Chris Padilla

CHRIS PADILLA

"Taco"

5-0-1100% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

14/09/1995 (31)

Birthplace

Lynwood

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

175 cm (5'9")

Biography

Chris 'Taco' Padilla is an American lightweight mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC, having made his promotional debut in 2024 Chris Padilla: UFC Record, Stats and Fighter Profile - Fightomic. He holds a professional record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout Chris Padilla (Lightweight) MMA Profile - ESPN (PH). He is currently on a multi-fight unbeaten streak and trains out of Fight Science MMA in Los Angeles Chris Padilla: UFC Record, Stats and Fighter Profile - Fightomic.

WIN BREAKDOWN

6 total fights · 40% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (40%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision2 (40%)

Fight history (7)

1 / 2
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vs Chase HooperUFC 335 - Oliveira vs. Lopes — 12/12/2026
Win
vs Nasrat HaqparastUFC Fight Night 285 - Hernandez vs. Rodrigues — 22/08/2026
Draw
vs MarQuel MederosDraw (majority) (28–28, 28–28, 29–27) (R3)UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg — 11/04/2026
Win
vs Ismael BonfimTKO (punches) (R2)UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown — 08/11/2025
Win
vs Jai HerbertDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) (R3)UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady — 22/03/2025

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