Chris Padilla

"Taco"

USA

Zhu up next
LightweightUFC
July 24, 2024
Padilla is scheduled to compete against Rong Zhu in a lightweight fight at UFC Vegas 97 on Sept. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
After defeating a heavier James Llontop at UFC Vegas 91, Padilla will look to build a streak by defeating Zhu. In what turned out to be his UFC debut, Padilla defeated Llontop in under a week's notice.
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Stoppage win in UFC debut
LightweightUFC
April 27, 2024
Padilla defeated James Llontop via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:33 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 55 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That's quite a job by Padilla in his late-notice UFC debut. Not only will he get his show and win bonus, but will also walk away with 20 percent of Llontop's purse after the latter missed weight Friday morning. Padilla kept things simple and went for a few well-timed takedown attempts, landing three of them, the last of which led to the submission win. Padilla's results on the regional scene would appear to make this performance an aberration as opposed to a sign of things to come, but he deserves credit for coming through in a difficult spot against Llontop.
Facing heavy opponent
LightweightUFC
April 26, 2024
Padilla will match up against a heavy James Llontop at UFC Vegas 91 this weekend, MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Padilla will get 20 percent of James Llontop's purse as a result of the weight miss, a nice boost for the newcomer. The 28-year-old American is 13-6 in his professional career, looking for a win in his UFC debut.
Making UFC debut
LightweightUFC
April 22, 2024
Padilla will make his UFC against James Llontop at UFC Vegas 91 on April 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Padilla will fill in as a replacement for Gabriel Green (undisclosed) against James Llontop for his UFC debut in April. The 28-year-old American has a professional record of 13-6.