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Rafa Garcia
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 32
- Height
- 5′7″1.70 m
- Reach
- 70″178 cm
- Weight class
- Lightweight
- Team
- Bloodline Combat Sports
- Active
- 2018-present
Record
Tap any fight for the breakdown.
WinDEC
Opponent: Alexander HernandezunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 274
25 Apr 2026
25 Apr 2026
WinTKO
Opponent: Jared GordonelbowsR3
Noche UFC 4
13 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Vinc PichelunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 64
29 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
LossTKO
Opponent: Grant Dawsonelbows and punchesR2
UFC Fight Night 244
12 Oct 2024
12 Oct 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Clay GuidaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 44
15 Apr 2023
15 Apr 2023
WinDEC
Opponent: Maheshate HayisaerunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 216
17 Dec 2022
17 Dec 2022
LossDEC
Opponent: Drakkar KloseunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 277
30 Jul 2022
30 Jul 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Jesse Ronsonrear-naked chokeR2
UFC on ESPN 34
16 Apr 2022
16 Apr 2022
WinDEC
Opponent: Natan LevyunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 198
20 Nov 2021
20 Nov 2021
LossDEC
Opponent: Chris GruetzemacherunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 28
31 Jul 2021
31 Jul 2021
LossDEC
Opponent: Nasrat HaqparastunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 187
13 Mar 2021
13 Mar 2021
WinDEC
Opponent: Humberto BandenayunanimousR3 5:00
Combate Americas 55
21 Feb 2020
21 Feb 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Erick GonzalezunanimousR5 5:00
Combate Americas
20 Sep 2019
20 Sep 2019
WinSUB
Opponent: Estevan Payanrear-naked chokeR1
Combate 39
7 Jun 2019
7 Jun 2019
WinSUB
Opponent: Edgar Escarregarear-naked chokeR2
Combate 30
8 Feb 2019
8 Feb 2019
WinKO
Opponent: LaRue BurleypunchesR1
Combate Americas
14 Sep 2018
14 Sep 2018
WinDEC
Opponent: Chase GibsonmajorityR3
Combate Estrellas 1
13 Apr 2018
13 Apr 2018
WinSUB
Opponent: Marcos BonillaarmbarR2
Combate Americas
15 Sep 2017
15 Sep 2017
WinSUB
Opponent: Raul Najera Ocampoheel hookR1
Combate 10
19 Jan 2017
19 Jan 2017
WinSUB
Opponent: Jovany AmadorarmbarR1
WCF 8
3 Dec 2016
3 Dec 2016
WinMETHOD NOT LISTED
Opponent: Antonio Barajas
SMF Fight for the Glory 2
1 Aug 2015
1 Aug 2015
WinSUB
Opponent: Mike SandovalarmbarR1
WCF 6
18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015
WinSUB
Opponent: Dante RamosarmbarR1
EFC 4
18 Oct 2014
18 Oct 2014
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Garcia is a lightweight with two documented KO or TKO wins, eight submissions and nine decision wins.
His professional history is 19-4-0 across UFC and regional promotions.
He most recently defeated Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision before this Noche UFC bout.