18
56%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2014
Pro Debut
Biography
Rafael García Jr. is a Mexican and American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2014, García is also a former Combate Americas Lightweight Champion. As of June 20, 2026, he is #15 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy46%
4.28
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
4.42
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
3.22
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.4
avg
Submissions
0.1
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 178 cmUFC debut Mar. 13, 2021Born Brawley, United StatesTeam Bloodline Combat Sports
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision5
Submission8
Finish Rate
56%
10 of 18
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
Mixed Martial Arts22 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Alexander HernandezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Win | Jared GordonH2H | TKO (elbows) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Win | Vinc PichelH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Loss | Grant DawsonH2H | TKO (elbows and punches) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Win | Clay GuidaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Win | Hayisaer Maheshate | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | Dec 17, 2022 |
| Loss | Drakkar KloseH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 277 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| Win |  Jesse RonsonH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | Apr 16, 2022 |
| Win |  Natan LevyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate | Nov 20, 2021 |
| Loss | Chris GruetzemacherH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Loss |  Nasrat HaqparastH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Win |  Humberto BandenayH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Combate 55 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Win | Estevan PayanH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Combate 39 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Win | Erick GonzalezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Combate 44 | 2019 |
| Win |  Edgar EscarregaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Combate 30 | 2019 |
| Win | LaRue BurleyH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Combate 24 | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Win | Chase GibsonH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | Combate 20 | 2018 |
| Win | Marcos BonillaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | Combate 17 | 2017 |
| Win | Raúl Najera OcampoH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | Combate 10 | 2017 |
| Win | Jovany AmadorH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Warrior Championship Fighting 8 | 2016 |
| Win | Mike SandovalH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Warrior Championship Fighting 6 | 2015 |
| Win | Dante RamosH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Extreme Full Contact 4 | 2014 |
Related Fighters
Alexander Hernandez18-9-0 · LW
Jared Gordon21-9-0 · LW
Vinc Pichel14-5-0 · LW
Grant Dawson24-3-1 · LW
Clay Guida38-25-0 · LW
Maheshate Hayisaer10-5-0 · LW
Drakkar Klose16-3-1 · LW
Jesse Ronson28-12-0 · MW
Natan Levy9-2-0 · WW
Chris Gruetzemacher15-5-0 · LW
Nasrat Haqparast18-6-0 · LW
Humberto Bandenay27-10-0 · FWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.