Result
Rafa GarcíaDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMark Smith
Details(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing+15Rafa García (1697 → 1712)-15Maheshate (1677 → 1662)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate
DateDec 17, 2022
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
W
Gifted | 19-5-0Rafa García
L
12-5-0Maheshate
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mark Smith
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Rafa García
Elo1740Good
3Y trend1708 → 1740
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Maheshate
Elo1648Solid
3Y trend1652 → 1648
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rafa García won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. 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 Maheshate 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 GarcíaMaheshate
Elo edge
Rafa García1740-17 last move
Maheshate1648+17 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Rafa GarcíavsMaheshate
Control time
6:10vs0:00
Total strikes
79vs30
Sig. strikes
49vs25
Takedowns
6vs0
Finishing profile
Rafa Garcíasubmission leads 42% of wins
MaheshateKO/TKO leads 42% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND. Rafa García defeated Maheshate by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate quick answers
Who won Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate?
Rafa García won Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate on?
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND.
What are the records for Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate?
Rafa García enters with a 19-5-0 record and Maheshate enters with a 12-5-0 record.
What division is Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate?
Rafa Garcia vs Maheshate is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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