JOHN GARZA

An American lightweight competitor, John Garza fights out of the United States. His background includes wrestling alongside training in various other disciplines, shaping an aggressive approach to grappling and striking. Over his career, Garza has established a solid standing in the sport by defeating several notable opponents.

Heading into UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier, Garza holds a pre-event record of 5-3-0. His five most recent matchups began with a unanimous decision win against Carlos Mendes and a head-kick knockout over Richie Torres in late 2023. In early 2024, he suffered a submission loss via armbar to Tommy Johnson, rebounded with a TKO victory using punches against Michael Lee, and most recently lost a split decision to Jane Smith.