Best fights of Chris Padilla
Over 12 years as a professional, Chris Padilla has compiled a 18-6-1 (15) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Padilla submits Nasrat Haqparast
On August 22, 2026 Chris Padilla faced Nasrat Haqparast in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 30 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Haqparast was 31 with a record of 18-6. Haqparast was coming off a loss. Padilla submitted Nasrat Haqparast via Arm Triangle Choke (Technical) in the 3rd round.
2. Chris Padilla KOs Rong Zhu
On September 7, 2024 Chris Padilla faced Rong Zhu in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 28 years old with a record of 14-6, and Zhu was 24 with a record of 25-5. Both Padilla and Zhu were on a 4-fight winning streak. Padilla stopped Rong Zhu via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Chris Padilla draws with MarQuel Mederos
On April 11, 2026 Chris Padilla faced MarQuel Mederos in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 30 years old with a record of 17-6, and Mederos was 29 with a record of 11-1. Padilla was on a 7-fight winning streak and Mederos was on a 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Chris Padilla submits James Llontop
On April 27, 2024 Chris Padilla faced James Llontop in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 28 years old with a record of 13-6, and Llontop was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was on a 3-fight winning streak. Padilla submitted James Llontop via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
5. Chris Padilla KOs Quinton McCottrell
On October 12, 2017 Chris Padilla faced Quinton McCottrell in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 22 years old with a record of 8-2, and McCottrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was coming off a win. Padilla stopped Quinton McCottrell via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Chris Padilla KOs Emilio Williams in 50 seconds
On March 19, 2022 Chris Padilla faced Emilio Williams in a welterweight bout. Padilla was 26 years old with a record of 9-5, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was on a 3-fight losing streak. Padilla stopped Emilio Williams via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Chris Padilla KOs EL J Portée
On January 28, 2023 Chris Padilla faced EL J Portée in a welterweight bout. Padilla was 27 years old with a record of 10-6, and Portée was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was coming off a loss. Padilla stopped EL J Portée via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Chris Padilla submits Mike Segura
On December 11, 2015 Chris Padilla faced Mike Segura in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and Segura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Padilla submitted Mike Segura via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
9. Chris Padilla submits George Hernandez
On March 21, 2015 Chris Padilla faced George Hernandez in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 19 years old with a record of 5-0, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Padilla submitted George Hernandez via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
10. Chris Padilla submits Kris Armbrister in 39 seconds
On November 8, 2014 Chris Padilla faced Kris Armbrister in a lightweight bout. Padilla was 19 years old with a record of 4-0, and Armbrister was 0 with a record of 0-0. Padilla was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Padilla submitted Kris Armbrister via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.