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Rafa Garcia

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Rafa Garcia

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Learn more about Rafa Garcia Jr.'s UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
Brawley, Estados Unidos
Estilo de luta
Boxer
Idade
30
Altura
67.00
Peso
154.50
Estreia no UFC
13.03.21
Envergadura
70.00
Alcance das pernas
37.00
  • Pro since 2014

     
  • One win by KO, nine by submission (3 RNC, 4 armbar, 2 heel hook)

     
  • Six first-round finishes

     
  • Has won three of his last four

     
  • Owns wins over UFC vets Humberto Bandenay and Estevan Payan

UFC Fight Night (12/17/22) Garcia won a three round unanimous decision over Maheshate

UFC 277 (7/30/22) Garcia lost a three round unanimous decision to Drakkar Klose

UFC on ESPN (4/16/22) Garcia submitted Jesse Ronson via rear naked choke at 4:50 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (11/20/21) Garcia won a three round unanimous decision over Natan Levy

UFC on ESPN (7/31/21) Garcia lost a three round unanimous decision to Chris Gruetzemacher

UFC Fight Night (3/13/21) Garcia lost a three round unanimous decision to Nasrat Haqparast

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 13. My dad took me in, trying to give me a lesson that I shouldn’t get in fights because there’s people that are trained, and instead of getting me scared, I fell in love with the sport and made it my career. 



What ranks and titles have you held? Combate Americas lightweight champ, blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu



Do you have any heroes? God is my hero



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot because I get to show my skills on the biggest stage for MMA



What was your job before you started fighting? I used to work for a seed company in the Imperial Valley. I would deliver vegetable seed to all the ranches in the valley area.



Favorite grappling technique: Chokes



Favorite Striking technique: Overhand