SG
Height
6' 0"
Reach
75in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
34
"Mean Machine"
STEVE GARCIA
Rank #12American· Jackson Wink
SG
Height
6' 0"
Reach
75in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
34
Estevan M. Garcia Jr., known as Steve Garcia, is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He began training at the age of 15 and has fought since 2013, participating in promotions including Bellator before joining the UFC in 2020. Known for his striking ability, Garcia has secured multiple Performance of the Night bonuses and is recognized for his knockout power, with a significant portion of his victories coming by TKO.
Record entering UFC Freedom 250
8
Wins
1
Losses
0
Draws
8-1-0
Overall
Previous fights
08vs. David Onama
Win19-5-0 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 1, 2025·Round 1·3:34
07vs. Calvin Kattar
Win18-5-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira·Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jul 12, 2025·Round 3·5:00
06vs. Kyle Nelson
Win17-5-0 (1 NC)·TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sep 7, 2024·Round 1·3:59
05vs. Choi Seung-woo
Win16-5-0 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 20, 2024·Round 1·1:36
04vs. Melquizael Costa
Win15-5-0 (1 NC)·KO (elbows)
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dec 9, 2023·Round 2·1:01
03vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Win14-5-0 (1 NC)·KO (body kick and punches)
UFC 287·Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 8, 2023·Round 2·0:36
02vs. Chase Hooper
Win13-5-0 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 29, 2022·Round 1·1:32
01vs. Maheshate Hayisaer
Loss12-5-0 (1 NC)·KO (punch)
UFC 275·Kallang, Singapore
Jun 11, 2022·Round 1·1:14