Luis Garcia Scores First-Round TKO Over David Onama

Featherweight contender Luis Garcia secured a dominant first-round TKO victory over David Onama two days ago. The quick stoppage provided a highlight-reel finish and further establishes Garcia as a rising force in the division known for his finishing ability.

- The victory belonged to Steve "Mean Machine" Garcia, not Luis Garcia, who defeated David Onama in the main event of UFC Fight Night 263 on November 1, 2025. - The fight, which took place at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, was stopped at 3:34 of the first round, with Garcia winning by TKO via punches. - This victory marked Garcia's seventh consecutive win, with six of those wins coming by way of stoppage. - For his dominant performance, Steve Garcia was awarded a "Performance of the Night" bonus. - The loss was significant for David Onama, as it was the first stoppage loss of his professional career, moving his record to 14-3. - Prior to this bout, Onama was the #15 ranked featherweight in the UFC and was coming off a three-fight winning streak, including a notable decision victory over Giga Chikadze. - With the win, Garcia, who entered the fight ranked #12, is expected to break into the top 10 of the featherweight division and called for a future fight with a top-ranked opponent like Josh Emmett.

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