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Ligero Division

Activo

"Taco"

Chris Padilla

Ligero Division

15-6-0 (W-L-D)

8

Victorias por nocaut

5

Gana por Sumisión

10

Primeros acabados redondos

Chris Padilla

Récord del Atleta

Info

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

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Lynwood, United States
Años
28
Alto
69.00
Peso
154.00
Debut del octágono
Apr. 27, 2024
Alcance
74.00
Alcance de la pierna
39.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Eight wins by KO, five by submission (3 RNC, guillotine)
     
  • 10 first round finishes
     
  • On five-fight winning streak
     
  • Faced UFC vets Gabriel Green, Christian Aguilera and Jason Gonzalez
     
  • Reported 6-0 amateur record
     
  • Origin of nickname: “My ability to fight any style.”

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