Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Rafa Garcia
18-4
2 Win Streak
Age
31
Height
5'7"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
13:24
Gym
—
UFC Record
6-4(10 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 6
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
61%
Bonuses
—
Style
Boxer
Location
Brawley, United States
Last Fight2025-09-13
JG
W - Jared Gordon
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Rafa GarciaSubmissionR1 3:29· Guillotine Choke
Fight History
WIN
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal· 2026-04-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-13
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Side Control
R3 2:27
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Side Control·R3 2:27
WIN
VP
vs Vinc Pichel
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-03-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GD
vs Grant Dawson
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2024-10-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 1:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 1:42
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2023-04-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
M
vs Maheshate
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2022-12-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DK
vs Drakkar Klose
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JR
vs Jesse Ronson
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad· 2022-04-16
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:50
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:50
WIN
NL
vs Natan Levy
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate· 2021-11-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CG
vs Chris Gruetzemacher
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2021-07-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NH
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2021-03-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
3.13 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Rafa adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
31 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+64% vs div avg
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
48%
⭐Other
Counters
42%
Uppercuts
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (65%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (126%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 268% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.1) and Strike Def% (61%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 76% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (123% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#34 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc85%
Clinch
86% acc10%
Ground
54% acc5%
Striking Differential-0.23/min
4.31 landed/min4.54 absorbed/min
4.31
Landed/Min
4.54
Absorbed/Min
0.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed578
Sig. Strikes Attempted1270
Key Insights
Rafa is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#14 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
76%
Elite
Division Rank#21 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
19%
Landed
12
Defended
51
Total
63
3.13
TD / 15min
0.45
Sub / 15min
12
TD Landed
63
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
56
Landed
126
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
75%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.13 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 76%.
9 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,156
0.99
Ratio
Absorbed
1,166
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.4
High
Strikes/Min
5.6
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
123%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.99x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (41.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 123% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:39
R2 Control
1:13
R3 Control
1:21
R1 to Final
+28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.9pp
Body
-6.9pp
Leg
-8.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+9.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#30
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#41
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#34
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#48
of 57
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#11
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#22
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#40
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2979
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights