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Rafa Garcia

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19-5-0Mexico / United StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Rongzhu · Unanimous Decision · Sep 12, 2026

19-5-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs RongzhuUD · R3 5:00
UFCNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado·September 12, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rafa Garcia holds a professional MMA record of 19-5-0. 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, Garcia lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute with 44% 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
Aug 5, 1994
Age
32
Nationality
Mexico / United States
Birthplace
Brawley, United States

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Career history

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

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

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, United States Instructor
  • Elevation Fight Team · Denver, Colorado, United States Former
  • UFC GYM Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, California, United States Former
  • Team Punisher · Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Former
  • Yuma United MMA · Yuma, Arizona, United States Former
  • Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center · Huntington Beach, California, United States Former

Coaches

  • Cub Swanson · Head coach
  • Cub Swanson · Mentor

Training partners

  • Danny Silva
  • Lerryan Douglas
  • Richie Miranda
  • Juan Archuleta
  • Dan Argueta

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power48
Kick power59
Punch speed85
Kick speed66
Accuracy80
Takedowns97
Ground striking59
Submissions92
Chin94
Body strength85
Cardio96

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.33per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.68per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.02per 15 min
42% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.33per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.68per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.02per 15 min
42% 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.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1763▼10
Peak
1802Feb 21, 2020
Rated fights
23
1500160017001800201620182020202220242026Jul 18, 2015 · 1536Aug 1, 2015 · 1573Dec 3, 2016 · 1597Jan 19, 2017 · 1646Sep 15, 2017 · 1673Apr 13, 2018 · 1702Sep 14, 2018 · 1730Feb 8, 2019 · 1749Jun 7, 2019 · 1766Sep 20, 2019 · 1781Feb 21, 2020 · 1802Mar 14, 2021 · 1770Aug 1, 2021 · 1733Nov 20, 2021 · 1757Apr 17, 2022 · 1781Jul 31, 2022 · 1751Dec 18, 2022 · 1771Apr 16, 2023 · 1793Oct 12, 2024 · 1738Mar 29, 2025 · 1746Sep 13, 2025 · 1762Apr 25, 2026 · 1773Sep 12, 2026 · 17631763

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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 / the United States.

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