Steve Garcia prepares to fight Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Steve Garcia is set to face Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House. Garcia, who holds a seven-fight win streak with six knockouts, expresses feeling undervalued in the sport. He aims to prove his critics wrong in this fight, noting the lack of merchandise like a Topps card. The event features a total of seven fights, including a lightweight title unification bout as the main event.
- •Garcia has a current record of 19-5.
- •Lopes is a two-time former title challenger with a record of 27-8.
- •UFC Freedom 250 will occur on the south lawn of the White House.
- •The main event features Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje.
- •Garcia is motivated by a perceived lack of respect in the sport.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Garcia feels ‘disrespected’ ahead of UFC Freedom 250
"Steve Garcia has a big fight coming up this weekend—and a similarly big chip on his shoulder.
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