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PFL Flyweight

Rafael Calderón VS Borja García

Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid, Spain

Tale of the Tape

6-3-0 Record 7-2-0, 1 NC
30 Age 26
163 cm Height 170 cm
unknown Stance unknown
33% Finish rate 57%
33% KO rate 14%
0% Sub rate 43%

Result Summary

Borja García def. Rafael Calderón Decision · R3 5:00

Billed as a massive 'people's main event' for the Spanish MMA scene, this flyweight battle was an absolute 15-minute war. Borja García pushed a grueling pace right from the opening bell, engaging Rafael Calderón in heavy exchanges both on the feet and in the clinch. While Calderón showed incredible toughness and fired back with his own combinations, García's superior conditioning, relentless output, and forward pressure dictated the flow of the fight. After three hard-fought rounds, García swept the judges' scorecards to take home a unanimous decision victory (29-28 x3).

Fight Overview

An all-Spanish flyweight showcase specifically designed to light up the Palacio Vistalegre. Asturias prospect Borja 'El Aguila' García clashes with Rafael Calderón in a bout that will firmly establish the victor as a premier rising talent in Spain's rapidly burgeoning MMA scene.

Keys to Victory

Rafael Calderón

  1. Manage the pace meticulously and refuse to be drawn into wild brawls
  2. Utilize crisp counter-striking to punish García's aggressive forward entries
  3. Maintain strong takedown defense to keep the bout primarily standing

Borja García

  1. Press the action relentlessly to force Calderón onto his back foot
  2. Look for early submission opportunities by jumping on loose limbs in scrambles
  3. Use overwhelming pressure to break Calderón's technical striking rhythm

Last 5 fights

Rafael Calderón

  1. L Davi Santos TKO · R1 3:31 · 14 SEPT 2024
  2. W Denilson Abadie Decision · R3 5:00 · 25 MAY 2024
  3. W Nicola Chessa Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 MAR 2024
  4. L Ayoub Nacer Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 SEPT 2023
  5. W Ubay Gonzalez Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 MAY 2023

Borja García

  1. W Alessio Barbara Submission · R1 1:08 · 6 DEC 2025
  2. L Ahmed El Idrissi Decision · R5 5:00 · 23 AUG 2025
  3. W Josue Hernandez Submission · R1 2:12 · 5 APR 2025
  4. W Ahmed El Idrissi Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 NOV 2024
  5. W Georges Ngoma Submission · R1 3:03 · 28 JUN 2024

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