LAS VEGAS – More than two years after he was signed to the UFC, Fernando Padilla will finally get the chance to make his debut on Saturday when he meets Julian Erosa at UFC Fight Night 223.
Delays, which were largely centered around visa issues, prevented the Mexican prospect from keeping on the timeline he intended when he signed with the organization. He’s only been able to fight twice since Mach 2019, with no bouts at all since May 2021.
Finally, though, all that is behind Padilla (14-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC), and he’ll step into the octagon this weekend for a featherweight showdown with a veteran foe in Erosa (27-10 MMA, 6-6 UFC), which takes place at the UFC Apex and airs on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2.
