Go
 
 
 
Twitter Facebook

Clique ID

You Are Signed In






ad

ad
Leonard Garcia

Born Plainview, Texas, United States
Fighting out of Lubbock, TX
Age 30
Height 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight 145 lbs. (66 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D) 17-4-0
Strengths
Submissions, stamina
Next Fight WEC® BROWN vs ALDO
Watch Fight Videos UFC® Vault® | UFC Store DVD's
ad
 

 
Result Opponent Method Event Watch Now Date Round Time  
Win Jameel Massouh Split Decision WEC® TORRES vs BOWLES
 
Aug-9-2009 3 5:00  
Loss Mike Brown Submission (Choke) WEC® Brown vs Garcia
 
Mar-1-2009 1 1:57  
Win Jens Pulver Technical Knock Out WEC® FABER vs BROWN Live on Versus
 
Nov-5-2008 1 1:12  
Win Hiroyuki Takaya Knock Out WEC® Live On Versus 2/13/08
 
Feb-13-2008 1 1:31  
Loss Cole Miller Unanimous Decision UFC® Fight Night™: Din Thomas vs Kenny Florian
Sep-19-2007 3 5:00  
Win Allen Berube Submission (Choke) The Ultimate Fighter® 5 Finale
 
Jun-23-2007 1 4:22  
Loss Roger Huerta Unanimous Decision UFC® 69: SHOOTOUT
Apr-7-2007 3 5:00  
Win Victor Estrada Knock Out WEC®: Princes of Pain
 
Jun-30-2001 2 0:54  

 

 


UFC 69: Shoot Out DVD

 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training BJJ at 16 years old. I used to get into a lot of trouble as a kid and fighting was a way to take out my aggressions without getting in trouble.

What ranks and titles have you held?
USWF Lightweight World Champion. Ring Of Fire Lightweight Champion

Do you have any heroes?
For fighters it would be Duane Ludwig and Diego Sanchez.

What is your favorite technique?
Armbar

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC?
A great opportunity

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
I went to college for a couple of semesters and I learned how to drink responsibly. After that I graduated from the school of hard knocks with a degree in attitude.

What was your job before you started fighting?
I worked as a meat packer, and I was also an assistant manager for Frito Lay.

Most memorable professional fight? Against Cole Miller because I was sick as hell and didn’t know if I could even fight one round. It ended up in a decision loss.

What was your most challenging professional fight?
Same fight again against Cole Miller. I had nothing in me for the whole fight. I was able to almost get a win, but I lost a decision. I walked into the cage wondering how I would do in the condition I was in. I was hurting really bad from bronchitis.

Did you compete in any other sport at college or professional level?
None

Who were your training partners for this fight?
The whole crew at Jackson’s - Keith and George and Nate have done privates with me also. They never want me to lose again and dealing with COWBOY everyday is no joke. He’s my #1 partner for this fight

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent?
I’ve begun to be smarter, not just a full charge every time. My defense is much better and I’m trying not to lunge into things but pick and choose. I changed this because I feel like I’m always a little too predictable. That’s something that had to change.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight?
I always want a WIN but I feel like fighting to my capabilities is more important, and with the changes I feel like I’ll be able to showcase my talents, not my aggression. I’m so pumped to get back in there.

What is your favorite thing about this sport?
That it’s one on one, no excuses. If you lose, you lost, there’s no one else to blame but yourself.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport?
At least 8 to 10 more years, so you’ll be seeing a lot of Leonard Garcia in the future.


 
Come meet us today in Amarillo: We're signing at spencers in westgate mall until 4pm! http://bit.ly/2OQT6a #fb
Leonard Garcia



ad

 

 
 
   Official Information
Press Information
Tickets
Advertise With Us
Newsletter Sign Up
Become An Affiliate
Technical Requirements



Customer Support
UFC Vault
UFC Store
TUF Store
UFC Store - EU
UFC Fight Club
UFC Fantasy
Mobile Products Help
FAQ
Contact Us
Partner Sites
WEC
Pride FC
UFC Video Game
Bring MMA to New York
Bring MMA to Massachusetts
Gib MMA in Deutschland Deine Stimme
Community
UFC Fight Club
UFC Community
Forum
Widgets
UFC on Twitter
UFC on Facebook
Dana White on Twitter
UFC Video
UFC Vault
UFC On Demand
UFC Mobile
Xbox
Zune
PlayStation
iTunes
Mobile
TXT Alerts
Wallpapers
Ringtones
Video
iTunes - UFC App
More UFC Sites
UFC Fight Club
Community
The Ultimate Fighter
TUF Store
UFCStore.eu
UFC.com - Espa�ol
UFC.com - UK
UFC.com - Germany
UFC.com - Japan

"This website is the only official website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship� and is � 2009 Copyright ZUFFA, LLC. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of ZUFFA, LLC. is not permitted."
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

UFC.com developed in partnership with getfused.com.