Chris Padilla

"Taco"

18-6-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0

Last fight: Win vs Nasrat Haqparast · Submission · Aug 22, 2026

18-6-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Nasrat HaqparastSUB · R3 4:59

UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues·August 22, 2026

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Chris Padilla holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-1. Padilla has 26 professional MMA bouts on record. Padilla has won 19 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Padilla lands 6.67 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 1.10 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 14, 1995
Age: 31
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Lynnwood, California, United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues· Aug 22, 2026· Lightweight· 18-6-1 vs 18-7
SUB
R3 · 4:59
DRAW
vs MarQuel Mederos
UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Lightweight· 17-6-1 vs 11-1-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown· Nov 8, 2025· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 20-6
TKO
R2 · 4:30
WIN
vs Jai Herbert
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady· Mar 22, 2025· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 13-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rongzhu
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady· Sep 7, 2024· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 25-6
TKO
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs James Llontop
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 14-3
SUB
R1 · 4:33
WIN
vs Justin Jaynes×2Title bout · Title win #2
UNF 13· Oct 21, 2023· Lightweight· 13-6 vs 16-10
TKO
R2 · 3:10
WIN
vs Serob Minasyan×1Title bout · Title win #1
UNF 7· May 13, 2023· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 15-12
SUB
R3 · 3:02
WIN
vs EL J Portée
UNF 4· Jan 28, 2023· Welterweight· 11-6 vs 7-6
TKO
R1 · 4:07
WIN
vs IVAN CASTILLO
BRAVE CF 7: Untamed· Aug 1, 2022· Lightweight· 11-6 vs 25-18-0
UD
R3 · 05:00
LOSS
vs Darren Smith Jr.
UNF 1· May 21, 2022· Welterweight· 10-6 vs 21-12
SD
WIN
vs Emilio Williams
Celtic Gladiator 31· Mar 19, 2022· Welterweight· 10-5 vs 5-5
TKO
R1 · 0:50
LOSS
vs Devon Brock
LXF 5· Aug 7, 2021· Lightweight· 9-5 vs 7-4
UD
LOSS
vs Nate Andrews
CES 49· Apr 6, 2018· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 13-1
SUB
R2 · 2:04
LOSS
vs Gabe Green
Bellator 192: Rampage vs Sonnen· Jan 20, 2018· 9-3 vs 7-2
SUB
R1
WIN
vs Quinton McCottrell
Fight Club OC· Oct 12, 2017· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 12-23
TKO
R1 · 3:13
WIN
vs IVAN CASTILLO
Brave CF 7: Untamed· Jul 29, 2017· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 14-7
SD
LOSS
vs Christian Aguilera
KOTC: Warranted Aggression· Dec 18, 2016· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 7-2
UD
LOSS
vs Jason Gonzalez
RFA 38: Moisés vs. Emmers· Jun 3, 2016· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 3:14
WIN
vs Mike Segura
RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez· Dec 11, 2015· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:07
WIN
vs George Hernandez×2Title bout · Title win #2
XFS: Taco· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 4-1
SUB
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Kris Armbrister×1Title bout · Title win #1
XFS: Wasteland· Nov 8, 2014· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 10-8
SUB
R1 · 0:39
WIN
vs Aaron Neveu
XFS: Cerebral· Jul 19, 2014· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 8-2
UD
WIN
vs Kenny Wyckoff
XFS: Twentynine Palms Fight Night· Jun 20, 2014· 3-0 vs 3-9
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Julian Hernandez
XFS: Adrenaline· May 17, 2014· 2-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 0:08
WIN
vs Marko Damiani
XFS: Fire· Mar 22, 2014· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:44

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Fight Science MMA

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power64

Kick power96

Punch speed83

Kick speed97

Accuracy96

Takedowns93

Ground striking94

Submissions93

Chin92

Body strength90

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-6-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed6.29per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.43per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.44per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 5-0-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.67per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.85per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.10per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed83%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chris Padilla sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chris Padilla earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1723▲19
Peak: 1729Dec 11, 2015
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chris Padilla fight next?

Chris Padilla has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chris Padilla's record?

Chris Padilla's professional MMA record is 18-6-1.

Who is Chris Padilla fighting next?

Chris Padilla's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chris Padilla fight last?

Chris Padilla most recently fought Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues on Saturday, August 22, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Chris Padilla fight in?

Chris Padilla fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Padilla have?

Chris Padilla has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Chris Padilla?

Chris Padilla is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Chris Padilla weigh?

Chris Padilla weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Chris Padilla's reach?

Chris Padilla has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Chris Padilla?

Chris Padilla is 31 years old (born Sep 14, 1995).

Where is Chris Padilla from?

Chris Padilla is from the United States.

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