Chris Padilla wins majority decision over Markel Mederos

Chris Padilla defeated Markel Mederos via majority decision with scores of 29-27, 29-27, and 28-28 at UFC 327. The victory extends Padilla's winning streak to five consecutive wins inside the UFC octagon. For Mederos, the loss snaps a nine-fight winning streak in MMA competition. The competitive bout went the full distance with judges scoring it closely. This result significantly boosts Padilla's position in his division.