Chris Padilla defeats Markel Mederos via majority decision at UFC 327

Chris Padilla defeated Markel Mederos by majority decision with scorecards reading 29-27, 29-27, and 28-28. The victory extends Padilla's winning streak to five consecutive wins inside the UFC octagon. Mederos saw his nine-fight winning streak in MMA come to an end with the loss. The competitive bout went the full distance with Padilla earning the nod from two of three judges. Padilla's consistent performance continues his rise in the UFC rankings.