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Age 34
Height 5' 7"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 37
Height 5' 8"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Brad Riddell
4.71 SLpM
53.0% Str. Acc.
3.53 SApM
53.0% Str. Def.
1.77 TD Avg
36.0% TD Acc.
63.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Magomed Mustafaev
2.59 SLpM
58.0% Str. Acc.
2.68 SApM
41.0% Str. Def.
3.31 TD Avg
50.0% TD Acc.
23.0% TD Def.
0.4 Sub. Avg
Brad Riddell - Fight History
LOSS vs Renato Moicano
Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 3:20 · UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Renato Moicano 0 14 of 25 56% 14 of 25 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:14
Brad Riddell 0 10 of 33 30% 11 of 35 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:34
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Renato Moicano 0 14 of 25 56% 14 of 25 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:14
Brad Riddell 0 10 of 33 30% 11 of 35 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:34
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Renato Moicano 14 of 25 56% 6 of 16 6 of 7 2 of 2 14 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 10 of 33 30% 10 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 1 10 of 33 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Renato Moicano 14 of 25 56% 6 of 16 6 of 7 2 of 2 14 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 10 of 33 30% 10 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 1 10 of 33 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Angelo believes Riddell is the better striker and expects the fight to stay standing. He notes that Moicano's losses are mostly to strikers who out-struck him, and his chin is questionable. He thinks Riddell can mix in takedowns if needed and protect his neck. He will wait for props to drop before betting.

"I think Brad is the just definitely the better Striker I think he's going to win this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident pick date unknown
Renato Moicano

Big Brady picks Renato Moicano to win by submission. He notes Moicano's height and reach advantage, and that his ground game is excellent with many submissions. He believes Moicano will take the fight to the mat, where he has a clear advantage. He points out Riddell's 62% takedown defense and that he has been finished before (by Jalin Turner and Rafael Fiziev). He trusts Moicano to wrestle and get the submission.

Moicano by submission
"I like mokana to win here I like him to take it down to the mat I like him to be competitive on the feet but you know once he does hit the mat I mean this guy's ground game …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Cody picks Brad Riddell by decision, but is not confident. He notes that Riddell at his best wins this fight as the better striker with good takedown defense, but he has concerns about Riddell's recent performances, including being gun-shy against Fiziev and getting submitted by Turner. Cody thinks Riddell's confidence may be an issue, but he still sees a path to victory by staying at range and countering.

"The official pick for me is going to be Brad Riddell Brad Riddell by decision I just don't love it."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Connor picks Brad Riddell because Riddell's counter-punching style and ability to gather data over the course of a fight make him more reliable. He notes that Moicano has shown a tendency to shut down when hurt, as seen in the Alex Hernandez fight, and that Riddell consistently improves round to round. Connor also mentions that Moicano's submission threats are unlikely to work against Riddell, who has never been submitted.

Surprised Moicano is a favorite; thinks Riddell should be favored.
"I'm going to pick Brad Riddell, but I think it's a very interesting matchup..."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Daniel Levi leans toward Brad Riddell as a slight underdog, believing Riddell's kickboxing combinations can exploit Moicano's tall-man's defense and chin. He notes that Moicano has been clipped before and that Riddell's striking is more technical and powerful. However, he is worried about Moicano's back-taking ability and submissions if the fight goes to the ground. Levi thinks the line should be flipped with Riddell as a slight favorite, and he is considering a bet at plus money.

Possible bet on Riddell at +105; odds mentioned: Moicano -125, Riddell +105 at DraftKings
"I'm gonna go with Browder Delta get back on track here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The host expects violence and an early finish, likely by Riddell via KO. He notes Moicano's early submission threat but believes Riddell's takedown defense and striking advantage will prevail as the fight goes on. He prefers the under 2.5 rounds at -110 over betting Riddell's moneyline, expecting a finish from Riddell's power.

under 2.5 rounds (-110)
"I do lean Brad rodel I think he is the better Striker... but rather than taking the plus 105 on him I'd rather just take that near even money under two and a half"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean pick date unknown
Renato Moicano

Paul picks Moicano, noting that Riddell leans on his wrestling when things get shaky, which could be a recipe for disaster against Moicano's grappling. He is impressed by Moicano's recent improvements, especially his takedowns against Herbert and Hernandez. Paul does not see crazy power from Riddell and thinks Moicano's chin is a concern, but he leans slightly to Moicano unless a good submission prop appears.

