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Rafa García Record, stats and next fight

18-5-0 (W-L-D)

2Wins by knockout
8Wins by submission
6First round finishes
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Stats and record

23Pro fights
56%Finish rate
12UFC fights
2Title fights
0Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO2 (11 %)
Submission8 (44 %)
Decision8 (44 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (20 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision4 (80 %)

Profile

Age
32 years
Born
August 5, 1994
Birthplace
Brawley, California, U.S.
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
Reach
70" (178 cm)
Division
Lightweight
Fighting out of
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Team
Team Punisher Yuma United MMA
UFC debut
March 13, 2021

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Rong Zhu

    UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado · Sep 12, 2026 · Glendale, Arizona, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Alexander Hernandez

    UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal · Apr 25, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Jared Gordon

    UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva · Sep 13, 2025 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (elbows)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:27
  4. Win

    vs Vinc Pichel

    UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg · Mar 29, 2025 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Grant Dawson

    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira · Oct 12, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:42
  6. Win

    vs Clay Guida

    UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen · Apr 15, 2023 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Hayisaer Maheshate

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland · Dec 17, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Drakkar Klose

    UFC 277 · Jul 30, 2022 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
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  1. Win

    vs Jesse Ronson

    UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 · Apr 16, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:50
  2. Win

    vs Natan Levy

    UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate · Nov 20, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Chris Gruetzemacher

    UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland · Jul 31, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Nasrat Haqparast

    UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad · Mar 13, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Humberto Bandenay Title

    Combate Americas 55 · Feb 21, 2020 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Erick Gonzalez Title

    Combate Americas 44 · Sep 20, 2019 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Estevan Payan

    Combate Americas 39 · Jun 7, 2019 · Tucson, Arizona, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:50
  8. Win

    vs Edgar Escarrega

    Combate Americas 30 · Feb 8, 2019 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:07
  9. Win

    vs LaRue Burley

    Combate Americas 24 · Sep 14, 2018 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:26
  10. Win

    vs Chase Gibson

    Combate Americas 20 · Apr 13, 2018 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (majority)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Win

    vs Marcos Bonilla

    Combate Americas 17 · Sep 15, 2017 · Redlands, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:07
  12. Win

    vs Raúl Najera Ocampo

    Combate Americas 10 · Jan 19, 2017 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (heel hook)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:04
  13. Win

    vs Jovany Amador

    Warrior CF 8 · Dec 3, 2016 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:21
  14. Win

    vs Mike Sandoval

    Warrior CF 6 · Jul 18, 2015 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:24
  15. Win

    vs Dante Ramos

    Extreme Full Contact 4 · Oct 18, 2014 · Mexicali, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:06

Analysis

Rafa García, known as “Gifted”, competes in the UFC lightweight division and comes from Mexico.

His professional record stands at 18 wins and 5 losses. Of those wins, 2 came by KO or TKO, 8 by submission and 8 on the scorecards, a 56% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad against Nasrat Haqparast (loss). He has since gone 7-5 in 12 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on September 12, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado, he lost to Rong Zhu by unanimous decision.

His career includes 2 title fights.

He stands 170 cm and has a 178 cm reach.

He trains at Team Punisher Yuma United MMA out of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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