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
| Division | Featherweight |
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| Professional record | 16-6-0 |
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| UFC record | 2-2-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | Mexico |
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| Age | 28 |
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| Date of birth | 1996-12-15 |
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| Height | 6'1" |
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| Reach | 76" |
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| Leg reach | 43" |
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| Last weigh-in | 145 lbs |
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| Current streak | L1 |
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| Total octagon time | 24 minutes |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 6.07 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 5.74 |
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| Striking accuracy | 40% |
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| Striking defense | 52% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.23 |
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| Strikes to the head | 66% |
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| Strikes to the body | 20% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 15% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
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| Takedown defense | 100% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.61 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 2.95 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
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Fernando Padilla UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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