"My official pick for me is going to be Moy Kano... I've been kind of outside of the rda5 and kind of impressed by like the recent improvements from uh from moycano."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident pick date unknown
Renato Moicano

The MMA Guru picks Renato Moicano, citing Riddell's vulnerability after being KO'd by Fiziev and rocked by Dober. He believes Moicano will pressure, find a scramble, take Riddell's back, and choke him out. He notes Riddell's lack of offensive grappling and Moicano's experience and submission skills, predicting a rear-naked choke in the second or third round.

rear-naked choke, second or third round
"I'm going Renato moycano man"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Zane picks Brad Riddell, emphasizing that Riddell's ability to rally from bad rounds is proven, while Moicano's recent rally against Alex Hernandez was against a fighter prone to breaking. He notes that Moicano has been knocked out by various heavy-handed punchers and that Riddell's training with Fiziev could be instructive. Zane also points out that Moicano's submission wins come from guillotines, which are unlikely against Riddell.

Surprised Moicano is a favorite; thinks Riddell should be favored.
"I got to pick Riddell. I just, I still don't have enough faith that Moicano..."
LOSS vs Jalin Turner
Submission (guillotine choke) R1 0:45 · UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier · Jul 02, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jalin Turner 0 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 3 of 5 60% 3 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:13
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jalin Turner 0 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 3 of 5 60% 3 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:13
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jalin Turner 2 of 3 66% 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 1 of 2 1 of 2 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jalin Turner 2 of 3 66% 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 1 of 2 1 of 2 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident pick date unknown
Jalin Turner

Angelo picks Jalin Turner, citing his length, raw power, and superior grappling. He notes that Turner mixes in kicks well and has higher volume and takedown accuracy than Riddell. He believes Riddell may be more technically sound but Turner's physical advantages will prevail.

Moneyline bet at -119
"I got a moneyline bet on jalen turner at minus 119"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident pick date unknown
Jalin Turner

Big Brady is confident in Jalin Turner, citing his massive size advantage (8-inch height, 4-inch reach) and 100% finish rate. He believes Turner's length and power will be too much for Brad Riddell, despite Turner's poor striking defense. He predicts a first-round finish.

Turner by first round finish
"i think jalen turner wins this fight and does it inside the distance"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Cody thinks Riddell is a slow starter but has great cardio and technical kickboxing. He expects Turner to win the first round but tire, allowing Riddell to take over. He recommends betting Riddell live after the first round for a better price.

Riddell by decision
"I'm gonna go with Rodell Riddell by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean pick date unknown
Jalin Turner

Daniel Levi leans toward Jalin Turner, citing his impressive improvements and physical attributes (6'3" with 77" reach). He notes Turner's variety of strikes and submission threat, and believes he is ready to usher out the old guard. However, he acknowledges that Brad Riddell is a world champion kickboxer and that the fight is a tough call. He considers the value on Riddell at +125 but ultimately leans Turner without placing a bet.

Value on Riddell at +125; no bet placed.
"my heart is telling me jalen because of the improvements... i don't know, lean turner"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident pick date unknown
Jalin Turner

Turner has length, speed, and creativity. He uses his lead right hook effectively from southpaw. Riddell needs to close distance to land, but Turner can counter him. Turner's cardio is a concern if the fight goes long, but he likely finishes early. The submission prop at +700 is good value.

Turner by submission at +700
"i think that turner clips riddell early club and subs him"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Paul is waiting for a better price on Riddell, possibly +150 or more. He likes Riddell's durability and pressure, and thinks he can win if he survives the first round. He plans to bet live.

"I'll probably end up with some money on Brad Riddell"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident pick date unknown
Jalin Turner

The MMA Guru picks Jalin Turner to win by TKO, citing his massive height and reach advantage at lightweight (6'3" with 75.5" reach). He notes Turner's power and unorthodox striking, and that Brad Riddell has been hurt in fights before. He expects Turner to hurt Riddell in the late second round and finish him with a flurry of strikes.

TKO in round 2
"i'm going to go if jalen turner getting this one done"
LOSS vs Rafael Fiziev
KO (spinning wheel kick) R3 2:20 · UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo · Dec 04, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Rafael Fiziev 0 59 of 115 51% 62 of 118 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:14
Brad Riddell 0 66 of 123 53% 66 of 123 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Rafael Fiziev 0 21 of 41 51% 21 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 19 of 35 54% 19 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Rafael Fiziev 0 22 of 50 44% 23 of 51 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 30 of 59 50% 30 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
3 Rafael Fiziev 0 16 of 24 66% 18 of 26 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:14
Brad Riddell 0 17 of 29 58% 17 of 29 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Rafael Fiziev 59 of 115 51% 23 of 72 20 of 26 16 of 17 59 of 114 0 of 1 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 66 of 123 53% 36 of 78 22 of 30 8 of 15 64 of 121 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Rafael Fiziev 21 of 41 51% 9 of 28 7 of 8 5 of 5 21 of 41 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 19 of 35 54% 10 of 18 7 of 10 2 of 7 19 of 35 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Rafael Fiziev 22 of 50 44% 8 of 30 8 of 13 6 of 7 22 of 49 0 of 1 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 30 of 59 50% 14 of 38 13 of 17 3 of 4 28 of 57 2 of 2 0 of 0
3 Rafael Fiziev 16 of 24 66% 6 of 14 5 of 5 5 of 5 16 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 17 of 29 58% 12 of 22 2 of 3 3 of 4 17 of 29 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Rafael Fiziev vs. Brad Riddell

