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Next fight scheduled
Garcia is set to take on Clay Guida in a lightweight bout, at a UFC event on Apr. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia, who most recently defeated Hayisaer Maheshate in December, will look to retain his momentum into his matchup with Clay Guida. The 28-year-old Mexican fighter will enter the matchup with a record of 3-3 in the UFC, matched up against a much more experienced fighter in Guida.
Garcia, who most recently defeated Hayisaer Maheshate in December, will look to retain his momentum into his matchup with Clay Guida. The 28-year-old Mexican fighter will enter the matchup with a record of 3-3 in the UFC, matched up against a much more experienced fighter in Guida.
Easily handles heavy opponent
Garcia defeated Hayisaer Maheshate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was certainly the most productive financial evening of Garcia's six-fight UFC run, as he will not only earn his show and win purses, but will also pick up 20 percent of Maheshate's purse after his opponent missed weight by 2.5 pounds on Friday morning. Giving up a ton of size to his opponent, Garcia wisely attacked Maheshate with his wrestling game. He connected on 6-of-11 takedowns, good for 6:10 worth of control time. This fight was simply the case of an experienced veteran outperforming a young prospect with work to do. Garcia improves to 3-1 in his last four bouts dating back to November 2021.
It was certainly the most productive financial evening of Garcia's six-fight UFC run, as he will not only earn his show and win purses, but will also pick up 20 percent of Maheshate's purse after his opponent missed weight by 2.5 pounds on Friday morning. Giving up a ton of size to his opponent, Garcia wisely attacked Maheshate with his wrestling game. He connected on 6-of-11 takedowns, good for 6:10 worth of control time. This fight was simply the case of an experienced veteran outperforming a young prospect with work to do. Garcia improves to 3-1 in his last four bouts dating back to November 2021.
Will face heavy opponent
Garcia's scheduled matchup against Hayisaer Maheshate will proceed as planned despite Mahashate missing weight by 2.5 pounds, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a relatively large miss, but Garcia will earn 20 percent of Maheshate's fight purse as compensation for the bout to proceed at catchweight. Despite going up against a heavy opponent, Garcia is listed as approximately a (-150) betting favorite as of Saturday morning.
It's a relatively large miss, but Garcia will earn 20 percent of Maheshate's fight purse as compensation for the bout to proceed at catchweight. Despite going up against a heavy opponent, Garcia is listed as approximately a (-150) betting favorite as of Saturday morning.
Fight booked for Dec. 17
Garcia will take on Hayisaer Maheshate at the UFC event on Dec. 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia will be hoping to rebound following his loss at UFC 277 to Drakkar Klose. That brought his record with the UFC to 2-3. Maheshate scored a knockout win in his first UFC bout in June.
Garcia will be hoping to rebound following his loss at UFC 277 to Drakkar Klose. That brought his record with the UFC to 2-3. Maheshate scored a knockout win in his first UFC bout in June.
Falls via decision at UFC 277
Garcia lost to Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 277 on Saturday in Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Garcia was competitive throughout and nearly pulled his second straight upset despite ultimately being swept on the scorecards. Garcia is known for his cardio and high pace, and that helped him get back in this fight after Klose won the opening round. Garcia picked up a pair of takedowns in Round 2 and was by no means overwhelmed in the final frame despite the fact Klose was the better man. Garcia lacks power and physicality, and that makes it difficult for him to overcome a slow start, but he's certainly proven to be a competent fighter despite now posting a record below .500 (2-3) in his first five UFC bouts.
Garcia was competitive throughout and nearly pulled his second straight upset despite ultimately being swept on the scorecards. Garcia is known for his cardio and high pace, and that helped him get back in this fight after Klose won the opening round. Garcia picked up a pair of takedowns in Round 2 and was by no means overwhelmed in the final frame despite the fact Klose was the better man. Garcia lacks power and physicality, and that makes it difficult for him to overcome a slow start, but he's certainly proven to be a competent fighter despite now posting a record below .500 (2-3) in his first five UFC bouts.