Best fights of Rafa García
Over 12 years as a professional, Rafa García has compiled a 18-4 (10) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafa García defeats Alexander Hernandez
On April 25, 2026 Rafa García faced Alexander Hernandez in a lightweight bout. García was 31 years old with a record of 17-4, and Hernandez was 33 with a record of 18-8. García was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hernandez was on a 4-fight winning streak. García won via unanimous decision.
2. Rafa García defeats Clay Guida
On April 15, 2023 Rafa García faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. García was 28 years old with a record of 14-3, and Guida was 41 with a record of 38-22. Both García and Guida were coming off a win. García won via unanimous decision.
3. Rafa García defeats Humberto Bandenay
On February 21, 2020 Rafa García defended his Combate Americas lightweight title against Humberto Bandenay. García was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Bandenay was 25 with a record of 18-7. García was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Bandenay was on a 4-fight winning streak. García won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Rafa García defeats Natan Levy
On November 20, 2021 Rafa García faced Natan Levy in a lightweight bout. García was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Levy was 30 with a record of 6-0. García was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Levy was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. García won via unanimous decision.
5. Rafa García KOs Jared Gordon
On September 13, 2025 Rafa García faced Jared Gordon in a lightweight bout. García was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Gordon was 37 with a record of 21-7. Both García and Gordon were coming off a win. García stopped Jared Gordon via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Rafa García submits Jesse Ronson
On April 16, 2022 Rafa García faced Jesse Ronson in a lightweight bout. García was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Ronson was 36 with a record of 21-10. García was coming off a win. García submitted Jesse Ronson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. Rafa García loses to Grant Dawson via KO
On October 12, 2024 Rafa García faced Grant Dawson in a lightweight bout. García was 30 years old with a record of 15-3, and Dawson was 30 with a record of 21-2-1. García was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dawson was coming off a win. Dawson stopped García via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Rafa García defeats Chase Gibson
On April 13, 2018 Rafa García faced Chase Gibson in a lightweight bout. García was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Gibson was 0 with a record of 0-0. García was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. García won via majority decision.
9. Rafa García submits Estevan Payan
On June 7, 2019 Rafa García faced Estevan Payan in a lightweight bout. García was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Payan was 0 with a record of 0-0. García was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. García submitted Estevan Payan via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Rafa García KOs LaRue Burley
On September 14, 2018 Rafa García faced LaRue Burley in a lightweight bout. García was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Burley was 0 with a record of 0-0. García was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. García stopped LaRue Burley via KO in the 1st round.