Round 1
A veritable striker’s delight is on tap for the co-headliner, when 10-1 lightweights looking to claw their way towards top-10 consideration meet. Both Riddell (10-1, 4-0 UFC) and Fiziev (10-1, 4-1 UFC) are riding impressive win streaks, and for one, that stretch will come to an end within the next 15 minutes. Referee Herb Dean has already laced up his running shoes as he is ready for wherever the fight takes place. The two friends touch gloves to seal the cage around them, and away we go with what many call the potential “Fight of the Night.” Riddell leads the dance with a few jabs, more to find his distance than to connect with them. Riddell scores an inside leg kick, and he hops out of the way when a low kick flies back at him. Neither man engages with anything of note for the first minute, and the most emphatic strike to that point is a body kick from the Kiwi. Fiziev just misses with a high kick and a spinning kick that follows, and Riddell acknowledges the strikes that buzz by him. Fiziev gets off a left hand on the temple, and Riddell dances back and kicks out in response. Riddell kicks low and punches high, and Fiziev backs him up to the wall but does not engage like normal. Fiziev sits down on a body kick, and he pulls back on a right hand but does not throw it. Both lightweights start trading furiously, right in front of one another as if a switch was just flipped, and they both crack each other and then slow down to get their bearings. Riddell appears to get the better of the exchange as he comes forward to follow up. While the fighters continue to commit to heavy strikes, the commentary booth drifts off into a discussion about first-person shooter video games, even while fistic violence plays out before them. Riddell lands, Fiziev responds, and Riddell follows up as they show no fear and little interest in defense while they just blast each other one after the next. Fiziev calmly walks forward to back Riddell into the wall, and he boots the liver only for Riddell to kick him back in the same spot. They go tit-for-tat, but Fiziev lands a few more kicks. Riddell ends the round with a sharp combination, and a few punches get around the guard to punctuate the close first frame.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Riddell
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fiziev
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fiziev

Round 2
Gloves get touched to begin the second round, and Riddell strikes first with a leg kick that makes Fiziev turn around. Fiziev catches a kick, and they sling heavy leather. A Fiziev body kick lands cleanly, and Fiziev beats him his man to the punch with a right hand to follow. Riddell blocks a few strikes, but an elbow gets through his guard to cut him open on the corner of his left eye. “Quake” pays it no mind as he throws two punches that land about as flush as they possibly could. Fiziev plants a left hand square on the cheek, and they both throw bombs and clip one another. Riddell jabs his way into throwing a right hand over the top, and Fiziev rolls with it and continues his forward pressure to keep Riddell trapped on the outskirts of the Octagon. Riddell swings with bad intentions, and he ducks back when Fiziev zooms a kick past his head. Fiziev slips a punch and nails Riddell in the face with a right hand, and he follows this up with a leaping knee right on the chin. “Ataman” pushes his foe up to the wall so he can knee him in the midsection, and he lands one more knee on the separation before kicking the body. Riddell darts forward to attack, only for Fiziev to greet him and not budge an inch. Fiziev continues to batter his opponent’s body, and Riddell throws hands that miss the mark. Riddell tries to stutter-step his way in, and he pops Fiziev with a left hook but comes up short on a subsequent right over the top. The round ends before Riddell can reach his man with any additional strikes.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Fiziev
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fiziev
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fiziev

Round 3
The doctor comes in to check Riddell’s cut, which splits across the outer half of his eyebrow, but it is not gushing blood into his eye so the doctor clears him to continue. When the last round opens, they hug it out as they are having a blast together. Fiziev counters Riddell on the way in, and he throws a leg kick that gets caught. “Quake” times a level change perfectly to put Fiziev down to the mat, but he can only keep him there for a few seconds before Fiziev springs back up. When they both stand up, they trade powerful blows, and the impact of these strikes echoes through the arena. Riddell targets the body and head to set up strikes, and Fiziev has a cut opened up above his own left eye. When Fiziev overcommits to a punch, Riddell attempts to take him down, but this time, Fiziev stops it from succeeding. They trade punches and leg kicks, trading vicious shots and not backing down.
When Riddell circles to the right, Fiziev spins a wheel kick that clocks Riddell square on the side of the head. “Quake” is stunned as his eyes go wide, and he falls to the ground while trying to snatch hold of a leg, very possibly out on the way down.
Dean is quick to stop the fight, seeing that the lights are on but no one’s home for Riddell. When Riddell comes to, he is still very wobbly and has a hard time standing, after suffering the first knockout loss of his career. Meanwhile, Fiziev puts himself on the map with an ultra-rare, spectacular spinning wheel kick knockout.

The Official Result
Rafael Fiziev def. Brad Riddell R3 2:20 via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean pick date unknown
Rafael Fiziev

Angelo picks Fiziev, citing his volume and diversity of strikes. He notes Riddell has more power but waits for the perfect shot, while Fiziev will already have landed kicks. Angelo is nervous about Riddell's power but sticks with Fiziev.

Inside the distance/decision no action spot (not specified which side)
"i'm going to stick with rafael fizzav i think his volume and his diversity and strikes will be the difference"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Big Brady picks Brad Riddell as a slight underdog, but with low confidence. He notes the fight is very even and should be a pick'em. He highlights Fiziev's tendency to slow down in later rounds, while Riddell maintains his pace. He also notes Riddell may mix in takedowns, though Fiziev has 100% takedown defense. Brady thinks Riddell's volume and cardio advantage could be key, but acknowledges Fiziev lands harder shots. He sides with Riddell slightly.

"i'm going to side with brad riddell here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Cody also picks Riddell, emphasizing his volume and technical striking. He points out that Fiziev's power shots led to him gassing out against Bobby Green, while Riddell has superior cardio and accuracy. Cody believes Riddell's takedown defense has improved and that he can win by outworking Fiziev, especially in the later rounds.

"gotta go with my guy brad riddell for sure and when we're talking about volume over power i think that's a great example"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Rafael Fiziev

Daniel Levi picks Rafael Fiziev by a close decision, acknowledging that Fiziev is explosive and accurate in the first two rounds but tends to slow down and get hit more in the third. He notes that Fiziev's output remains high throughout, but his defense deteriorates. He expects Fiziev to win the first two rounds and edge out a decision, though he admits it could go either way.

"I'm going to say rafael fazeev just barely gets past brad riddell"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean pick date unknown
Rafael Fiziev

Jacob picks Fiziev, noting his wild style may impress judges. He thinks Fiziev's aggression and volume will sway scorecards in a close fight. Jacob acknowledges it's a coin toss but leans Fiziev.

"i'm going to pick physio because he gets wild because i think that this this this fight is going to be so back and forth"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

I like Riddell. He is the better boxer with better cardio and tends to get stronger as fights go on. Fiziev starts fast but slows down, and he has lost round three in every fight. Riddell will punish Fiziev's naked kicks and land cleaner shots. I expect Riddell to win a decision, and the decision prop at plus 190 is solid. A round three finish is also live.

Riddell by decision +190, Riddell round 3 +1700
"i like rideau redoubt decision is the spot but uh i do think the round three is live here as well"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Paul picks Riddell, citing his volume and technical kickboxing. He notes that Fiziev was out-struck by Bobby Green and faded in the third round, while Riddell has shown cardio and takedown defense improvements. Paul believes Riddell's familiarity with Fiziev from training together gives him an edge, and that Riddell can win by outworking him over three rounds.

"i gotta go with brad riddell again here i mean he's not failed me so far he's been you know one of these guys ever since he's come to the ufc i've backed him in every single fight"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The MMA Guru picks Brad Riddell to win by 29-28 decision. He expects Fiziev to win the first round with kicks and takedown defense, but Riddell's body shots and takedown pressure will wear Fiziev down. Riddell will take over in the second and third, landing heavy body hooks and knees, winning the last two rounds.

"29-28 decision and i think this is going to be based on cardio again"
WIN vs Drew Dober
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 · Jun 12, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brad Riddell 0 73 of 168 43% 78 of 173 1 of 5 20% 0 1 1:05
Drew Dober 0 89 of 137 64% 113 of 161 5 of 11 45% 0 0 2:30
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brad Riddell 0 32 of 71 45% 37 of 76 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:16
Drew Dober 0 28 of 48 58% 28 of 48 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:53
2 Brad Riddell 0 21 of 52 40% 21 of 52 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:27
Drew Dober 0 27 of 38 71% 36 of 47 3 of 4 75% 0 0 1:25
3 Brad Riddell 0 20 of 45 44% 20 of 45 0 of 4 0% 0 1 0:22
Drew Dober 0 34 of 51 66% 49 of 66 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:12
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brad Riddell 73 of 168 43% 52 of 144 18 of 20 3 of 4 67 of 161 2 of 2 4 of 5
Drew Dober 89 of 137 64% 66 of 100 15 of 28 8 of 9 78 of 125 5 of 5 6 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brad Riddell 32 of 71 45% 24 of 61 5 of 7 3 of 3 28 of 66 1 of 1 3 of 4
Drew Dober 28 of 48 58% 21 of 36 4 of 9 3 of 3 27 of 47 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Brad Riddell 21 of 52 40% 14 of 44 7 of 7 0 of 1 20 of 51 0 of 0 1 of 1
Drew Dober 27 of 38 71% 20 of 28 4 of 6 3 of 4 26 of 37 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Brad Riddell 20 of 45 44% 14 of 39 6 of 6 0 of 0 19 of 44 1 of 1 0 of 0
Drew Dober 34 of 51 66% 25 of 36 7 of 13 2 of 2 25 of 41 3 of 3 6 of 7
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Big Brady picks Brad Riddell, emphasizing his better cardio, output, and potential takedown game against Dober's weak takedown defense (55%). He notes Riddell has secured a takedown in every UFC fight and expects him to win a close decision, possibly using wrestling to edge out rounds.

