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Fernando Padilla

Fernando Padilla (born December 15, 1996) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in featherweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Padilla's involvement with sports began at a young age, when as a child he would defend himself against those who tried to intimidate him. He started practicing karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the 10th Planet Chihuahua gym, where he began his transition to MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Padilla began his professional career in April 2015, and achieved an undefeated 5–0 record before being defeated in March 2017 by Dan Ige at a Cage Fury Championships event.

During the next four years, Padilla competed for various promotions, including Legacy Fighting Alliance and King of the Cage, where he amassed 7 wins and 3 losses.

Fury FC champion

On May 16, 2021, at Fury FC 46, Padilla defeated Cameron Graves by technical knockout after a knee strike in the second round, becoming the new Fury FC champion. It was his last fight before signing with the UFC. In that fight, he caught Dana White's attention when he executed the spinning elbow that gave him the victory.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Padilla made his UFC promotional debut against Julian Erosa on April 29, 2023, at . He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Padilla faced Kyle Nelson on September 16, 2023, at . He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Padilla faced Luis Pajuelo on March 23, 2024, at . He won the fight by submission with a Brabo choke in the first round. This victory earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Padilla faced Sean Woodson on December 14, 2024, at . He lost the fight by technical knockout at the end of the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|- |Loss |align=center|16–6 |Sean Woodson |TKO (punches) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:58 |Tampa, Florida, United States | |- |Win |align=center|16–5 |Luis Pajuelo |Submission (brabo choke) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:45 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|15–5 |Kyle Nelson |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|15–4 |Julian Erosa |TKO (punches) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:41 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|14–4 |Cameron Graves |TKO (elbow) |Fury FC 46 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:19 |Houston, Texas, United States | |- |Win |align=center|13–4 |Nate Richardson |Decision (split) |LFA 99: Dennis vs. Cherant | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Park City, Kansas, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|12–4 |Spike Carlyle |Decision (unanimous) |California Xtreme Fighting 17 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Los Angeles, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|12–3 |Donald Sanchez |TKO (punches) |LFA 58: Park vs. Willis | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:27 |Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |- |Win |align=center|11–3 |Fard Muhammad |Submission (triangle choke) |King of the Cage: 20th Anniversary | |align=center|3 |align=center|1:19 |Ontario, California, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|10–3 |Kurt Kinser |Decision (split) |King of the Cage: Under Siege | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Alpine, California, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|10–2 |Talison Soares Costa |Decision (unanimous) |LFA 30: Millender vs. Barnes | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Costa Mesa, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|10–1 |Jeff Mesa |TKO (punches) |Mid-Pac: Mid-Pacific Championships 5 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:36 |Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |- |Win |align=center|9–1 |Darrick Minner |Submission (triangle armbar) |LFA 25: Cochrane vs. Rodrigues | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:10 |Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |- |Win |align=center|8–1 |Ryan Fillingame |KO (punches) |King of the Cage: Never Quit | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:35 |Ontario, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|7–1 |Sergio Perez |Submission (armbar) |California Xtreme Fighting 9 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:21 |Los Angeles, California, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|6–1 |Dan Ige |Decision (unanimous) |CFFC 64: Sayles vs. Aguilera | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |San Diego, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|6–0 |Edgar Díaz Guzmán |Submission (triangle choke) |Combate Extremo: Nino vs. Loco | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:12 |Monterrey, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|5–0 |Keni Harrison |Submission (armbar) |Red Cage 5 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:44 |Chihuahua, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|4–0 |Kaleb Gonzales |Submission (armbar) |Red Cage 2: La Revancha | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:00 |Chihuahua, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|3–0 |Kaleb Gonzales |Submission (triangle choke) |MMA Revolution: Iron Kick vs. Red Cage - Team Durango vs. Team Chihuahua | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:50 |Durango, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|2–0 |José Landeros González |Submission (armbar) |Red Cage 1 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:03 |Chihuahua, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|1–0 |Carlos Rivera |Decision (unanimous) |World Best Gladiators 8 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Chihuahua, Mexico |

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