Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia took part in the official pre-fight photo shoot ahead of UFC White House. Both featherweights are set to compete at the card.
Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia came face to face at the official pre-fight photo shoot on June 10, ahead of their featherweight clash at UFC White House, scheduled for June 14.
Lopes enters the bout as the seventh-ranked featherweight in the division, carrying a record of 28 wins and 8 losses. The 31-year-old Brazilian trains out of Lobo Gym MMA and stands five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach. He fights from an orthodox stance and is a notable submission threat, averaging 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.83 significant strikes landed per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and he also contributes on the ground with 0.88 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Garcia, known as "Mean Machine," brings a 19-6-0 record into the matchup. The 34-year-old American trains at the renowned Jackson-Wink MMA and stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, Garcia is one of the more active strikers in the division, landing 5.39 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy. He adds a modest grappling dimension as well, averaging 0.86 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Lopes is ranked seventh at featherweight, meaning a strong performance could push him further into title contention
- Garcia's higher striking volume against a submission-heavy opponent sets up an intriguing stylistic contrast
- A win for either fighter carries meaningful divisional weight at 145 pounds
Sunday, June 14, 2026
