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'''Leonard Garcia''' (born July 14, 1979) is an American [[mixed martial artist]] who currently fights in the featherweight division of [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. He previously fought in the [[UFC]] in the lightweight division before moving down to the 145 pound featherweight division in the [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]]. Garcia currently trains at Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
'''Leonard Garcia''' (born July 14, 1979) is an American former [[mixed martial artist]] and [[professional boxer]] who last competed in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] division of the Legacy Fighting Championship, and is the former Legacy FC Featherweight Champion. After making his professional debut in 1999, Garcia competed in [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] and the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].

==Background==
Garcia was born and raised in Plainview, Texas. His mother gave birth to him when she was only 17 years old, and doctors had to inject steroids into Garcia's lungs because of a rare illness. Garcia was raised in his grandparents' home, who had a farm and, along with his uncles, helped raise the young Garcia. Garcia later attended [[Plainview High School (Texas)|Plainview High School]], where he was a talented football player and had also been involved in [[martial arts]] and [[boxing]]. Garcia had been planning to walk-on to the [[Texas Tech]] football team, when he was involved in a physical altercation with a recently released felon at a local restaurant. The man had a knife and stabbed Garcia eight times, twice puncturing his lungs, causing them to collapse. Had it not been for the steroid injections when he was an infant, Garcia believes that he would have died. Not long after the incident Garcia, who would not be able to continue his football career because of his wounds, found a [[dojo]] and found his new passion in fighting.<ref name=si>{{cite news|title=Garcia determined to end losing streak at UFC 155 |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/news/20121228/leonard-garcia-ufc-155/ |author=Melissa Segura |publisher=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=December 28, 2012 |archivedate=January 1, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101140318/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/news/20121228/leonard-garcia-ufc-155/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/02/how-a-brush-with-death-led-leonard-garcia-to-mma-and-a-wec-title-fight|title=How a brush with death led Leonard Garcia to MMA and a WEC title fight|date=February 26, 2009}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
Garcia began his career in 1999, competing on the regional circuit in the [[Western United States]]. Garcia competed in the first [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] event back in 2001 at [[WEC 1]]. After compiling an impressive 8-1 beginning to his professional career, Garcia took a three year break.


===Early career===
Returning to action in 2006, Garcia was tabbed as a short notice replacement against [[Roger Huerta]] at [[UFC 69]] where he lost a very competitive unanimous decision.
Garcia began his career in 1999, competing on the regional circuit in the [[Western United States]]. Garcia competed in the first [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] event back in 2001 at [[WEC 1]]. After compiling an impressive 8–1 beginning to his professional career, Garcia took a three-year hiatus from competition.


Returning to action in 2006, Garcia was tabbed as a short notice replacement against high ranking contender [[Roger Huerta]] at [[UFC 69]] where he lost a very one-sided unanimous decision.
Garcia then defeated Allen Berube by submission at [[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]] and lost via decision to [[Cole Miller]] at [[UFC Fight Night 11]].

Garcia then defeated Allen Berube by submission at [[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]]. In his next bout Garcia lost via decision to [[Cole Miller]] at [[UFC Fight Night 11]]. After going 1–2 with the UFC, Garcia was released from his contract.


===World Extreme Cagefighting===
===World Extreme Cagefighting===
Garcia defeated [[Hiroyuki Takaya]] via first round KO at [[WEC 32]]. In his next fight, Leonard dominated former UFC champion and WEC #1 contender [[Jens Pulver]], ending the fight in the first round at [[WEC 36]].
Garcia defeated [[Hiroyuki Takaya]] via first-round knockout at [[WEC 32]]. In his next fight, Leonard knocked out former undisputed [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]], [[Jens Pulver]] 72 seconds into the first round at [[WEC 36]].

On March 1, 2009, Garcia lost the [[List of WEC champions#Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Championship]] match against champion [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]. Brown landed a huge overhand right, knocking Garcia down in the first 30 seconds of the fight, landed some ground and pound, and then secured a fight-ending [[arm-triangle choke]] submission.


