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Chris Padilla calls out Jim Miller after latest UFC victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Chris Padilla calls out Jim Miller after latest UFC victory

Summary

Chris Padilla, a rising UFC lightweight contender, called out veteran Jim Miller for a future fight following his recent victory over Nasrat Haqparast on August 23, 2026. Padilla won the match by submission in the third round at UFC Sacramento, marking his sixth fight without a loss in the UFC, with a record of 5-0-1. He expressed eagerness to face Miller, who recently secured a win himself, suggesting that both fighters' form could make for an exciting matchup. Padilla aims to disrupt the status quo and challenge significant opponents in the division.

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By the Numbers

•Padilla defeated Nasrat Haqparast via submission at UFC Sacramento.
•He has an unbeaten streak of nine fights since 2022.
•Padilla called out Jim Miller, UFC's all-time wins leader, after his win.
•Miller is currently coming off a submission win over Jared Gordon.
•Padilla's next fight could be against a top-15 opponent.

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Rising UFC lightweight contender Chris Padilla called out respected UFC veteran Jim Miller for his next fight inside the Octagon.Padilla defeated Nasrat Haqparast via third-round submission on the UFC Sacramento undercard, stopping his opponent at 4:59 of the third round with a vicious arm-triangle choke that left his foe unconscious.Don’t look now, but Padilla has […] The post Chris Padilla Calls Out Respected UFC Veteran For Next Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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