Fernando Padilla "El Valiente"

Featherweight

Record and bio

Pro record	—
UFC record	2-2 · current 1-fight loss streak
Opponents' combined UFC record	14-11-2 (56%) across 4 opponents
Last 5 opponents	14-11-2 (56%) across 4 opponents
Age	29
Height	6' 1"
Reach	76"
Stance	Orthodox

Career stats (UFC)

Significant strikes landed per minute	6.07
Significant strikes absorbed per minute	5.74
Striking accuracy	40%
Striking defense	52%
Takedowns per 15 minutes	0.00
Takedowns landed / attempted	0%
Takedown defense	100%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes	0.61
Average fight time	6.1 min

UFC wins: 1 KO/TKO, 1 submission, 0 decision. UFC losses: 1 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 1 decision.

UFC fight history

Date	Opponent	Their UFC record then	Style	Result	Method	Event
2024-12-14	Sean Woodson	6-1-1	Striker	L	KO/TKO R1 4:58	UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley
2024-03-23	Luis Pajuelo	UFC debut	—	W	Submission R1 2:45	UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas
2023-09-16	Kyle Nelson	2-4-1	Balanced	L	Decision - Unanimous R3 5:00	Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2
2023-04-29	Julian Erosa	6-6	Striker	W	KO/TKO R1 1:41	UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon

UFC stats from ufcstats.com through 2026-10-31; bio and pro record from ESPN where available. Opponents' combined record is their UFC record going into each fight. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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