Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Rong vs Padilla
Sep. 7, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
10
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 80
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 131
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 3
- Takedowns Attempted
- 4
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Lynwood, United States
Age
28
Height
69.00
Weight
154.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 27, 2024
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Pro since 2014
- Eight wins by KO, five by submission (3 RNC, guillotine)
- 10 first round finishes
- On five-fight winning streak
- Faced UFC vets Gabriel Green, Christian Aguilera and Jason Gonzalez
- Reported 6-0 amateur record
- Origin of nickname: “My ability to fight any style.”
UFC Fight Night (9/7/24) Padilla stopped Rongzhu via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 4:14 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (4/27/24) Padilla submitted James Llontop via rear naked choke at 4:33 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at 13 years old because me, my brother and cousins started watching Spike TV.
Training: 5:30am run, 6:00- 9am Striking for MMA. 10-1:30pm MMA grappling. Striking or BJJ 6-8:30pm
What ranks and titles have you held? Upnext lightweight champ, Xplode amateur and pro lightweight champ
Do you have any heroes? My heroes are everyone who supports me, my trainer, the current and former generations of MMA fighters, and various manga creators.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I’ve done until now and everything anyone has invested in me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? A certificate in Business
What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting has always been my job; everything else has been side work.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NAGA champion, Grappling X pankration medals, Xplode amateur lightweight champ
Favorite grappling technique: Chokes
Favorite Striking technique: Elbows and knees
