Featherweight#9 RankedACTIVE

Steve Garcia

18-5

7 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

146 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

06:02

Gym

Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM

UFC Record

8-2(10 bouts)

Wins By

7 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 3R3 1

Last 5

WWWLW

Finish Rate

78%

Bonuses

Style

Freestyle

Location

Albuquerque, United States

Last Fight2025-11-01

W - David Onama

KO/TKOR1 3:59

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

Opponent Last Bout

L - Steve GarciaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Kyle Nelson

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

R1 3:59

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R1 3:59

WIN

vs SeungWoo Choi

UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:36

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:36

WIN

vs Melquizael Costa

UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Mount

R2 1:01

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R2 1:01

LOSS

vs Luis Pena

UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs David Onama

UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 3:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:34

WIN

vs Chase Hooper

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:32

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:32

WIN

vs Charlie Ontiveros

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R2 1:51

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 1:51

WIN

vs Calvin Kattar

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08

KO/TKO

Punch to Body At Distance

R2 0:36

KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R2 0:36

LOSS

vs Maheshate

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:14

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.2/min

Grappling

0.90 TD

Defense

58%

⚖️Steve adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 40% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

17 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+70% vs div avg

71%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

47%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

24%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

24%

⭐Other

Rear Naked Choke

24%

Armbars

18%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Elbows) and secondary (Knees) complement each other well.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (118%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 190% 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

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (7 techniques)

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

14% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Mount

14% of KOs

Punch to Body At Distance

14% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

14% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

14% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head From Half Guard leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (58%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (14 KO + 0 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 89% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

Division Rank#23 of 45

0%100%

Striking Defense

58%

Above Avg

Division Rank#13 of 45

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

48% acc64%

Clinch

62% acc4%

Ground

69% acc32%

Striking Differential+2.98/min

5.18 landed/min2.20 absorbed/min

5.18

Landed/Min

2.20

Absorbed/Min

2.26

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed344

Sig. Strikes Attempted707

Key Insights

Steve is active on the ground (28%).

Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.

Dominant exchange ratio (2.4:1).

High KD rate (2.26/fight).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 69% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

Division Rank#21 of 45

0%100%

TD Defense

89%

Elite

Division Rank#2 of 45

0%100%

TD Success Rate

40%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.90

TD / 15min

0.45

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

50%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

50%

Key Insights

Elite TD defense (89%).

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

626

3.73

Ratio

Absorbed

168

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

16/10

KD Recovery

66.7%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

31.7

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.7

Standing %

88%

R3 vs R1 Output

89%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.73x) - elite striking efficiency.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (31.7) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:47

R2 Control

0:29

R3 Control

0:02

R1 to Final

-1%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-5.2pp

Body

+12.9pp

Leg

-7.8pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-24.5pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#13

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

of 45

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

#23

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Str Defense

#13

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

of 45

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#29

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#21

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

of 45

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2804

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights