene. He also fought professional Muay Thai and kickboxing fights, fighting to a split decision with Glory welterweight champion, Cédric Doumbé, and losing a competitive decision to ONE lightweight champion, Regian Eersel. He also has wins against the likes of famed Aussie kickboxer John Wayne Parr.[4]

Professional Boxing career

In November 2015, Riddell took part in the four man Super 8 Boxing Tournament in his professional boxing debut.[5] Riddell took on Reece Papuni in the semi-finals of the tournament.[6] The ended in a draw in the third round, which lead to the fight going one extra round. Riddell lost the fight by unanimous decision.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Riddell made his MMA debut in an unexpected manner, having flown into Myanmar for a Muay Thai fight, but being told upon landing that it was a MMA fight.[8] Then during his Muay Thai/Kickboxing career, he would continue to have MMA fights, mainly in the Glory of Heroes promotion, with his most notable win being a knockout of future fellow UFC fighter Kenan Song.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brad made his UFC career debut against fellow newcomer, Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 243 on 5 October 2019. In a fast paced fight, Riddell won the fight via unanimous decision and took home the Fight of the Night bonus.[9]

Brad faced Magomed Mustafaev on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.[10] He won the fight via split decision.[11]

Riddell faced Alex da Silva Coelho at UFC 253 on 27 September 2020.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Riddell was expected to face Gregor Gillespie on 20 March 2021 at UFC on ESPN 21.[14] However, the day of the event the bout was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.[15]

Riddell faced Drew Dober on 12 June 2021 at UFC 263.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[18]

Riddell faced Rafael Fiziev on 4 December 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31.[19] He lost the fight via knockout in round three.[20]

Riddell faced Jalin Turner on 2 July 2022, at UFC 276.[21] He lost the bout via guillotine choke 45 seconds into the contest.[22]

Riddell faced Renato Moicano on 12 November 2022 at UFC 281.[23] He lost the bout via a rear naked choke in the first round.[24] After the loss, Riddell announced that he would be taking a hiatus from MMA.[25]

Upon his return to fighting, Riddell was expected to face Thiago Moisés on 16 March 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239.[26] On 14 February 2024 though, it was announced that he withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons.[27]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

Riddell dubbed himself “Quake” in homage to his home city of Christchurch, which was devastated by an earthquake in 2011. The disaster destroyed many of the buildings, including Riddell’s place of work, but it was also the catalyst for him moving to Auckland and building a career in combat sports.[8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 10 wins 4 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 0 3
By decision 5 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–4 Renato Moicano Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 281 13 November 2022 1 3:20 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 10–3 Jalin Turner Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 276 2 July 2022 1 0:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–2 Rafael Fiziev KO (spinning wheel kick) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo 4 December 2021 3 2:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–1 Drew Dober Decision (unanimous) UFC 263 12 June 2021 3 5:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–1 Alex da Silva Coelho Decision (unanimous) UFC 253 27 September 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 8–1 Magomed Mustafaev Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker 23 February 2020 3 5:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 7–1 Jamie Mullarkey Decision (unanimous) UFC 243 5 October 2019 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia Return to Lightweight. Fight of the Night.
Win 6–1 Mikey Vaotuua Decision (unanimous) Wollongong Wars 7 12 July 2019 3 5:00 Gwynneville, Australia Won the Wollongong Wars Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Maxim Pugachev TKO (punches) Glory of Heroes 38 25 May 2019 1 5:00 Shantou, China
Win 4–1 Shem Murdoch TKO (punches) Glory of Heroes 37 16 April 2019 1 3:42 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 3–1 Abel Brites Submission (armbar) Hex Fight Series 15 21 July 2018 1 1:05 Perth, Australia Lightweight debut.
Win 3–0 Song Kenan TKO (punch to the body) Glory of Heroes 6 13 January 2017 2 3:11 Jiyuan, China
Win 2–0 Erruer Ye TKO (punches) Glory of Heroes: Conquest of Heroes 2 3 December 2016 2 N/A Jiyuan, China
Win 1–0 Gi Gean Key KO (punch) International Boxing 31 August 2013 1 2:15 Yangon, Myanmar Welterweight debut.

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Kickboxing and Muay Thai record

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
59 Wins ((T)KO's), 10 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2019-01-12 Loss Thailand Rungrawee KemMuaythaigym EM Legend 36 Shenzhen, China Decision 3 3:00
2018-07-28 Win Thailand Rungrawee KemMuaythaigym EM Legend 32 Chengdu, China Decision 3 3:00
2018-04-20 Loss Suriname Regian Eersel ONE Championship: Heroes of Honor Manila, Philippines Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-03-02 Win Netherlands Fernando Groenhart Powerplay 36 Victoria, Australia Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2017-11-11 Loss Spain Felix Carpintero Glory of Heroes: China VS Spain Madrid, Spain Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-05-27 Loss Portugal Diogo Calado Glory of Heroes: Portugal & Strikers League Carcavelos, Portugal Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
For the Strikers League 77 kg title.
2017-04-01 Win Thailand Janrob Strong Heart Powerplay 33 Victoria, Australia Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-11 Win China Zhang Lipeng Wu Lin Feng China
2016-10-14 Win Australia Frank Giorgi Powerplay Promotions 31 Australia Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2016-09-24 Win China Zheng Zhaoyu Kunlun Fight 53 Beijing, China Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
2016-05-07 Loss France Cedric Doumbe Glory of Heroes 2 Shenzhen, China Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2016-03-04 Win Australia John Wayne Parr Boonchu Cup: Caged Muay Thai 8 Gold Coast, Australia Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00
2016 Win China Geng Shuguang EM Legend China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-08-29 Win Australia Michael Badato King in the Ring 100+ kg III Auckland, New Zealand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-04-17 Win Australia Maseh Nuristani GFC Fight Series 5 Dubai, United Arab Emirates TKO 1
2014-04-26 Loss Australia Steve Moxon Kings of Kombat 12 Dandenong, Australia Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00
2013-11-08 Loss Australia John Wayne Parr Powerplay Promotions 22 Melbourne, Australia Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00
2012-06-24 Loss China Yi Long Wu Lin Feng Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
For the CIK World Champion.
2012-01-14 Loss China Yi Long Wu Lin Feng Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
2011-12-02 Win China Yi Long Wu Lin Feng Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
2011-10-28 Loss New Zealand Edwin Samy King in the Ring 72 kg I, Semi-finals Auckland, New Zealand
2011-10-28 Win New Zealand Brendan Varty King in the Ring 72 kg I, Quarter-finals Auckland, New Zealand
2011-03-12 Win New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand TKO (Knee)
Wins the WKBF New Zealand Middleweight title.
2010-09-17 Win Thailand Bangla Stadium Thailand KO (Straight Right) 1
2010-03-13 Win New Zealand Jason Nuttal Fight Sports Night 2 Christchurch, New Zealand TKO (Punches) 2
2009-12-03 Win New Zealand Leon Tangaroa Cage Warriors 3 New Zealand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Boxing record

Boxing record
Date Result Opponent Location Method Round Record
3 November 2015 Loss New Zealand Reece Papuni New Zealand Sky City Convention Centre Auckland UD 3 (3) 0–1[29]
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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