Garcia defeated [[Jameel Massouh]] via a controversial [[split decision]] on August 9, 2009, at [[WEC 42]].
On March 1, 2009, Garcia lost the WEC Featherweight title match against champion [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]. Brown landed a huge overhand right, knocking Gracia down in the first 30 seconds of the fight, landed some ground and pound, and then secured a fight ending arm triangle choke.


Garcia defeated [[Jameel Massouh]] by [[split decision]] on August 9, 2009 at [[WEC 42]]. In his next fight, Garcia lost to [[Manvel Gamburyan]] on November 18, 2009 at [[WEC 44]] via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=eventdetail.fightCard&eid=2395 |title=WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results|publisher=www.wec.tv/index.cfmom |date=2009-11-19}}</ref>
In his next fight, Garcia lost to [[Manvel Gamburyan]] on November 18, 2009, at [[WEC 44]] via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=eventdetail.fightCard&eid=2395 |title=WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results |publisher=www.wec.tv/index.cfmom |date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001162128/http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=EventDetail.fightCard&eid=2395 |archivedate=October 1, 2009 }}</ref>


Garcia was expected to face [[Diego Nunes (MMA)|Diego Nunes]] on March 6, 2010 at [[WEC 47]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17596/leonard-garcia-and-diego-nunes-verbally-agree-to-wec-47-bout.mma|title=Leonard Garcia and Diego Nunes agree to WEC 47 bout|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2010-01-18}}</ref> but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/2/18/1315534/report-injury-forces-diego-nunes|title=Injury forces Diego Nunes to withdraw from WEC 47 on March 6 in Columbus |publisher=mmamania.com|date=2010-02-18}}</ref> Garcia instead faced former [[UFC]] fighter [[George Roop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18019/george-roop-tapped-as-late-replacement-faces-leonard-garcia-at-wec-47.mma|title=George Roop tapped as late replacement, faces Leonard Garcia at WEC 47|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2010-02-20}}</ref> with the bout ending in a draw.
Garcia was expected to face [[Diego Nunes (MMA)|Diego Nunes]] on March 6, 2010, at [[WEC 47]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17596/leonard-garcia-and-diego-nunes-verbally-agree-to-wec-47-bout.mma|title=Leonard Garcia and Diego Nunes agree to WEC 47 bout|website=MMAjunkie.com|date=January 18, 2010|accessdate=January 18, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121142021/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17596/leonard-garcia-and-diego-nunes-verbally-agree-to-wec-47-bout.mma|archivedate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/2/18/1315534/report-injury-forces-diego-nunes|title=Injury forces Diego Nunes to withdraw from WEC 47 on March 6 in Columbus|website=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=February 18, 2010}}</ref> Garcia instead faced former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter [[George Roop]]<ref>{{cite news|accessdate=February 22, 2010 |date=February 20, 2010 |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18019/george-roop-tapped-as-late-replacement-faces-leonard-garcia-at-wec-47 |title=George Roop tapped as late replacement, faces Leonard Garcia at WEC 47 |website=MMAjunkie.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223064725/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18019/george-roop-tapped-as-late-replacement-faces-leonard-garcia-at-wec-47.mma |archivedate=February 23, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> with the bout ending in a split draw.


Garcia faced WEC newcomer [[Chan Sung Jung]] on April 24, 2010 at [[WEC 48]]. Garcia replaced Cub Swanson who was forced from the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/13747/leonard-garcia-replaces-cub-swanson-fights-jung-at-wec-48-in-april/|title= Leonard Garcia Replaces Cub Swanson, Fights Jung at WEC 48 in April|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|accessdate=2010-03-27}}</ref> The fight went the full three rounds and Garcia won in a controversial split decision. The fight won Fight of the Night honors, being hailed by UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and announcer Joe Rogan as "the best fight I've seen in my life."
Garcia faced [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] newcomer [[Chan Sung Jung]] on April 24, 2010, at [[WEC 48]]. Garcia replaced Cub Swanson who was forced from the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/13747/leonard-garcia-replaces-cub-swanson-fights-jung-at-wec-48-in-april/|title=Leonard Garcia Replaces Cub Swanson, Fights Jung at WEC 48 in April|website=mmafrenzy.com|date=March 27, 2010|accessdate=March 27, 2010}}</ref> The fight went the full three rounds and Garcia won in a controversial split decision. The fight won Fight of the Night honors, being hailed by UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and announcer Joe Rogan as "the best fight I've seen in my life."


