Chris Padilla targets fight with Jim Miller after latest victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Padilla submitted Nasrat Haqparast with an arm-triangle choke at UFC Sacramento, extending his record to 5-0-1 in the UFC. Following his victory, Padilla expressed a desire to fight veteran Jim Miller, whom he has admired since childhood. Miller, who has the record for most wins in UFC history, recently secured a submission win over Jared Gordon in May. He aims for his milestone 50th appearance in the Octagon soon.
- •Padilla submitted Haqparast at UFC Sacramento.
- •He is now 5-0-1 in UFC competition.
- •Padilla has targeted Jim Miller as his next opponent.
- •Miller holds the record for most UFC wins with 28.
- •Miller is approaching his 50th Octagon appearance.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Padilla grew up watching Jim Miller; now he wants to fight him
"Chris Padilla already has an opponent in mind for his next Ultimate Fighting Championship bout.
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