Result
Rafa GarcíaSubmission
MethodSubmission
RoundR2
Time4:50
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMark Smith
DetailsRear-naked choke
Elo swing+17Rafa García (1696 → 1713)-13Jesse Ronson (1659 → 1646)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LUQUE VS MUHAMMAD
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson
DateApr 16, 2022
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
W
Gifted | 19-5-0Rafa García
L
The Body Snatcher | 28-12-0Jesse Ronson
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson
Method :Submission
Round :R2
Time :4:50
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mark Smith
Details :Rear-naked choke
Rafa García
Elo1740Good
3Y trend1708 → 1740
Fight Overview
RoundR2
Time4:50
MethodSubmission
Jesse Ronson
Elo1674Good
3Y trend1646 → 1674
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rafa García won this fight by Submission in round R2 at 4:50. Rafa García led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Rafa García and Jesse Ronson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Rafa GarcíaJesse Ronson
Elo edge
Rafa García1740-17 last move
Jesse Ronson1674+8 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Rafa GarcíavsJesse Ronson
Control time
4:37vs0:02
Total strikes
73vs28
Sig. strikes
35vs25
Takedowns
3vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Rafa Garcíasubmission leads 42% of wins
Jesse RonsonKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Common opponents
Joaquim SilvaRafa García: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 29, 2025Jesse Ronson: loss · TKO (knee and punches) · Oct 1, 2022
Vinc PichelRafa García: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 29, 2025Jesse Ronson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 1, 2022
Round stats
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LUQUE VS MUHAMMAD. Rafa García defeated Jesse Ronson by Submission in round R2 at 4:50. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson quick answers
Who won Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson?
Rafa García won Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson by Submission in round R2 at 4:50.
What event is Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson on?
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LUQUE VS MUHAMMAD.
What are the records for Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson?
Rafa García enters with a 19-5-0 record and Jesse Ronson enters with a 28-12-0 record.
What division is Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson?
Rafa Garcia vs Jesse Ronson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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