Garcia faced [[Mark Hominick]] on September 30, 2010 at [[WEC 51]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19867/mark-hominick-vs-leonard-garcia-on-tap-for-wec-51-in-september.mma| title=Mark Hominick vs. Leonard Garcia on tap for WEC 51 in September |publisher=mmajunkie.com| date=07-08-2010}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.
Garcia faced [[Mark Hominick]] on September 30, 2010, at [[WEC 51]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19867/mark-hominick-vs-leonard-garcia-on-tap-for-wec-51-in-september.mma |title=Mark Hominick vs. Leonard Garcia on tap for WEC 51 in September |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=August 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812100753/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19867/mark-hominick-vs-leonard-garcia-on-tap-for-wec-51-in-september.mma |archivedate=August 12, 2010 }}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
In October 2010, [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] merged with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. As part of the merger, all [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]]fighters were transferred to the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv |title=UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 28, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030032837/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma |archivedate=October 30, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> Now managed by VFD Marketing,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vfdmarketing.com|title=VFD Marketing MMA Management|website=VFDMarketing.com|date=April 5, 2013}}</ref> Garcia was expected to face [[Tyler Toner]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale|The Ultimate 12 Finale]], but Garcia was pulled from the bout with Toner in favor of a bout with [[Nam Phan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21584/leonard-garcia-vs-nam-phan-slotted-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-finale.mma |title=Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan slotted for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=December 1, 2010 |accessdate=December 2, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204000434/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21584/leonard-garcia-vs-nam-phan-slotted-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-finale.mma |archivedate=2010-12-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Garcia won the fight via a controversial split decision. Garcia and Phan received Fight of the Night honors for their performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/tuf-12-finale-garcia-defeats-phan-in-highly-controversial-split-decision|title=TUF 12 Finale Results: Garcia Defeats Phan in Highly Controversial Split Decision|website=MMAWeekly.com|date=December 4, 2010}}</ref> This was the first televised featherweight bout in the UFC.


In October 2010, [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] merged with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma|title=UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 28, 2010}}</ref> Garcia was expected to face [[Tyler Toner]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale|The Ultimate 12 Finale]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/leonard-garcia-meets-tyler-toner-at-tuf-12-finale-on-dec-4|title=Leonard Garcia Meets Nam Pham (A semi final runner up on TUF 12) At TUF 12 Finale On Dec 4|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=Dec 1, 2010}}</ref> but Garcia was pulled from the bout with Toner in favor of a bout with [[Nam Phan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21584/leonard-garcia-vs-nam-phan-slotted-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-finale.mma|title=Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan slotted for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=Dec 1, 2010}}</ref>
A rematch with Phan was expected on March 26, 2011, at [[UFC Fight Night 24]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/leonard-garcia-vs-nam-phan-2-headed-to-ufc-fight-night-24|title=Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan 2 Headed to UFC Fight Night 24|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=January 10, 2011}}</ref> However, Phan was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Chan Sung Jung]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/3/16/2055079/ufc-fight-night-24-leonard-garcia-vs-chan-sung-jung-booked-with-nam|title=UFC Fight Night 24: Leonard Garcia vs Chan Sung Jung booked with Nam Phan injured|publisher=mmamania.com|date=March 16, 2011|author=Geno Mrosko}}</ref> Garcia lost to Jung in the second round, falling victim to the first [[Twister (martial arts)|twister]] submission in UFC history.


