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Video: Fernando Padilla never wavered from UFC dream, knew sacrifice would eventually make magic happen
Visa issues kept Padilla sidelined for nearly two full years, but the featherweight prospect made good on his octagon debut with a slick first-round stoppage.
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After earning a UFC contract, it took nearly two full years for Fernando Padilla to make his promotional debut, but the 26-year-old Mexican featherweight prospect delivered at UFC Fight Night 223, scoring a first-round stoppage over Julian Erosa. “El Valiente” recounts the victory, his struggle during a lengthy layoff, and what he expects moving forward.
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