Alex da Silva has two UFC fights under his belt, splitting them. He is 3-2 in his last five bouts overall and has just 25 minutes in the octagon at the UFC level. He is as a grappler and will try and take this to the ground as he averages only 1.08 significant strikes per minute on 43 percent accuracy. His striking defense is below average (44%), and he faces an experienced and well-rounded fighter in 28-year old Brad Riddell. Riddell has won five bouts in a row and is undefeated (2-0) in the UFC. They were impressive wins, too, over Magomed Mustafaev and Jamie Mullarkey. Against Mullarkey in the last fight, Riddell threw 50 more significant strikes. And versus Mustafaev, he had eight takedowns. Riddell is a powerful puncher averaging 4.3 strikes with a 57 percent accuracy, and his defense is much better with 100% takedown 'D' and a 54% striking 'D.' Back Brad Riddell to win the fight.