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).
Riddell played rugby union throughout his upbringing before quitting the sport to focus on martial arts.
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.
[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.
[9] Brad faced Magomed Mustafaev on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs.
[11] Riddell faced Alex da Silva Coelho at UFC 253 on 27 September 2020.
[27] Riddell dubbed himself “Quake” in homage to his home city of Christchurch, which was devastated by an earthquake in 2011.