Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Fernando Padilla
16-6
Age
28
Height
6'1"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
06:06
Gym
Team Oyama
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 4
LWLW
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Chihuahua, Mexico
Last Fight2024-12-14
SW
L - Sean Woodson
KO/TKOR1 4:58
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Dan IgeKO/TKOR1 4:58· Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
SW
vs Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:58
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:58
WIN
LP
vs Luis Pajuelo
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke Standing
R1 2:45
SubmissionD'Arce Choke Standing·R1 2:45
LOSS
KN
vs Kyle Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:41
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.1/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Fernando adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
5 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
60%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
20%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
D'Arce Choke Standing
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on D'Arce Choke Standing (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.1) and Strike Def% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 9 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#38 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#25 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc80%
Clinch
76% acc8%
Ground
79% acc12%
Striking Differential+0.33/min
6.07 landed/min5.74 absorbed/min
6.07
Landed/Min
5.74
Absorbed/Min
1.23
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed148
Sig. Strikes Attempted367
Key Insights
Fernando is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.23/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 41% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.61
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (100%).
9 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
296
1.06
Ratio
Absorbed
280
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
4/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.1
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
92%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:15
R2 Control
0:07
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-6%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-12.3pp
Body
+8.3pp
Leg
+4.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-17.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#9
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#37
of 45
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#38
of 45
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#25
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#4
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#41
of 45
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#17
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#23
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2910
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights