Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Sean “The Sniper” Woodson will take on Fernando “El Valiente” Padilla in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 63 card.

Woodson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Padilla, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Woodson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.58 per minute. On the other hand, Padilla boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.48 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 32-year-old, Sean Woodson is coming in with a 12-1-1 record. Woodson will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Alex Caceres at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento in May.

Padilla, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Sean Woodson on May 11, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 16-5-0 record.

Sean Woodson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 28-year-old Fernando Padilla is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ 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.

Sean Woodson stats

→ Woodson’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Woodson lands 5.58 significant strikes per minute.
→ Woodson’s takedown accuracy is 62%.
→ Woodson’s takedown average is 0.66 per 15 minutes.
→ Woodson’s takedown defense is 84%.

Woodson comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.58 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Padilla fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 6.48 significant strikes per minute. Sean Woodson also has a 62% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.66 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Padilla’s 0 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Fernando Padilla stats

→ Padilla’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Padilla lands 6.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Padilla’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Padilla’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Padilla’s takedown defense is 100%.

Fernando spent, on average, 6:29 minutes in the Octagon, and Sean has an average fight time of 12:40 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Sean or Fernando? Sound off in the comments.

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