Steve Garcia

"Mean Machine"

19-6-0#10Featherweight★ 4bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Loss vs Diego Lopes · TKO · Jun 14, 2026

19-6-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Diego LopesTKO · R2 2:42

UFCUFC Freedom 250·June 14, 2026

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Steve Garcia holds a professional MMA record of 19-6-0. Garcia has won 19 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Garcia lands 4.98 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: May 22, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Diego Lopes
UFC Freedom 250· Jun 14, 2026· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 28-8
TKO
R2 · 2:42
WIN
vs David Onama
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 3:34
POTN
WIN
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 23-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady· Sep 7, 2024· Featherweight· 17-5 vs 16-6-1
TKO
R1 · 3:59
POTN
WIN
vs SeungWoo Choi
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba· Jul 20, 2024· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 11-7
TKO
R1 · 1:36
POTN
WIN
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Gutierrez· Dec 9, 2023· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 20-7
TKO
R2 · 1:01
WIN
vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2· Apr 8, 2023· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 39-11
TKO
R2 · 0:36
WIN
vs Chase Hooper
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 11-3-1
TKO
R1 · 1:32
POTN
LOSS
vs Maheshate
UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka· Jun 12, 2022· Lightweight· 12-5 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 1:14
WIN
vs Charlie Ontiveros
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 11-8
TKO
R2 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Luis Pena
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chepe Mariscal
LFA 80: Garcia vs. Mariscal· Jan 17, 2020· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 10-5
TKO
R2 · 2:27
WIN
vs Desmond Torres
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 25· Aug 20, 2019· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Andrew Whitney
JacksonWink Fight Night 5· May 10, 2019· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 16-7
TKO
R1 · 3:27
WIN
vs Abel Cullum×1Title bout · Title win #1
JacksonWink Fight Night 4· Nov 30, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 21-7
UD
LOSS
vs Aalon Cruz
JacksonWink Fight Night 3· Jun 2, 2018· Featherweight· 7-3 vs 6-2
SUB
R1 · 1:47
LOSS
vs Joe Warren
Bellator 181: Campos vs Girtz 3· Jul 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ronnie Lawrence
Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs Grove· Oct 21, 2016· 7-1 vs 3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Turcios
Bellator 151: Warren vs Caldwell· Mar 4, 2016· 6-1 vs 6-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Eduardo Bustillos
Bellator 143: Warren vs Davis· Sep 25, 2015· 6-0 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Kin Moy
Bellator MMA: Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· 5-0 vs 5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Walker
Bellator MMA: Bellator 121· Jun 5, 2014· 4-0 vs 3-2
KO
R1 · 0:39
WIN
vs Klay Guy
Triple A MMA 4· Jan 16, 2014· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:14
WIN
vs Shawn Bunch
Bellator MMA: Bellator 105· Oct 24, 2013· 2-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R3 · 3:29
WIN
vs Alan Lerma
Triple A MMA· Apr 28, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Jackson-Wink MMA

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Punch power99

Kick power64

Punch speed96

Kick speed63

Accuracy94

Takedowns55

Ground striking94

Submissions60

Chin69

Body strength93

Cardio92

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.41per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.19per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.83per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.98per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.01per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.88per 15 min

57% success

Takedowns stuffed80%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

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

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Steve Garcia has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Featherweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

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Official UFC Ranking

Steve Garcia's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #10 Featherweight
Meta rank: #13 Featherweight
Peak: #8 Featherweight
First ranked: Jul 15, 2025
Times ranked: 62

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1771▼15
Peak: 1786Nov 1, 2025
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Steve Garcia fight next?

Steve Garcia has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Steve Garcia's record?

Steve Garcia's professional MMA record is 19-6-0.

Who is Steve Garcia fighting next?

Steve Garcia's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Steve Garcia fight last?

Steve Garcia most recently fought Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Steve Garcia fight in?

Steve Garcia fights at Featherweight.

Is Steve Garcia ranked in the UFC?

Steve Garcia is currently ranked #10 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Steve Garcia have?

Steve Garcia has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Steve Garcia won?

Steve Garcia has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Steve Garcia?

Steve Garcia is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Steve Garcia weigh?

Steve Garcia weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Steve Garcia's reach?

Steve Garcia has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Steve Garcia?

Steve Garcia is 34 years old (born May 22, 1992).

Where is Steve Garcia from?

Steve Garcia is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY