LightweightACTIVE
Brad Riddell
10-4
Age
31
Height
5'7"
Weight
1556 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
10:55
Gym
City Kickboxing
Wins By
5 KO · 0 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 4
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Fight History
WIN
MM
vs Magomed Mustafaev
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RF
vs Rafael Fiziev
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel kick
R3 2:20
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel kick·R3 2:20
LOSS
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:20
LOSS
JT
vs Jalin Turner
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R1 0:45
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 0:45
WIN
DD
vs Drew Dober
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AD
vs Alex Da Silva
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
1.77 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Brad adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
⭐Other
Spinning
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (120%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 240% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (228% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc83%
Clinch
86% acc4%
Ground
88% acc13%
Striking Differential+1.18/min
4.71 landed/min3.53 absorbed/min
4.71
Landed/Min
3.53
Absorbed/Min
0.20
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed360
Sig. Strikes Attempted671
Key Insights
Brad is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
1
Defended
24
Total
25
1.77
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
50
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.77/15min.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
720
1.67
Ratio
Absorbed
432
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
228%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.67x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (34.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 228% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:17
R2 Control
0:38
R3 Control
0:51
R1 to Final
+160%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.5pp
Body
-5.5pp
Leg
-12.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+23.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2869
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights