The featherweight clash at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, July 12, 2025, sees veteran striker Calvin Kattar take on knockout specialist Steve Garcia in Nashville. With Kattar seeking to reverse four-fight losing streak and Garcia looking to extend a five-fight winning streak, this bout carries significant implications for both fighters. Before they meet in the octagon, continue reading to get my Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia prediction.
Our Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia Pick
- Pick: Steve Garcia via early knockout
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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Tale of the Tape
| Calvin Kattar | Steve Garcia | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 33 |
| Height | 5′11″ | 6′0″ |
| Reach | 72″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Record | 23–9–0 | 17–5–0 |
Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia Preview
Calvin Kattar enters this fight on the back of losses to Youssef Zalal and Aljamain Sterling, dropping to 23–9 overall with a 7–7 UFC record. He’s tallied 11 knockouts, two submissions, and 10 decision wins over his career. But recent performances have shown signs of wear and tear, as he has dropped four straight fights and five of his last six.
Steve Garcia dropped two of his first three fights as a member of the UFC roster. But he’s turned things around since then, going on a five-fight win streak, with all of those wins coming in the first two rounds. Garcia has power in spades, entering this fight with 14 knockouts in his 17 career victories. Here, he has a prime opportunity to land another knockout win against an opponent that has been struggling mightily over the last three years.
Betting Insights
- Garcia is a -125 favorite to win this fight, while Kattar is +100 to end his losing streak.
- Garcia hasn’t seen a fight reach the third round since 2020.
- Three of Kattar’s four straight losses have come by decision.
- Garcia has won in the first round in three of his five straight wins.
Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia Prediction
Steve Garcia’s strengths align well against a veteran like Kattar. His southpaw power poses a distinct problem, especially early in the fight. Kattar’s recent form raises questions about his ability to go up against an active striker like Garcia and I think Garcia has a real advantage because of that.
Garcia’s KO rate of over 80% and his pattern of first-round finishes suggest this fight won’t go into deep water. Kattar may have the technical skill and tenacity to survive into later rounds against some fighters, but his lack of recent success and Garcia’s striking skills should allow him to finish this one pretty quickly. I’ll take Garcia to win this fight in a first-round knockout, as he should get his sixth straight win while Kattar loses his fifth straight fight.
