Chris Padilla defeats Markel Mederos by majority decision at UFC 327

Chris Padilla earned a majority decision victory over Markel Mederos with scores of 29-27, 29-27, and 28-28 at UFC 327. The win extends Padilla's winning streak to five consecutive victories in the UFC. Mederos saw his nine-fight winning streak in MMA come to an end with the loss. Padilla's consistent performance across three rounds impressed two of the three judges. The victory continues Padilla's rise through the UFC ranks.