Chris Padilla
“Taco”
Record 18-6-1United StatesCalifornia Mixed Martial Arts
Next fight
vs. Chase Hooper — UFC 335, December 12, 2026
The style
Well-Rounded Lightweight
Nine-fight unbeaten streak (8-0-1) · Durable · Finishing instincts
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Chris 'Taco' Padilla is a 31-year-old American lightweight out of California Mixed Martial Arts, unbeaten in his last nine fights (8-0-1) including a technical submission of Nasrat Haqparast in August 2026. He now meets fellow finisher Chase Hooper at UFC 335.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 18-6-1 |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | — |
| Reach | — |
| Stance | — |
| Country | United States |
| Team | California Mixed Martial Arts |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
9 KO/TKO6 SUB3 DEC