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Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Chris Padilla

Chris Padilla

16-6
4 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'9"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
09:36
Gym
UFC Record
4-0(4 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 1
Last 4
WWWW
Finish Rate
81%
Bonuses
Style
Location
Lynwood, United States
Last Fight2025-11-08
IB
W - Ismael Bonfim
TKO - Doctor's StoppageR2 4:14
Eye injury to Rongzhu
Opponent Last Bout
L - Chris PadillaSubmissionR1 4:48· Rear Naked Choke

Fight History

WIN
R
vs Rongzhu
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye injury to Rongzhu·R2 4:14
WIN
JH
vs Jai Herbert
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
IB
vs Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:30
WIN
JL
vs James Llontop
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:33
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
1.56 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+87% vs div avg
88%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Jabs

#2
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Knees

#3
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
Other
Spinning
38%
Uppercuts
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (88%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (163%) of offensive output.
  • Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 314% of offense - limited but refined.
  • Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Eye injury to Rongzhu
#1
1
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#2
1
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#1
1
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Eye injury to Rongzhu (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
  • 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 5 subs).
🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (189% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#13 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc81%
Clinch
98% acc10%
Ground
88% acc9%
Striking Differential+0.45/min
4.13 landed/min3.68 absorbed/min
4.13
Landed/Min
3.68
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed119
Sig. Strikes Attempted229

Key Insights

Chris is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (35%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 48% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 6.6 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
30%
Low
Division Rank#38 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
30%
Landed
3
Defended
7
Total
10
1.56
TD / 15min
0.52
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
10
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
20
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.56/15min.

Elite TD defense (100%).

5 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (30%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
238
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
212
Chin Rating
Iron
KD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.2
High
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
189%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (41.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 189% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:09
R2 Control
0:51
R3 Control
1:16
R1 to Final
-7%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+19.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+19.5pp
Body
-1.9pp
Leg
-17.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#35
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#20
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#13
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#13
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#25
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#19
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#27
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2795
Strong
Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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