Alex Garcia (fighter)
| Alex Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 14, 1987 Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Other names | The Dominican Nightmare |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Team | Tristar Gym |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alex Garcia (born July 14, 1987) is a Dominican mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Garcia is currently signed with the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
Garcia made his pro debut back in the summer of 2009 against Joel Vales at AFC 1. He won the fight via submission in the first round. Garcia would win his next five fights with finishes in all of them, with all of them but one finishing in the first round. Garcia experienced his first professional defeat at the hands of UFC vet Seth Baczynski by knockout at Ringside MMA 10, the fight was for the Interim Ringside Welterweight title. After the loss Garcia went on to win four more straight fights finishing three of the four wins in the first round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On October 8, 2013 it was announced that Garcia was signed with the UFC and was expected to make his debut UFC Fight Night 33 against fellow newcomer Andreas Stahl.[1][2] Stahl had to pull out with an injury. Garcia's new opponent for the event was former TUF Smashes cast member Ben Wall.[3] Garcia won the fight via knockout at just 43 seconds into the first round.
Garcia is expected to face Sean Spencer on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[4]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–1 | Ben Wall | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot | December 7, 2013 | 1 | 0:43 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–1 | Chris Heatherly | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Challenge MMA 2 - Think Big | August 17, 2013 | 1 | 1:42 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–1 | Ryan Dickson | Decision (unanimous) | Challenge MMA 1 - Sensations | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–1 | Stephane Lamarche | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Slamm 1 - Garcia vs. Lamarche | November 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:58 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Matt MacGrath | KO (punches) | Ringside MMA 12 - Daley vs. Fioravanti | October 21, 2011 | 1 | 0:34 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 6–1 | Seth Baczynski | KO (punches) | Ringside MMA 10 - Cote vs. Starnes | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 2:44 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | For the Interim Ringside Welterweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Tyler Jackson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ringside MMA 9 - Payback | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 4:51 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Ricky Goodall | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ringside MMA 7 - No Escape | June 18, 2010 | 1 | 4:05 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Jaret MacIntosh | TKO (punches) | Ringside MMA 6 - Rage | April 10, 2010 | 1 | 0:44 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Matt Northcott | TKO (punches) | Ringside MMA 5 - Triple Threat | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 3:44 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | T.J. Coletti | TKO (punches) | MFL 1 - The Beginning | October 17, 2009 | 1 | 3:34 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Joel Vales | Submission (armbar) | AFC 1 - Alianza Full Contact | August 28, 2009 | 1 | 1:24 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
References
- ↑ "Octagon Debutants Andreas Stahl, Alex Garcia Targeted for UFC Fight Night 33 Clash".
- ↑ "Tristar’s Alex Garcia Signs with UFC".
- ↑ "Garcia Gets New Opponent For UFC Fight Night 33".
- ↑ Mark Francescutti (2013-12-12). "Sean Spencer to face Alex Garcia in welterweight bout". dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2013-12-12.