Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Chris Padilla

“Taco”

17Wins-6Losses-1Draws

4 Win Streak

Age

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 2

Last 5

WDWWW

Finish Rate

81%

Bonuses

—

Style

Orthodox Boxer-Grappler / Heavy Leg Kicks

Location

Lynwood, CA, USA

Last Fight2025-11-08

W - Ismael Bonfim

SubmissionR3 4:59

Arm Triangle

Opponent Last Bout

L - Chris PadillaSubmissionR1 4:44· D'Arce Choke

Fight History

WIN

vs Nasrat Haqparast

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues· 2026-08-22

Submission

Arm Triangle

R3 4:59

SubmissionArm Triangle·R3 4:59

DRAW

vs MarQuel Mederos

UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg· 2026-04-11

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ismael Bonfim

UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown· 2025-11-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 4:30

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:30

WIN

vs Jai Herbert

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-03-22

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rongzhu

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2024-09-07

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Eye injury to Rongzhu

R2 4:14

TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye injury to Rongzhu·R2 4:14

WIN

vs James Llontop

UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2024-04-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:33

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

6.2/min

Grappling

1.13 TD

Defense

49%

⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

11 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+81% vs div avg

82%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

82%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

64%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

45%

⭐Other

Spinning

27%

Uppercuts

27%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (82%). 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 (164%) 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

50% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

50% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

KO/TKO

50% of KOs

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

50% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Other

Submission

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). 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 (6.2) and Strike Acc% (54%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 5 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (124% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

54%

Average

Division Rank#8 of 57

0%100%

Striking Defense

49%

Average

Division Rank#42 of 57

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

49% acc83%

Clinch

89% acc12%

Ground

92% acc5%

Striking Differential+1.31/min

6.19 landed/min4.88 absorbed/min

6.19

Landed/Min

4.88

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

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: 83% of output at range with 49% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

21%

Low

Division Rank#43 of 57

0%100%

TD Defense

80%

Elite

Division Rank#16 of 57

0%100%

TD Success Rate

30%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.13

TD / 15min

0.28

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

30%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Elite TD defense (80%).

5 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (21%).

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

47.1

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

7.8

Standing %

81%

R3 vs R1 Output

124%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (47.1) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 124% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 5 fights

R1 Control

1:06

R2 Control

0:42

R3 Control

1:07

R1 to Final

+35%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+17.0pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+17.0pp

Body

+5.4pp

Leg

-22.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+0.7pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Absorption

#45

of 57

📉 Below Average

Accuracy

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Str Defense

#42

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

#51

of 57

📉 Below Average

Takedowns

#31

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#26

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#18

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