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Garcia seeks title shot after fighting on White House lawn card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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Summary

Steve Garcia will fight Diego Lopes at the UFC's Freedom 250 on the White House lawn on June 14. Garcia's recent resurgence includes seven consecutive victories, with six wins by knockout. He previously faced Lopes, ranked as the No. 2 challenger for the UFC featherweight title. The matchup represents a significant opportunity for Garcia to secure a title shot, contingent on the outcome of the fight against Lopes.

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By the Numbers

•Garcia's seven-fight win streak includes six knockouts.
•Lopes is ranked the No. 2 contender for the UFC featherweight title.
•Garcia aims to prove himself after a tough start in UFC.
•Fight takes place at the White House on June 14.
•Garcia credits his training team for his success and growth.

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7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Once on the thinnest of ice, Garcia blasted his way to the White House

What they're saying

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Clearly, the UFC had high hopes for Chase Hooper. Sure, the Washington state product had yet to stamp himself as a future title contender; he entered his Oct. 29, 2022, fight against Albuquerque’s Steve Garcia with a 3-2 record in UFC competition. But, hey, the kid was only 23 and was coming off an impressive victory five months earlier. Garcia? Just as clearly, those high hopes weren’t there ...
— Yahoo Sports

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