Riddell by decision
"i will take brad riddell to win i think this first you know round and a half two rounds are gonna be close but i do think brad riddell is going to win that third round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Cody leans towards Riddell as an underdog, citing his combination punching and volume. He thinks Riddell's takedown defense and get-up game will be enough to keep the fight standing, and that he will edge out a decision. He notes Dober's power but believes Riddell's slickness and output will win out.

"i got myself leaning towards brad riddell"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Daniel Levi picks Brad Riddell by close decision, citing Riddell's better decision-making and counter-striking in later rounds. He acknowledges Dober's power and speed but thinks Riddell's kickboxing IQ and cardio will be key. He notes that Dober may fatigue and that Riddell has shown a second wind in fights. He calls it a 50-50 fight.

by close decision
"i'm going to take brad riddell uh by close close decision"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident pick date unknown
Drew Dober

Dober has more experience and power, and he can mix in takedowns to disrupt Riddell's Muay Thai. Riddell is a talented striker but may struggle with Dober's pressure and clinch work. Dober's cardio and ability to land impactful shots should give him the edge. The fight likely goes to a decision, as both are durable.

Dober by decision, under 2.5 rounds (+150) is a trap
"I do still go with Drew Dober in the spot... I think that Dober with his ability to kind of change levels fake the takedowns... I'm going to be taking Mr. Drew Dober to go out there and win this …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean pick date unknown
Drew Dober

Paul leans towards Dober but is not confident. He notes Dober's power and recent improvements, but acknowledges Riddell's skills. He sees it as a pick'em and is not betting it.

"gun to my head i guess i'll pick dober"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The MMA Guru picks Brad Riddell, citing his youth, better cardio, and versatility. He expects Dober to win the first round by headhunting, but Riddell will take over in later rounds with body work and volume. He sees a stand-up war with Riddell winning by decision or late finish.

"i'm going with brad riddell i like drew doba i think he's a little bit sloppy on the feet"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa · Sep 27, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brad Riddell 0 67 of 166 40% 86 of 185 1 of 6 16% 0 0 1:24
Alex da Silva Coelho 0 54 of 112 48% 70 of 133 3 of 9 33% 1 1 5:17
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brad Riddell 0 7 of 18 38% 13 of 24 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:18
Alex da Silva Coelho 0 13 of 20 65% 19 of 30 3 of 3 100% 1 1 3:22
2 Brad Riddell 0 25 of 59 42% 37 of 71 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:29
Alex da Silva Coelho 0 18 of 43 41% 22 of 48 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:15
3 Brad Riddell 0 35 of 89 39% 36 of 90 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:37
Alex da Silva Coelho 0 23 of 49 46% 29 of 55 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:40
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brad Riddell 67 of 166 40% 47 of 142 13 of 16 7 of 8 61 of 158 5 of 7 1 of 1
Alex da Silva Coelho 54 of 112 48% 35 of 91 10 of 12 9 of 9 49 of 105 4 of 6 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brad Riddell 7 of 18 38% 4 of 15 2 of 2 1 of 1 7 of 18 0 of 0 0 of 0
Alex da Silva Coelho 13 of 20 65% 6 of 13 3 of 3 4 of 4 10 of 17 2 of 2 1 of 1
2 Brad Riddell 25 of 59 42% 16 of 49 6 of 7 3 of 3 22 of 54 3 of 5 0 of 0
Alex da Silva Coelho 18 of 43 41% 10 of 34 4 of 5 4 of 4 18 of 42 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Brad Riddell 35 of 89 39% 27 of 78 5 of 7 3 of 4 32 of 86 2 of 2 1 of 1
Alex da Silva Coelho 23 of 49 46% 19 of 44 3 of 4 1 of 1 21 of 46 2 of 3 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Big Brady picks Riddell, impressed by his hands and pace. He thinks da Silva's competition is weak and that Riddell will out-strike him, forcing bad takedowns and finishing in the third round. He acknowledges da Silva's submission threat but believes Riddell's get-up game is strong.

Riddell by third-round knockout
"i'm gonna go with riddell here to get a knockout uh dasilva has never been knocked out but he's also you know not fought the best competition"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

Daniel Levi leans Brad Riddell because he has been more impressed with his precision, calmness, and improvements in takedown defense. He notes Alex da Silva Coelho has not shown his Muay Thai in the UFC and may not be confident striking. He is not sure about laying -340 but picks Riddell to win.

