Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson at UFC on ESPN 63 | Preview & Prediction
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We have another bout in the featherweight division as Fernando Padilla and Sean Woodson meet in what is another really tough fight to call at UFC on ESPN 63
Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 63? UK – the preliminary card starts at 12:00am on Sunday 15th December 2024, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 8:00pm/10:00pm ET (Saturday) and 5:00pm/7:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC on ESPN 63? Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 63? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC on ESPN 63
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 63 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 63? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC on ESPN 63 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Fernando Padilla and Sean Woodson expected to walk out? 2:15am UK / Saturday 14th December, 9:15pm US ET / 6:15pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 63 Main Card
Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo (Featherweight)
Manel Kape vs Bruno Silva (Flyweight)
Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino (Light Heavyweight)
Daniel Marcos vs Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
Navajo Stirling vs Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
UFC on ESPN 63 Prelims
Ottman Azaitar vs Michael Johnson (Lightweight)
Joel Alvarez vs Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Miles Johns vs Felipe Lima (Featherweight)
Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Miranda Maverick (Women’s Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs Ramon Taveras (Bantamweight)
Josefine Knutsson vs Piera Rodriguez (Women’s Strawweight)
Fernando Padilla: Mexican scrapper looking for stoppage
Fernando Padilla (16-5) is coming into this fight offer submission victory last time out and that win over Luis Pajuelo was a nice way to rebound after losing his previous fight. He has now had three fights under the UFC banner and he has won two of those stopping both opponents. The 27-year-old has now racked up 16 MMA victories and only two of those have gone to the scorecards. The Mexican featherweight is a dangerous opponent and has also never been stopped himself with all five losses coming by decision.
Sean Woodson: The Sniper seeking to make it four wins in a row
Sean Woodson (12-1-1) returns to action for what will be his third fight in 2024. After a split decision victory over Charles Jourdain in January, Woodson picked up a unanimous decision when over Alex Caceres in May. The man nicknamed The Sniper has seen nine of his 14 MMA bouts go the distance and he will look to use his high output against Padilla to outwork and outlast the Mexican.
Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson Prediction
This is a really competitive fight in the UFC's featherweight division as Fernando Padilla meets Sean Woodson.
Padilla has only had three fights in the UFC and it will be interesting to see as and when he finds his level.
Woodson’s record could look very different had a couple of decisions gone the other way. His draw with Luis Saldana can after his opponent was deducted a point while many thought the decisions in the Alex Caceres and Charles Jourdain fights should have gone the other way.
Nevertheless, Woodson is riding an impressive streak right now and his confidence will be high coming into this fight. The concern over Woodson is that is struggling to find stoppages in his bouts. Eight of his 12 victories have come by decision.
On the contrary, Padilla has managed 14 stoppages in his 16 wins and he is an extremely dangerous fighter. He looks to have more varied routes to victory than Woodson does and for that reason, we marginally prefer the Mexican fighter.
Prediction: Fernando Padilla to win
