Diego Lopes scores second-round knockout against Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250
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Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia faced off in a featherweight bout at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, held on the White House South Lawn. Lopes secured a victory via second-round knockout after a competitive start. Garcia began strong, landing multiple jabs and body shots, but Lopes turned the fight around in the second round, delivering a combination that knocked Garcia to the canvas before finishing with ground strikes. Lopes entered this match looking to bounce back from a previous loss to champion Alexander Volkanovski, while Garcia was riding a seven-fight winning streak. The event marked a unique celebration hosted by President Trump for his 80th birthday.
- •Lopes knocked out Garcia at 2:42 of the second round.
- •Lopes was coming off a loss to Alexander Volkanovski.
- •Garcia entered the match with a seven-fight winning streak.
- •The event took place on the White House South Lawn.
- •President Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 results: Diego Lopes demolishes Steve Garcia with wicked KO to open White House event
- 1:27 AMCBS Sports — UFC Freedom 250 results, highlights: Diego Lopes scores crushing knockout of Steve Garcia
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Highlights! Diego Lopes kicks off UFC Freedom 250 with wild comeback knockout over gritty Steve Garcia
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — BOOM! Lopes Crushes Garcia In Round Two Rally
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Diego Lopes kicks off UFC Freedom 250 with brutal KO
"What a way to start the show! Former two-time Featherweight title challenger, Diego Lopes, pulled off an impressive comeback finish earlier tonight (Sun., June 14, 2026) at UFC Freedom 250, knocking out surging contender, Steve Garcia, live on Paramount+ on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C., as UFC celebrated America’s 250th anniversary. Lopes started incredibly […]
"Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia squared off in a Featherweight bout earlier tonight (Sun., June 14, 2026) on the White House South Lawn from Washington, D.C., for UFC Freedom 250. In a fun scrap, Lopes emerged victorious via second-round knockout. Garcia started fast, finding his range with combinations right off the bat. He pressed forward, braving the counter […]
"A featherweight bout between former title challenger Diego Lopes and No. 9 ranked Steve Garcia kicked off the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday. Lopes entered the fight coming off a loss to champion Alexander Volkanovski in his last outing and hoping to rebound. Garcia made the walk to the octagon ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:43 AMUFC Freedom 250 results: Diego Lopes demolishes Steve Garcia with wicked KO to open White House event
Diego Lopes kicked off the UFC's White House bash with a thunderous knockout.
- CBS SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:27 AMUFC Freedom 250 results, highlights: Diego Lopes scores crushing knockout of Steve Garcia
Lopes overcame a slow start to kick off UFC Freedom 250 with a bang
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:23 AMHighlights! Diego Lopes kicks off UFC Freedom 250 with wild comeback knockout over gritty Steve Garcia
What a way to start the show! Former two-time Featherweight title challenger, Diego Lopes, pulled off an impressive comeback finish earlier tonight (Sun., June 14, 2026) at UFC Freedom 250, knocking out surging contender, Steve Garcia, live on Paramount+ on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C., as UFC celebrated America’s 250th anniversary. Lopes started incredibly […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:10 AMBOOM! Lopes Crushes Garcia In Round Two Rally
Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia squared off in a Featherweight bout earlier tonight (Sun., June 14, 2026) on the White House South Lawn from Washington, D.C., for UFC Freedom 250. In a fun scrap, Lopes emerged victorious via second-round knockout. Garcia started fast, finding his range with combinations right off the bat. He pressed forward, braving the counter […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:08 AMDiego Lopes kicks off UFC Freedom 250 with brutal KO
A featherweight bout between former title challenger Diego Lopes and No. 9 ranked Steve Garcia kicked off the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday. Lopes entered the fight coming off a loss to champion Alexander Volkanovski in his last outing and hoping to rebound. Garcia made the walk to the octagon ...
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