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Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
5' 9"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
71%
Win Rate
82%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
5
Submission Wins
5
Title Fight Wins
24
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Chris Padilla — "Taco" to fight fans — has built a 17-6 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving the United States's regional scene.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.78 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
Recent Fights
MarQuel Mederos
Draw R3 · Apr 11, 2026
UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg
Ismael Bonfim
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Nov 9, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown
Jai Herbert
Decision - Split · Mar 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady
Rongzhu
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage R2 · Sep 7, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady
James Llontop
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 · Apr 27, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez