Steve Garcia

Estevan "Steve" García Júnior (born May 22, 1992)[1] is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship. Garcia competed in Bellator's bantamweight division.

Steve Garcia
BornEstevan García Júnior
(1992-05-22) May 22, 1992
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Other namesMean Machine
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach73 in (190 cm)
Fighting out ofRio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
TeamJackson's MMA
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins14
By knockout11
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Inspired by his friends, Garcia initially started training mixed martial arts at Greg Jackson's satellite gym at the age of 15. He then went on to train jiu-jitsu and kickboxing at Luttrell's MMA before moving to Jackson-Wink MMA.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Garcia was expected to make his Bellator debut against Shawn Bunch at Bellator 97 on July 31, 2013. However, Garcia pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Russell Wilson.[3]

The bout with Shawn Bunch was rescheduled for Bellator 105 on October 25, 2013. Garcia defeated Bunch via TKO in the third round.[4]

After signing a new deal with the promotion,[5] Garcia faced Cody Walker at Bellator 121 on June 6, 2014. He won the fight via KO just 39 seconds into the first round.[6]

Garcia faced Kin Moy at Bellator 123 on September 5, 2014. Garcia won the fight via split decision.[7]

Garcia faced Eduardo Bustillos at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[8]

Garcia faced Ricky Turcios at Bellator 151 on March 4, 2016. He lost the fight via split decision; the first loss of his professional MMA career.[9]

Garcia faced Ronnie Lawrence at Bellator 162 at October 21, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Garcia was expected to face Joe Taimanglo at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Taimanglo missed weight.[10]

Garcia faced veteran Joe Warren at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

On February 20, 2018 it was announced that Bellator had released Garcia from the promotion.[12]

Contender Series

Garcia competed on Dana White's Contender Series 25 in August 2019. While he defeated Desmond Torres via TKO in the first round, he was not awarded a UFC contract.[13]

Legacy Fighting Alliance

After the Contender Series, Garcia fought for Legacy Fighting Alliance. He defeated Jose Mariscal via TKO in the second round.[14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Garcia made his promotional debut against Luis Peña, replacing Alex Muñoz on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 169.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Garcia was scheduled to face Peter Barrett on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.[17] However, on July 25, 2020 Gracia withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Youssef Zalal.[18]

Garcia was scheduled to face Charles Jourdain on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.[19] However, Garcia withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Marcelo Rojo.[20]

Gracia faced Charlie Ontiveros on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 194.[21] He won the bout via second round technical knockout.[22]

Garcia was scheduled to face Damir Hadžović on April 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205.[23] The fight was scrapped after visa issues on the part of Damir.[24]

Garcia faced Hayisaer Maheshate on June 11, 2022 at UFC 275.[25] He lost the bout after getting knocked out in the first round.[26]

Garcia faced Chase Hooper on October 29, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 213.[27] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[28]

Garcia faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[29] After being knocked down, Garcia won the fight via TKO in the second round via body kick and then ground and pound.[30]

Garcia was scheduled to face Sean Woodson on August 5, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 50.[31] However, Garcia pulled out due to an injury and was replaced.[32]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 14 wins 5 losses
By knockout 11 1
By submission 0 1
By decision 3 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–5 Shayilan Nuerdanbieke TKO (body kick and punches) UFC 287 April 8, 2023 2 0:36 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 13–5 Chase Hooper TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen October 29, 2022 1 1:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss 12–5 Hayisaer Maheshate KO (punch) UFC 275 June 11, 2022 1 1:14 Kallang, Singapore
Win 12–4 Charlie Ontiveros TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez October 8, 2021 2 1:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–4 Luis Peña Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 2020 3 5:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 11–3 Jose Mariscal TKO (punches) LFA 80 January 17, 2020 2 2:27 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 10–3 Desmond Torres TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 25 August 20, 2019 1 4:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout; Garcia missed weight (139 lb).
Win 9–3 Andrew Whitney TKO (punches) JacksonWink Fight Night 5 May 10, 2019 1 3:27 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 8–3 Abel Cullum Decision (unanimous) JacksonWink Fight Night 4 November 30, 2018 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 7–3 Aalon Cruz Submission (rear-naked choke) JacksonWink Fight Night 3 June 2, 2018 1 1:47 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 7–2 Joe Warren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 181 July 14, 2017 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–1 Ronnie Lawrence Decision (unanimous) Bellator 162 October 21, 2016 3 5:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Loss 6–1 Ricky Turcios Decision (split) Bellator 151 March 4, 2016 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–0 Eduardo Bustillos TKO (punches) Bellator 143 September 25, 2015 1 4:59 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 5–0 Kin Moy Decision (split) Bellator 123 September 5, 2014 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 4–0 Cody Walker KO (punch) Bellator 121 June 6, 2014 1 0:39 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 3–0 Klay Guy TKO (punches) Triple A MMA 4: Caged Hostility January 16, 2014 2 1:14 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Shawn Bunch TKO (punches) Bellator 105 October 25, 2013 3 3:29 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 1–0 Alan Lerma TKO (punches) Triple A MMA 1: Chavez vs. White April 28, 2013 2 1:52 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Bantamweight debut.

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