Fighter

Rafa Garcia

"Gifted"

19-5-0

Mexico / United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 0-1

19-5-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

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Rafa Garcia holds a professional MMA record of 19-5-0. Rafa Garcia has won 19 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rafa Garcia lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 3.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1994-08-05
Age: 32
Nationality: Mexico / United States
Birthplace: Brawley, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2020Combate Americas Lightweight Championship (successful defense) · Combate Americas
2019Combate Americas Lightweight Championship (inaugural) · Combate Americas
Brown belt · BJJ · Philippe "Furao" Della Monica / Carlos Gracie Jr.
Imperial High School · Wrestling Folkstyle · one season
AGE 13Started in Other

Camp

Bloodline Combat Sports · Orange, California, US Instructor
Bloodline Combat · Mexico
Elevation Fight Team · Denver, Colorado, US Former
UFC GYM Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, California, US Former
Team Punisher · Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Former
Yuma United MMA · Yuma, Arizona, US Former
Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center · Huntington Beach, California, US Former

Coaches

Cub Swanson · Head coach
Cub Swanson · Mentor

Training partners

Danny Silva
Lerryan Douglas
Richie Miranda
Juan Archuleta
Dan Argueta

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 5% in division

Punch power47

Kick power57

Punch speed89

Kick speed64

Accuracy82

Takedowns97

Ground striking59

Submissions92

Chin93

Body strength81

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 7-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.33per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.68per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.02per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rafa Garcia sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafa Garcia earns per fight.

Rafa Garcia's salary & career earnings →

Career history

LOSS
vs Rongzhu
UFCNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026· Lightweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Lightweight· 19-4 vs 18-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jared Gordon
UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 21-8
TKO
R3 · 2:27
WIN
vs Vinc Pichel
UFCUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg· Mar 29, 2025· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Grant Dawson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 22-2-1
TKO
R2 · 1:42
WIN
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 38-23
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maheshate
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Drakkar Klose
UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 13-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesse Ronson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2· Apr 16, 2022· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 21-11
SUB
R2 · 4:50
WIN
vs Natan Levy
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chris Gruetzemacher
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hall vs Strickland· Jul 31, 2021· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 13-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Humberto Bandenay×1Title bout · Title win #1
Combate 55: Mexicali· Feb 21, 2020· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 18-8
UD
WIN
vs Erick Gonzalez
Combate 44: Mexicali· Sep 20, 2019· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 10-4
UD
WIN
vs Estevan Payan
Combate 39: Unbreakable· Jun 7, 2019· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 17-13
SUB
R1 · 4:50
WIN
vs Edgar Escarrega
Combate 30: Mexicali· Feb 8, 2019· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 5-2-1
SUB
R2 · 1:07
WIN
vs LaRue Burley
Combate 24: Alday vs. Lopez· Sep 14, 2018· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 2:26
WIN
vs Chase Gibson
Combate 20: Combate Estrellas 1· Apr 13, 2018· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 6-3
MD
WIN
vs Marcos Bonilla
Combate 17: El Grito En La Jaula· Sep 15, 2017· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R2 · 1:07
WIN
vs Raúl Najera Ocampo
Combate 10· Jan 19, 2017· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Jovany Amador
WCF 8· Dec 3, 2016· 4-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Antonio Barajas×1Title bout · Title win #1
Fight for Glory 2· Aug 1, 2015· 3-0 vs 9-5-1
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WIN
vs Mike Sandoval
WCF 6· Jul 18, 2015· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-4
SUB
R1 · 0:14
WIN
vs TBA
Mexico Regional· Oct 18, 2014· 1-0
SUB

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1760▼11
Peak: 1798Feb 21, 2020
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafa Garcia fight next?

Rafa Garcia has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafa Garcia's record?

Rafa Garcia's professional MMA record is 19-5-0.

Who is Rafa Garcia fighting next?

Rafa Garcia's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafa Garcia fight last?

Rafa Garcia most recently fought Rongzhu at Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado on Saturday, September 12, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Rafa Garcia fight in?

Rafa Garcia fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rafa Garcia have?

Rafa Garcia has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafa Garcia?

Rafa Garcia is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Rafa Garcia weigh?

Rafa Garcia weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rafa Garcia's reach?

Rafa Garcia has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Rafa Garcia?

Rafa Garcia is 32 years old (born Aug 5, 1994).

Where is Rafa Garcia from?

Rafa Garcia is from Mexico / United States.

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