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Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
5' 7"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Mexico
Key Stats
83%
Win Rate
53%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
8
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
23
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Rafa Garcia, better known as "Gifted", brings a 19-4 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as lightweight, every single win matters.
The game is built on grappling: 3.1 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 8 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips.
He arrives on a 3-fight win streak — most recently Alexander Hernandez, Decision - Unanimous. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Recent Fights
Alexander Hernandez
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 26, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
Jared Gordon
KO/TKO (Elbows) R3 · Sep 13, 2025
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
Vinc Pichel
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 29, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg
Grant Dawson
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Oct 12, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
Clay Guida
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 16, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen
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Lopez debuts at 147lbs against WBA champ Rolando Romero on August 22, chasing a third-division title and a unification shot at the Garcia-Benn winner.
Jul 25, 2026
Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It
Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.
Jul 25, 2026
Robert Garcia Backs Tszyu Over Spence, Hints at Late Stoppage
Spence returns from a three-year layoff at middleweight this weekend, and his old rival's trainer isn't sold on 'The Truth' having anything left.
Jul 25, 2026