Fernando Padilla "El Valiente"

Fernando Padilla, known as "El Valiente", is a mixed martial artist from Mexico competing in the UFC Featherweight division. Fernando Padilla holds a professional record of 16-6-0, including 2-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 0 by decision. Fernando Padilla stands 6'1", has a 76-inch reach, and is 28 years old. Fernando Padilla is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Fernando Padilla profile

DivisionFeatherweight
Professional record16-6-0
UFC record2-2-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryMexico
Age28
Date of birth1996-12-15
Height6'1"
Reach76"
Leg reach43"
Last weigh-in145 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time24 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute6.07
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.74
Striking accuracy40%
Striking defense52%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.23
Strikes to the head66%
Strikes to the body20%
Strikes to the legs15%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0
Takedown defense100%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.61
Average control time per fight (seconds)2.95

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO1
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision0

Fernando Padilla UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2024-12-14UFC Fight NightSean WoodsonlossHooks · 4:58 · R1
2024-03-23UFC Fight NightLuis PajuelowinD'arce Choke · 2:45 · R1
2023-09-16UFC Fight NightKyle NelsonlossDecision · Unanimous
2023-04-29UFC Fight NightJulian ErosawinRight Hook · 1:41 · R1

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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