Fernando Padilla
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R1 · 4:58)UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley
- Pro record 16-6-0
- UFC record 2-2-0
- Outside the UFC 14-4-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2024-12-14
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 92 division peers
Data through 2024-12-14
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2023-09-16
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Fernando Padilla's professional MMA record?
Fernando Padilla has a professional MMA record of 16-6-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Fernando Padilla's UFC record?
Fernando Padilla's UFC record is 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 14-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Fernando Padilla fight next?
Fernando Padilla does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Fernando Padilla?
Fernando Padilla is 29 years old, born December 15, 1996.
How tall is Fernando Padilla?
Fernando Padilla stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 193 cm (76") reach.
Where is Fernando Padilla from?
Fernando Padilla is from Mexico.
What is Fernando Padilla's nickname?
Fernando Padilla is known as "El Valiente".
When was Fernando Padilla's last fight?
Fernando Padilla last fought on December 14, 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley, losing to Sean Woodson by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson?
Fernando Padilla lost to Kyle Nelson by unanimous decision at Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 on September 16, 2023. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 29-28, Adalaide Byrd 29-28, Sal D'amato 30-27 (winner's score first).
Fernando Padilla scouting report
Fernando Padilla (Mexico) is a 29-year-old featherweight who is 16-6 as a pro and 2-2 in the UFC (14-4 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon on April 29, 2023; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by submission. He scores 1.2 knockdowns per 15 minutes (featherweight average: 0.5; 93rd percentile of 92 active featherweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 6.1 significant strikes per minute (average: 4.1; 92nd percentile). His reach of 76 inches is 5.1 inches longer than the featherweight average (70.9 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Sean Woodson, then 6-1-1 in the UFC, on December 14, 2024 (UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Fernando Padilla vs the featherweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (24:24 of fight time).
| Stat | Padilla | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 6.1148 in 24:24 | 4.1 | 92 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 40.3%148 of 367 landed | 47.4% | 18 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 5.7140 in 24:24 | 3.8 | 89 |
| Significant strike defense | 52.1%152 of 292 avoided | 54.3% | 35 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 24:24 | 1.6 | 6 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 1 landed | 38.4% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 100%4 of 4 stopped | 61% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.61 in 24:24 | 0.5 | 69 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.22 in 24:24 | 0.5 | 93 |
| Control time | 4.4%1:05 of 24:24 | 18% | 10 |
| Average fight time | 6:064 bouts | 10:43 | 5 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 175 cm68.8″ | |
| Reach | 193 cm76″ | 180 cm70.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 92 active featherweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 14-2-1UFC record entering: 6-1-1KO/TKOR1 4:58UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. BuckleyDec 14, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 8-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 2:45UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. NamajunasMar 23, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 17-8-1UFC record entering: 2-4-1DECNoche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2Sep 16, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 32-14-0UFC record entering: 6-6-0KO/TKOR1 1:41UFC Fight Night: Song vs. SimonApr 29, 2023Result & stats