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Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia fight preview
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Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia pick, odds and event context
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje • The White House, Washington, D.C., United States
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Fighter comparison
Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia: key matchup signals
Green cells mark the stronger side for each measurable stat. Lower is better for strikes absorbed and age; higher is better for output, wrestling volume, defense, and reach.
| Signal | Diego Lopes | Steve Garcia |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-8-0 | 19-5-0 |
| Recent form | L-W-L-W-W | W-W-W-W-W |
| Style | Mixed Martial Arts / Orthodox | Mixed Martial Arts / Southpaw |
| Strikes landed/min | 3.83 | 5.39 |
| Strikes absorbed/min | 4.56 | 2.12 |
| Takedown avg | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Takedown defense | 68% | 88% |
| Age | N/A | N/A |
| Height | 5'11" / 180.3 cm | 6'0" / 182.9 cm |
| Reach | 72" / 182.9 cm | 75" / 190.5 cm |
| Weight | 145 lb / 65.8 kg | 145 lb / 65.8 kg |
Deeper matchup context
Recent form, damage, activity and schedule notes
A few extra signals to help you read the matchup beyond the headline stats: who has been active, who has been taking damage, and whether recent results came against a tougher or softer slate.
Recent results: Diego Lopes is 3-2 over the recent sample; Steve Garcia is 5-0 over the recent sample. Diego Lopes comes in on a 1-fight losing streak. Steve Garcia comes in on a 5-fight winning streak.
Time since last fight: Diego Lopes 106 days; Steve Garcia 197 days. A quick turnaround can mean sharpness or accumulated wear, while a longer break can mean rest or rust.
Steve Garcia has the cleaner recent significant strikes absorbed profile (36 vs 264 for Diego Lopes). Steve Garcia has the cleaner head strikes absorbed profile (9.78 vs 41 for Diego Lopes).
Neither fighter has a clear pressure-profile edge, so the fight may come down more to execution than one obvious style lever.
Diego Lopes appears to have faced the tougher recent schedule, while Steve Garcia's results may need a little more context. A tougher schedule can make recent losses look less alarming; a softer one can make streaks look cleaner than they really are.
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