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UFC’s Steve Garcia intends to command regard with knockout of Edson Barboza

UFC’s Steve Garcia intends to command regard with knockout of Edson Barboza

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January 10, 2025 11:20 am ET With a five-fight knockout streak inside the octagon, Steve Garcia believes he must be a larger talking point entering into UFC Fight Night 252. After a string of conclusive efficiencies, Garcia (17-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will get his greatest test to date when he handles famous striker Edson Barboza (24-12 MMA, 18-12 UFC) in a featherweight bout on the Feb. 22 card at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle (ESPN+). Some are acknowledging his work, as MMA Junkie did by calling him the 2024 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year, Garcia confesses he's not feeling the love throughout the board. "I'm absolutely under the radar," Garcia informed MMA Junkie Radio. "I do not seem like I get the regard that I 'd like to believe I most likely ...
UFC books Carlston Harris vs. Khaos Williams for Las Vegas

UFC books Carlston Harris vs. Khaos Williams for Las Vegas

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UFC welterweights Carlston Harris and Khaos Williams are lined up for a battle. At the UFC Fight Night occasion set up for May 18 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Harris (19-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Williams (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) will clash in a three-round bout. 2 individuals with understanding of the match just recently notified MMA Junkie of the reservation however asked to stay confidential as the promo has yet to make a main statement. Harris, 36, has actually won back-to-back battles, consisting of a come-from-behind submission win over Jeremiah Wells in August. Williams, 30, has actually won 3 of his last 4 trips. He most just recently contended in May, when he beat Rolando Bedoya by split choice. With the addition, the UFC Fight Night lin...