Steve Garcia competes against Diego Lopes at UFC White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
UFC featherweight contender Steve Garcia will face two-time title challenger Diego Lopes at the White House event on Sunday. Garcia, who boasts a record of 19-5, is on a seven-fight winning streak, including notable victories over Chase Hooper and David Onama. His latest win came against Onama at UFC Vegas 110 last November. A victory against Lopes would enhance Garcia's positioning within the competitive featherweight division as he seeks a title opportunity.
- •Steve Garcia has won seven straight fights.
- •His last victory was against David Onama at UFC Vegas 110.
- •Garcia will face Diego Lopes on Sunday.
- •A win could secure Garcia a title shot in the featherweight division.
- •Garcia is known for his quick finishes and dynamic fighting style.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Anything but Fighting: Steve Garcia answers random questions
- 6:00 PMMMA Fighting — Anything but Fighting: Steve Garcia answers random questions
"WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC featherweight contender Steve Garcia joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss coaching kid’s T-Ball, favorite sporting memories, his love of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, and more. Garcia (19-5) is one of the hottest fighters in the featherweight division. “Mean Machine” has won seven straight fights and looks to make it eight when he takes on two-time title challenger Diego Lopes in the main card opener of UFC White House this Sunday. His win streak started with a first-round knockout of Chase Hooper, and his current run includes notable wins over Melquizael Costa, Calvin Kattar, and David Onama. His latest win over Onama occurred at a UFC Vegas 110 this past November. Garcia scored another quick finish to move one step closer to a title shot, and a win over Lopes would cement the often overlooked Garcia as a dark horse in the deep 145-pound division.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Steve Garcia answers random questions
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- MMA FightingJun 13, 2026, 6:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Steve Garcia answers random questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC featherweight contender Steve Garcia joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss coaching kid’s T-Ball, favorite sporting memories, his love of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, and more. Garcia (19-5) is one of the hottest fighters in the featherweight division. “Mean Machine” has won seven straight fights and looks to make it eight when he takes on two-time title challenger Diego Lopes in the main card opener of UFC White House this Sunday. His win streak started with a first-round knockout of Chase Hooper, and his current run includes notable wins over Melquizael Costa, Calvin Kattar, and David Onama. His latest win over Onama occurred at a UFC Vegas 110 this past November. Garcia scored another quick finish to move one step closer to a title shot, and a win over Lopes would cement the often overlooked Garcia as a dark horse in the deep 145-pound division.
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