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UFC FIGHT NIGHT


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Wins by Knockout
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Wins by Submission
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First Round Finishes
UFC Fight Night (3/22/25) Padilla won a three round split decision over Jai Herbert
UFC Fight Night (9/7/24) Padilla stopped Rongzhu via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 4:14 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (4/27/24) Padilla submitted James Llontop via rear naked choke at 4:33 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at 13 years old because me, my brother and cousins started watching Spike TV.
Training: 5:30am run, 6:00- 9am Striking for MMA. 10-1:30pm MMA grappling. Striking or BJJ 6-8:30pm
What ranks and titles have you held? Upnext lightweight champ, Xplode amateur and pro lightweight champ
Do you have any heroes? My heroes are everyone who supports me, my trainer, the current and former generations of MMA fighters, and various manga creators.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I’ve done until now and everything anyone has invested in me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? A certificate in Business
What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting has always been my job; everything else has been side work.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NAGA champion, Grappling X pankration medals, Xplode amateur lightweight champ
Favorite grappling technique: Chokes
Favorite Striking technique: Elbows and knees