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Alex Garcia (fighter)

Alex Garcia (fighter)

Dominican Republic mixed martial artist

Alex Garcia (born July 14, 1987) is a Dominican mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Garcia made his professional debut 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.[citation needed]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 8, 2013, it was announced that Garcia was signed with the UFC and was expected to make his debut in UFC Fight Night 33 against fellow newcomer Andreas Stahl.[4][5] Stahl had to pull out with an injury. Garcia's new opponent for the event was former TUF Smashes cast member Ben Wall.[6] Garcia won the fight via knockout just 43 seconds into the first round.

Garcia next faced Sean Spencer on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Garcia was expected to face promotional newcomer Matt Dwyer on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176.[7] However, Dwyer pulled out of the bout citing injury, and was replaced by Neil Magny. Subsequently, after UFC 176 was canceled, Magny/Garcia was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49.[8] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Garcia faced Mike Swick on July 11, 2015, at UFC 189.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

Garcia faced Sean Strickland on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83.[11] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, he lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[12]

Garcia was expected to face Colby Covington on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89.[13] However, Garcia was pulled from the fight on June 10 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jonathan Meunier.[14]

Garcia faced Mike Pyle on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207.[15] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[16] The win also earned Garcia his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[17]

Garcia faced Tim Means on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.[18] He lost by unanimous decision.[19]

Garcia faced Muslim Salikhov on November 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 122.[20] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[21]

Gracia faced Ryan LaFlare on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.[22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Garcia faced Court McGee on October 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138.[24] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

On September 20, 2019, it was reported that Garcia was released from UFC.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 15 wins 8 losses
By knockout 6 4
By submission 6 0
By decision 3 4
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See also

References

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    Mixed martial arts show results boxing.nv.gov
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    "Fight Card - UFC 189 Mendes vs. McGregor". UFC.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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    "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Dos Anjos". UFC.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
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    "Octagon Debutants Andreas Stahl, Alex Garcia Targeted for UFC Fight Night 33 Clash". Sherdog.
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    "Tristar's Alex Garcia Signs with UFC - Top MMA News at topmmanews.com". topmmanews.com.
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    "Garcia Gets New Opponent For UFC Fight Night 33". topmmanews.com.
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    Jason Floyd (2014-06-30). "Alex Garcia vs. Matt Dwyer confirmed for UFC 176". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
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    Staff (2014-07-09). "Neil Magny replaces Matt Dwyer, meets Alex Garcia at UFC Fight Night 49". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
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    Tristen Critchfield (2015-04-07). "Mike Swick returns from extended absence, meets Alex Garcia at UFC 189". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
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    Steven Marrocco (2015-07-11). "UFC 189 results: Alex Garcia frustrates Mike Swick for unanimous nod". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
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    Staff (2015-12-15). "Seven fights added to UFC Fight Night 82 in Pittsburgh". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
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    Adrian McNair (2016-02-21). "UFC Fight Night 83 results: TKO! Sean Strickland swarms on Alex Garcia late to get stoppage at UFC Pittsburgh". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
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    Staff (2016-03-29). "Multiple fight bookings made official for UFC Fight Night 89". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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    Marc Raimondi (2016-06-10). "Prospect Jonathan Meunier to replace Alex Garcia vs. Colby Covington at UFC Ottawa". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
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    Adam Hill (2016-10-12). "2 fights added to December UFC cards in Las Vegas". reviewjournal.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
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    Steven Marrocco (2016-12-30). "UFC 207 results: Alex Garcia gives Mike Pyle worst belated Christmas gift ever with 1-punch KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
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    Staff (2016-12-31). "UFC 207 bonuses: Amanda Nunes and Alex Garcia pick up $50,000 for their brutal knockouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
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    Themistoklis Alexis (2017-05-15). "Tm Means draws Alex Garcia at UFC Oklahoma City". thescore.com. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
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    "UFC Fight Night 112 results: Tim Means picks up decision win over Alex Garcia (highlights) | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. 2017-06-25. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
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    "Tapology | MMA & Combat Sports".
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    "Alex Garcia after UFC-Shanghai victory: Who's getting the attention now?". MMAjunkie. 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
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    "LI's LaFlare returns at UFC Atlantic City". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  23. [23]
    "UFC Fight Night 128 results: Ryan LaFlare outworks Alex Garcia for decision". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  24. [24]
    Marcel Dorff (2018-09-07). "Welterweights Alex Garcia and Court McGee compete during UFC Moncton" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
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    "UFC Moncton results: Court McGee grinds out win over Alex Garcia". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
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    Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
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    Sherdog.com. "Alex". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
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