James Llontop vs. Chris Padilla – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, James “Goku” Llontop will take on Chris “Taco” Padilla in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Llontop brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Padilla, an orthodox fighter, stands with a — reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 54% striking accuracy, Llontop has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.93 per minute. On the other hand, Padilla boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down James Llontop vs. Chris Padilla matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 24-year-old, James Llontop is coming in with a 14-2-0 record. Llontop will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Malik Lewis at DWCS 7.6 in September.

Padilla, meanwhile, is coming off a against James Llontop on September 12, 2023, at and holds a 13-6-0 record.

James Llontop has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 28-year-old Chris Padilla is an orthodox fighter with a — reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

James Llontop stats

→ Llontop’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Llontop lands 4.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Llontop’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Llontop’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Llontop’s takedown defense is 71%.

Llontop comes in with 54% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.93 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Padilla fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. James Llontop also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Padilla’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Chris Padilla stats

→ Padilla’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Padilla lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Padilla’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Padilla’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Padilla’s takedown defense is 0%.

Chris spent, on average, minutes in the Octagon, and James has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, James or Chris? Sound off in the comments.

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