UFC: Brad Riddell falls to spectacular third-round TKO against Rafael Fiziev - NZ Herald
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Brad Riddell's journey toward UFC gold will have to take a longer route. After making a huge splash in the lightweight division through his first four bouts
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UFC: Rafael Fiziev stops Brad Riddell with spinning-wheel kick
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UFC: Rafael Fiziev stops Brad Riddell with spinning-wheel kick
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UFC Vegas 44 video: Rafael Fiziev uncorks spectacular spinning
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