Mowgli
John Garza
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Age23
Height1.73 m
NationalityUnited States
TeamAzTex MMA
Weight classBantamweight
Record
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WinTKO
Opponent: Josh Walkersoccer kicks to body and punchesR2 0:49
Fury FC 114
30 Jan 2026
30 Jan 2026
WinTKO
Opponent: Marcelo ReyespunchesR1 3:04
Fury FC Challenger Series 15
21 Nov 2025
21 Nov 2025
Garza stayed active late in 2025 with a first-round stoppage of Marcelo Reyes on the Fury FC Challenger Series.
Key moments
- Stopped Reyes with punches in the first round.
- The result was Garza's second straight finish after the Armando Zuniga knockout.
- It came just over two months before the Josh Walker win.
WinDEC
Opponent: Kevin RosasUnanimousR3 5:00
Fury FC 104
25 May 2025
25 May 2025
WinKO
Opponent: Armando ZunigapunchesR2 0:17
Fury FC 101
7 Feb 2025
7 Feb 2025
Garza opened 2025 with a quick second-round knockout of Armando Zuniga at Fury FC 101.
Key moments
- Knocked out Zuniga early in round two.
- The finish was Garza's first knockout win after the Nicholas Gjelaj decision.
- It started the 2025 stretch that carried him toward the UFC call.
WinDEC
Opponent: Nicholas GjelajUnanimousR3 5:00
Melee 3
24 Aug 2024
24 Aug 2024
LossTKO
Opponent: Gilberto MelaraR2 2:02
XKO 66
12 Apr 2024
12 Apr 2024
Garza's only pro defeat came against Gilberto Melara at XKO 66.
Key moments
- Lost to Melara by second-round TKO.
- The defeat came in Garza's second professional fight.
- Garza followed it with five consecutive wins.
WinSUB
Opponent: Daniel ArriagaRear-Naked ChokeR1 1:58
XKO 65
2 Feb 2024
2 Feb 2024
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Basharat built his lead with low kicks, takedowns and top control, while Garza defended several later takedowns and found success in the final round. The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27 and 29–28 for Basharat.
Signature Fights
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