Fernando Padilla
Mexico
Quickly finished by Sean Woodson
Padilla lost to Sean Woodson via TKO (punches) at 4:58 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Tampa, Florida.
ANALYSIS
This was a very concerning performance from Padilla on multiple fronts. He entered without a knockout defeat in 21 professional bouts, but was unable to last a round against Woodson, an opponent known for his volume and technical striking, but not his power. Woodson unloaded with a blitz attack along the fence, and Fernando had zero response. Referee Andrew Glenn was stepping in moments later. Padilla is young enough at age 28 to expect some improvements as the calendar turns to 2025, but his 2-2 record in his first four UFC bouts suggests he's little more than roster depth moving forward.
This was a very concerning performance from Padilla on multiple fronts. He entered without a knockout defeat in 21 professional bouts, but was unable to last a round against Woodson, an opponent known for his volume and technical striking, but not his power. Woodson unloaded with a blitz attack along the fence, and Fernando had zero response. Referee Andrew Glenn was stepping in moments later. Padilla is young enough at age 28 to expect some improvements as the calendar turns to 2025, but his 2-2 record in his first four UFC bouts suggests he's little more than roster depth moving forward.
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Taking on Woodson in December
Padilla will face Woodson at a UFC event in Tampa on December 14, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Padilla will take on the more experienced Woodson in Tampa in December, looking to notch his second UFC victory in a row. The 27-year-old fighter from Mexico will look to overcome slight height and reach disadvantages against the older American as he looks to snap Woodson's six-fight unbeaten streak. The featherweight submission specialist will hope for an early finish, as all five of his professional losses have come in decision fights, with Woodson's only loss coming via submission as well back in 2020.
Padilla will take on the more experienced Woodson in Tampa in December, looking to notch his second UFC victory in a row. The 27-year-old fighter from Mexico will look to overcome slight height and reach disadvantages against the older American as he looks to snap Woodson's six-fight unbeaten streak. The featherweight submission specialist will hope for an early finish, as all five of his professional losses have come in decision fights, with Woodson's only loss coming via submission as well back in 2020.
Gets right back in win column
Padilla defeated Luis Pajuelo via submission (D'arce choke) at 2:45 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Padilla was badly in need of a bounce-back performance on the heels of a unanimous decision defeat to Kyle Nelson last September as a -245 favorite, and he got it in a first-round stoppage of Pajuelo. Although it goes into the books as a submission win, Fernando badly damaged his opponent on the feet before choking him out. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Padilla already has 20 professional fights under his belt despite being just 27 years of age. He's alternated wins and losses in his first three UFC bouts.
Padilla was badly in need of a bounce-back performance on the heels of a unanimous decision defeat to Kyle Nelson last September as a -245 favorite, and he got it in a first-round stoppage of Pajuelo. Although it goes into the books as a submission win, Fernando badly damaged his opponent on the feet before choking him out. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Padilla already has 20 professional fights under his belt despite being just 27 years of age. He's alternated wins and losses in his first three UFC bouts.
Fighting Pajuelo
Padilla will fight Luis Pajuelo at UFC Vegas 88 on March 23, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Padilla took a loss at the hands of Kyle Nelson in his last fight in September, but Padilla will have an opportunity to bounce back against Pajuelo, who will be making his UFC debut. Padilla's lone UFC victory came in his own debut back in April against Julian Erosa.
Padilla took a loss at the hands of Kyle Nelson in his last fight in September, but Padilla will have an opportunity to bounce back against Pajuelo, who will be making his UFC debut. Padilla's lone UFC victory came in his own debut back in April against Julian Erosa.
Falls as significant favorite
Padilla lost to Kyle Nelson via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at Noche UFC on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Fresh off a 101-second knockout of Julian Erosa in his UFC debut this past April, Padilla entered as a significant -245 favorite against Nelson, but faded considerably following a quick start. Fernando was the more active fighter in the opening frame, but Nelson found his footing over the final ten minutes to the point that all three judges scored the bout for him. The 26-year-old Padilla was wildly inconsistent in countless regional promotions prior to his UFC arrival, so it's zero surprise that has continued here.
Fresh off a 101-second knockout of Julian Erosa in his UFC debut this past April, Padilla entered as a significant -245 favorite against Nelson, but faded considerably following a quick start. Fernando was the more active fighter in the opening frame, but Nelson found his footing over the final ten minutes to the point that all three judges scored the bout for him. The 26-year-old Padilla was wildly inconsistent in countless regional promotions prior to his UFC arrival, so it's zero surprise that has continued here.
Will take on Nelson
Padilla will take on Kyle Nelson on Sept. 16 at the T Mobile Arena, ESPN's Carlos Contreras reports.
ANALYSIS
Padilla isn't waiting long for his next fight after making quick work of Julian Erosa via TKO in his UFC debut back on April 29. Padilla will enter this fight with plenty of hype, but his opponent is coming off a massive upset over Blake Bildur to get his reputation back on track.
Padilla isn't waiting long for his next fight after making quick work of Julian Erosa via TKO in his UFC debut back on April 29. Padilla will enter this fight with plenty of hype, but his opponent is coming off a massive upset over Blake Bildur to get his reputation back on track.