Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia — Fight recap

Steve Garcia defeated Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 12, 2025, in a striking-heavy affair where Garcia's superior output and precision proved decisive. Garcia landed 85 significant strikes at 34% accuracy compared to Kattar's 26 significant strikes at just 21%, establishing clear dominance in volume and efficiency.

Garcia also scored a knockdown during the contest, further separating himself on the scorecards. Both fighters remained primarily in stand-up exchanges with minimal grappling—neither attempted a takedown—though Garcia's body work (23 of 29 strikes) showcased technical variety that Kattar couldn't match.

Referee Jason Herzog oversaw a bout where Garcia controlled the pace and distance, landing cleaner combinations throughout the fifteen-minute affair. The loss marks a significant setback for Kattar in his featherweight campaign, while Garcia's performance positions him as a rising contender in the division.