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Chris Padilla

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17-6-1 (W-L-D)

9

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5

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10

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Chris Padilla
  • Last fight

    Chris Padilla
    무승부
    MarQuel Mederos

    Padilla vs Mederos

    11.04.26

athlete record

정보

Learn more about Chris Padilla's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
유효한
고향
Lynwood, United States
체육관
California Mixed Martial Arts
나이
30
높이
69.00
무게
155.00
옥타곤 데뷔
27.04.24
리치
74.00
다리 리치
39.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Nine wins by KO, five by submission (3 RNC, guillotine)
     
  • 10 first round finishes
     
  • On eight-fight unbeaten streak
     
  • Reported 6-0 amateur record
     
  • Origin of nickname: “My ability to fight any style.”

UFC 327 (4/11/26) Padilla and MarQuel Mederos fought to a majority draw

UFC Fight Night (11/8/25) Padilla stopped Ismael Bonfim via strikes at 4:30 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (3/22/25) Padilla won a three round split decision over Jai Herbert

UFC Fight Night (9/7/24) Padilla stopped Rongzhu via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 4:14 of the second round

UFC on ESPN (4/27/24) Padilla submitted James Llontop via rear naked choke at 4:33 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at 13 years old because me, my brother and cousins started watching Spike TV.

Training: 5:30am run, 6:00- 9am Striking for MMA. 10-1:30pm MMA grappling. Striking or BJJ 6-8:30pm

What ranks and titles have you held? Upnext lightweight champ, Xplode amateur and pro lightweight champ

Do you have any heroes? My heroes are everyone who supports me, my trainer, the current and former generations of MMA fighters, and various manga creators.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I’ve done until now and everything anyone has invested in me. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? A certificate in Business 

What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting has always been my job; everything else has been side work. 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NAGA champion, Grappling X pankration medals, Xplode amateur lightweight champ

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Elbows and knees