"i have to lean riddell just because i've been more impressed with what i've seen so far he's so precise so calculated so calm"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident pick date unknown
Alex da Silva Coelho

The host picks Alex da Silva as a live underdog, believing the line on Riddell is too wide. He notes that da Silva has a solid path to victory via grappling and that Riddell's wins are not dominant. He expects a close fight and predicts da Silva wins by decision.

"I'd be happy taking a small shot at da silva here i think the kid's talented and i think he's gonna upset some people."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The MMA Guru picks Brad Riddell, emphasizing his experience against high-level UFC competition, including a win over Magomed Mustafaev. He thinks Riddell is one fight away from a ranked opponent and will make a statement with a TKO finish. He notes Alex da Silva has lost to gatekeepers and hasn't jumped that level.

Win by TKO finish
"i think brad riddell is going to go out there and make a statement against alex de silva getting it done by tko finish"
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 23, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brad Riddell 1 38 of 72 52% 60 of 97 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:02
Magomed Mustafaev 0 28 of 46 60% 36 of 56 8 of 11 72% 0 0 7:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brad Riddell 1 3 of 5 60% 9 of 11 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:36
Magomed Mustafaev 0 12 of 17 70% 15 of 20 4 of 4 100% 0 0 3:05
2 Brad Riddell 0 17 of 29 58% 20 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Magomed Mustafaev 0 12 of 22 54% 15 of 25 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:00
3 Brad Riddell 0 18 of 38 47% 31 of 54 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:24
Magomed Mustafaev 0 4 of 7 57% 6 of 11 1 of 4 25% 0 0 1:55
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brad Riddell 38 of 72 52% 21 of 49 12 of 17 5 of 6 20 of 45 3 of 3 15 of 24
Magomed Mustafaev 28 of 46 60% 10 of 23 7 of 11 11 of 12 12 of 27 8 of 10 8 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 3 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 1 2 of 4 0 of 0 1 of 1
Magomed Mustafaev 12 of 17 70% 2 of 4 3 of 6 7 of 7 1 of 3 4 of 6 7 of 8
2 Brad Riddell 17 of 29 58% 8 of 17 5 of 8 4 of 4 15 of 27 2 of 2 0 of 0
Magomed Mustafaev 12 of 22 54% 6 of 14 3 of 4 3 of 4 7 of 17 4 of 4 1 of 1
3 Brad Riddell 18 of 38 47% 10 of 28 7 of 9 1 of 1 3 of 14 1 of 1 14 of 23
Magomed Mustafaev 4 of 7 57% 2 of 5 1 of 1 1 of 1 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident pick date unknown
Magomed Mustafaev

Daniel Levi picks Magomed Mustafaev, citing his explosive striking and dynamic kicks. He believes Mustafaev is the more seasoned fighter and will knock out Brad Riddell in the first round. Levi notes that Riddell was dropped by Jamie Mullarkey, who lacks knockout power, and that Mustafaev's power is a serious threat. He acknowledges Riddell's path to victory in later rounds if Mustafaev gasses, but expects an early finish.

first round knockout
"I'm personally going Magomed Mustafaev via first round knockout."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The host hesitantly picks Brad Riddell, expressing confusion about Dagestani fighters. He notes Mustafaev lost to Kevin Lee, which is not a bad loss, but he can't trust Dagestanis. He predicts an upset victory for Riddell without strong conviction.

"I'm gonna go with Bob Redell okay there we go we did we're doing Brad Bird L I think Robert our wins there you go yeah we're just gonna go without Brad Brunel wins by upset victory"
Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–26, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya · Oct 05, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brad Riddell 0 91 of 153 59% 104 of 167 1 of 1 100% 0 1 3:01
Jamie Mullarkey 0 36 of 95 37% 41 of 100 3 of 15 20% 1 1 3:22
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brad Riddell 0 13 of 35 37% 13 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Jamie Mullarkey 0 13 of 38 34% 14 of 39 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:54
2 Brad Riddell 0 17 of 31 54% 20 of 34 0 of 0 --- 0 1 1:15
Jamie Mullarkey 0 8 of 17 47% 10 of 19 2 of 8 25% 0 1 1:58
3 Brad Riddell 0 61 of 87 70% 71 of 98 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:46
Jamie Mullarkey 0 15 of 40 37% 17 of 42 1 of 6 16% 1 0 0:30
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brad Riddell 91 of 153 59% 70 of 129 14 of 16 7 of 8 63 of 121 3 of 3 25 of 29
Jamie Mullarkey 36 of 95 37% 25 of 83 4 of 4 7 of 8 35 of 93 0 of 0 1 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brad Riddell 13 of 35 37% 6 of 25 3 of 5 4 of 5 13 of 35 0 of 0 0 of 0
Jamie Mullarkey 13 of 38 34% 8 of 32 1 of 1 4 of 5 13 of 38 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Brad Riddell 17 of 31 54% 12 of 26 3 of 3 2 of 2 11 of 25 1 of 1 5 of 5
Jamie Mullarkey 8 of 17 47% 5 of 14 1 of 1 2 of 2 7 of 15 0 of 0 1 of 2
3 Brad Riddell 61 of 87 70% 52 of 78 8 of 8 1 of 1 39 of 61 2 of 2 20 of 24
Jamie Mullarkey 15 of 40 37% 12 of 37 2 of 2 1 of 1 15 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
Magomed Mustafaev - Fight History
LOSS vs Brad Riddell
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 23, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brad Riddell 1 38 of 72 52% 60 of 97 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:02
Magomed Mustafaev 0 28 of 46 60% 36 of 56 8 of 11 72% 0 0 7:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brad Riddell 1 3 of 5 60% 9 of 11 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:36
Magomed Mustafaev 0 12 of 17 70% 15 of 20 4 of 4 100% 0 0 3:05
2 Brad Riddell 0 17 of 29 58% 20 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Magomed Mustafaev 0 12 of 22 54% 15 of 25 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:00
3 Brad Riddell 0 18 of 38 47% 31 of 54 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:24
Magomed Mustafaev 0 4 of 7 57% 6 of 11 1 of 4 25% 0 0 1:55
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brad Riddell 38 of 72 52% 21 of 49 12 of 17 5 of 6 20 of 45 3 of 3 15 of 24
Magomed Mustafaev 28 of 46 60% 10 of 23 7 of 11 11 of 12 12 of 27 8 of 10 8 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 3 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 1 2 of 4 0 of 0 1 of 1
Magomed Mustafaev 12 of 17 70% 2 of 4 3 of 6 7 of 7 1 of 3 4 of 6 7 of 8
2 Brad Riddell 17 of 29 58% 8 of 17 5 of 8 4 of 4 15 of 27 2 of 2 0 of 0
Magomed Mustafaev 12 of 22 54% 6 of 14 3 of 4 3 of 4 7 of 17 4 of 4 1 of 1
3 Brad Riddell 18 of 38 47% 10 of 28 7 of 9 1 of 1 3 of 14 1 of 1 14 of 23
Magomed Mustafaev 4 of 7 57% 2 of 5 1 of 1 1 of 1 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident pick date unknown
Magomed Mustafaev

Daniel Levi picks Magomed Mustafaev, citing his explosive striking and dynamic kicks. He believes Mustafaev is the more seasoned fighter and will knock out Brad Riddell in the first round. Levi notes that Riddell was dropped by Jamie Mullarkey, who lacks knockout power, and that Mustafaev's power is a serious threat. He acknowledges Riddell's path to victory in later rounds if Mustafaev gasses, but expects an early finish.

first round knockout
"I'm personally going Magomed Mustafaev via first round knockout."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The host hesitantly picks Brad Riddell, expressing confusion about Dagestani fighters. He notes Mustafaev lost to Kevin Lee, which is not a bad loss, but he can't trust Dagestanis. He predicts an upset victory for Riddell without strong conviction.

"I'm gonna go with Bob Redell okay there we go we did we're doing Brad Bird L I think Robert our wins there you go yeah we're just gonna go without Brad Brunel wins by upset victory"
WIN vs Rafael Fiziev
TKO (spinning back kick and punches) R1 1:26 · UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik · Apr 20, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Magomed Mustafaev 1 10 of 12 83% 11 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Rafael Fiziev 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Magomed Mustafaev 1 10 of 12 83% 11 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Rafael Fiziev 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Magomed Mustafaev 10 of 12 83% 7 of 9 1 of 1 2 of 2 4 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 6
Rafael Fiziev 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Magomed Mustafaev 10 of 12 83% 7 of 9 1 of 1 2 of 2 4 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 6
Rafael Fiziev 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Magomed Mustafaev vs. Rafael Fiziev

Round 1
The first fight of the night is a lightweight bout between Magomed Mustafaev and Rafael Fiziev. The referee is Vyacheslav Kiselev. They touch gloves and the fight begins. Mustafaev connects on a spinning back kick right away that briefly knocks Fiziev to the mat. Mustafaev with a low kick, and Fiziev returns with one of his own.
Out of nowhere Mustafaev lands a spinning back kick to the face of Fiziev and he’s down! Mustafaev jumps down and starts pounding Fiziev with punches, and the ref jumps in and stops the fight
. Incredible knockout to start the night! On replay, Fiziev had his guard up but the kick still knocked him out. That’s an impressive win by Mustafaev, and a great way to start the card.

