Edson Barboza books UFC fight No. 31 vs. Steve Garcia
A cracking featherweight banger has been added to the UFC’s 2025 slate.
At a UFC Fight Night event Feb. 22, seasoned veteran Edson Barboza makes his 31st promotional walk as he battles surging Jackson Wink product Steve Garcia. A location and venue has yet to be revealed for the card.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup Tuesday informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. MMA Fighting first reported the bout.
Barboza (24-12 MMA, 18-12 UFC) aims to bounce back from a unanimous decision defeat to Lerone Murphy. The loss snapped a two-fight winning streak that was comprised of victories over Billy Quarantillo and Sodiq Yusuff.
Garcia (17-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has won five fights in a row – all by TKO/knockout before the midway point of Round 2. That streak includes Chase Hooper, Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, Melquizael Costa, Seung Woo Choi, and Kyle Nelson.
With the addition, the UFC Fight Night lineup for Feb. 22 includes:
- Macy Chiasson vs. Ketlen Vieira
- Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia