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Chris Padilla

Chris Padilla

“Taco”
17-6-1
0Gatekeeper
/Lightweight/Age 30/Orthodox/5' 9"/74″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
74%
SLpM
6.2
Str Acc
54%
Str Def
49%
TD Avg
1.1
TD Def
80%
Sub Avg
0.3
Finish
81%

At a Glance

6.2
SLpM
top 7%
54%
Str Acc
top 15%
1.1
TD Avg
below average
81%
Finish %
top 0%
49%
Str Def
below average
Chris Padilla "Taco" is a orthodox Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as an elite striker. With a record of 17-6-1, the fighter carries a 71% win rate across 24 pro contests, with a 81% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 6.19 significant strikes per minute and elite 80% takedown defense.
Career Arc
20 fightspeak +16 · current +16

Skill Profile

VOLUME88ACCURACY75KO POWER75TAKEDOWNS43TD DEFENSE75SUBMISSIONS45DURABILITY58ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
6.19+2.77 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.88+1.70 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.13-0.39 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.30-0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.88)Landed (6.19)
0
+1.31

Wins by Method

81%Finish
KO/TKO850%
Submission531%
Decision319%
17 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (17)
8 KO
5 SUB
3 DEC
1 OTH
Losses (6)
6 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

D
Dec
W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
17/35(49%)
R2
25/51(49%)
R3
28/64(44%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
84%
Distance: 142Clinch: 13Ground: 15
Target
50%
20%
30%
Head: 85Body: 34Leg: 51

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:10

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 20
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History5 UFC + 15 pre-UFC
20 fights16W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?MarQuel Mederos
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026DM-DEC35:00
DRAW
Method
M-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
2026-04-11
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