The Official Result
Magomed Mustafaev def. Rafael Fiziev via TKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches) R1, 1:21
LOSS vs Kevin Lee
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 4:31 · UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 · Nov 19, 2016
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kevin Lee 0 20 of 28 71% 46 of 54 7 of 9 77% 2 0 6:36
Magomed Mustafaev 0 20 of 34 58% 34 of 49 0 of 2 0% 1 0 1:01
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kevin Lee 0 9 of 11 81% 26 of 28 4 of 5 80% 0 0 3:06
Magomed Mustafaev 0 10 of 17 58% 20 of 28 0 of 1 0% 1 0 1:01
2 Kevin Lee 0 11 of 17 64% 20 of 26 3 of 4 75% 2 0 3:30
Magomed Mustafaev 0 10 of 17 58% 14 of 21 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kevin Lee 20 of 28 71% 13 of 21 7 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 8 7 of 7 12 of 13
Magomed Mustafaev 20 of 34 58% 11 of 20 9 of 14 0 of 0 11 of 22 6 of 9 3 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kevin Lee 9 of 11 81% 4 of 6 5 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 2 5 of 5 4 of 4
Magomed Mustafaev 10 of 17 58% 3 of 6 7 of 11 0 of 0 6 of 10 4 of 7 0 of 0
2 Kevin Lee 11 of 17 64% 9 of 15 2 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 6 2 of 2 8 of 9
Magomed Mustafaev 10 of 17 58% 8 of 14 2 of 3 0 of 0 5 of 12 2 of 2 3 of 3
WIN vs Joe Proctor
TKO (knees and punches) R1 1:54 · UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor · Dec 12, 2015
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Magomed Mustafaev 0 9 of 13 69% 9 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Joe Proctor 1 18 of 27 66% 22 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Magomed Mustafaev 0 9 of 13 69% 9 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Joe Proctor 1 18 of 27 66% 22 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Magomed Mustafaev 9 of 13 69% 3 of 7 2 of 2 4 of 4 8 of 12 1 of 1 0 of 0
Joe Proctor 18 of 27 66% 13 of 22 4 of 4 1 of 1 9 of 18 4 of 4 5 of 5
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Magomed Mustafaev 9 of 13 69% 3 of 7 2 of 2 4 of 4 8 of 12 1 of 1 0 of 0
Joe Proctor 18 of 27 66% 13 of 22 4 of 4 1 of 1 9 of 18 4 of 4 5 of 5
TKO (doctor stoppage) R2 3:24 · UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne · Jun 20, 2015
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Magomed Mustafaev 0 29 of 51 56% 99 of 127 2 of 3 66% 0 0 4:48
Piotr Hallmann 0 18 of 41 43% 23 of 47 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:27
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Magomed Mustafaev 0 16 of 26 61% 66 of 79 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:00
Piotr Hallmann 0 11 of 21 52% 14 of 25 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:49
2 Magomed Mustafaev 0 13 of 25 52% 33 of 48 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:48
Piotr Hallmann 0 7 of 20 35% 9 of 22 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:38
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Magomed Mustafaev 29 of 51 56% 16 of 32 7 of 12 6 of 7 14 of 24 9 of 19 6 of 8
Piotr Hallmann 18 of 41 43% 13 of 35 2 of 3 3 of 3 12 of 28 6 of 13 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Magomed Mustafaev 16 of 26 61% 11 of 18 4 of 7 1 of 1 5 of 10 5 of 8 6 of 8
Piotr Hallmann 11 of 21 52% 7 of 16 2 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 12 4 of 9 0 of 0
2 Magomed Mustafaev 13 of 25 52% 5 of 14 3 of 5 5 of 6 9 of 14 4 of 11 0 of 0
Piotr Hallmann 7 of 20 35% 6 of 19 0 of 0 1 of 1 5 of 16 2 of 4 0 of 0
Expert Picks (2)
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident pick date unknown
Magomed Mustafaev

Daniel Levi picks Magomed Mustafaev, citing his explosive striking and dynamic kicks. He believes Mustafaev is the more seasoned fighter and will knock out Brad Riddell in the first round. Levi notes that Riddell was dropped by Jamie Mullarkey, who lacks knockout power, and that Mustafaev's power is a serious threat. He acknowledges Riddell's path to victory in later rounds if Mustafaev gasses, but expects an early finish.

first round knockout
"I'm personally going Magomed Mustafaev via first round knockout."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant pick date unknown
Brad Riddell

The host hesitantly picks Brad Riddell, expressing confusion about Dagestani fighters. He notes Mustafaev lost to Kevin Lee, which is not a bad loss, but he can't trust Dagestanis. He predicts an upset victory for Riddell without strong conviction.

"I'm gonna go with Bob Redell okay there we go we did we're doing Brad Bird L I think Robert our wins there you go yeah we're just gonna go without Brad Brunel wins by upset victory"