Thiago Moises vs. Brad Riddell – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 239: Tuivasa vs. Tybura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Thiago Moises will take on Brad “Quake” Riddell in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 239 card.

Moises brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Riddell, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 39% striking accuracy, Moises has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.47 per minute. On the other hand, Riddell boasts a 53% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.71 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Thiago Moises vs. Brad Riddell matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Thiago Moises is coming in with a 17-7-0 record. Moises will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac in September.

Riddell, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Thiago Moises on September 2, 2023, at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira and holds a 10-4-0 record.

Thiago Moises has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 33-year-old Brad Riddell is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Thiago Moises stats

→ Moises’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Moises lands 2.47 significant strikes per minute.
→ Moises’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Moises’s takedown average is 1.53 per 15 minutes.
→ Moises’s takedown defense is 56%.

Moises comes in with 39% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.47 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Riddell fires at 53% accuracy, landing about 4.71 significant strikes per minute. Thiago Moises also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Riddell’s 1.77 takedowns and 63% takedown accuracy.

Brad Riddell stats

→ Riddell’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Riddell lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Riddell’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Riddell’s takedown average is 1.77 per 15 minutes.
→ Riddell’s takedown defense is 63%.

Brad spent, on average, 10:55 minutes in the Octagon, and Thiago has an average fight time of 10:37 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Thiago or Brad? Sound off in the comments.

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