Garcia was expected to face The Ultimate Fighter 12 alumni [[Alex Caceres]] on August 14, 2011, at [[UFC on Versus 5]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23726/alex-caceres-vs-leonard-garcia-slotted-for-ufc-on-versus-5.mma |title=Alex Caceres vs. Leonard Garcia slotted for UFC on Versus 5 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=May 25, 2011 |accessdate=May 25, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528112342/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23726/alex-caceres-vs-leonard-garcia-slotted-for-ufc-on-versus-5.mma |archivedate=May 28, 2011 }}</ref> However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Jimy Hettes]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24658/leonard-garcia-out-jim-hettes-in-against-bruce-leroy-at-ufc-on-versus-5 |title=Leonard Garcia out, Jim Hettes in against "Bruce Leroy" at UFC on Versus 5 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=August 2, 2011 |accessdate=August 2, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012064028/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24658/leonard-garcia-out-jim-hettes-in-against-bruce-leroy-at-ufc-on-versus-5.mma |archivedate=October 12, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Garcia won the fight via a highly controversial split decision.<ref>http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/04/ultimate-fighter-finale-results-leonard-garcia-beats-nam-phan/</ref> Garcia and Phan received Fight of the Night honors for their performances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/tuf-12-finale-garcia-defeats-phan-in-highly-controversial-split-decision|title=TUF 12 Finale Results: Garcia Defeats Phan in Highly Controversial Split Decision|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=December 4, 2010}}</ref> This was the first televised featherweight bout in the UFC.


Garcia fought [[Nam Phan]] in a rematch [[UFC 136]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-136-fight-card-the-rematch-that-never-was-nam-phan-vs-leonard-garcia |title=UFC 136 Fight Card: The Rematch That Never Was, Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia |publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> Garcia lost via unanimous decision in a fight that earned ''Fight of the Night'' honors.
A rematch with Phan was expected on March 26, 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 24]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/leonard-garcia-vs-nam-phan-2-headed-to-ufc-fight-night-24|title=Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan 2 Headed to UFC Fight Night 24|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=January 10, 2011}}</ref> However, Phan was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Chan Sung Jung]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/3/16/2055079/ufc-fight-night-24-leonard-garcia-vs-chan-sung-jung-booked-with-nam|title=UFC Fight Night 24: Leonard Garcia vs Chan Sung Jung booked with Nam Phan injured |publisher=mmamania.com|date=March 16, 2011}}</ref>

Garcia was expected to face [[Zhang Tie Quan]] on February 26, 2012, at [[UFC 144]]. However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer [[Issei Tamura]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/02/with-leonard-garcia-hurt-tiequan-zhang-meets-newcomer-issei-tamura-at-ufc-144 |title=With Leonard Garcia hurt, Tiequan Zhang meets newcomer Issei Tamura at UFC 144 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=February 12, 2012 |accessdate=February 12, 2012 |url-status=live |archivedate=February 13, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213142224/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27386/with-leonard-garcia-hurt-tiequan-zhang-meets-newcomer-issei-tamura-at-ufc-144.mma }}</ref>

Garcia fought [[Matt Grice]] on June 8, 2012, at [[UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall|UFC on FX 3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28033/leonard-garcia-vs-matt-grice-set-for-ufc-on-fx-3 |title=Leonard Garcia vs. Matt Grice set for UFC on FX 3 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=March 29, 2012 |archivedate=March 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330234325/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28033/leonard-garcia-vs-matt-grice-set-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma }}</ref> Garcia lost the bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

Garcia was expected to face [[Cody McKenzie]] on December 29, 2012, at [[UFC 155]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31426/leonard-garcia-vs-cody-mckenzie-added-to-decembers-ufc-155-event.mma |title=Leonard Garcia vs. Cody McKenzie added to December's UFC 155 event |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=November 3, 2012 |accessdate=November 3, 2012 |archivedate=November 6, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106094609/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31426/leonard-garcia-vs-cody-mckenzie-added-to-decembers-ufc-155-event.mma |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, McKenzie was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Max Holloway]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/max-holloway-replaces-injured-cody-mckenzie-faces-leonard-garcia-at-ufc-155 |title=Max Holloway replaces injured Cody McKenzie, faces Leonard Garcia at UFC 155 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=December 19, 2012 |accessdate=December 19, 2012 |archivedate=November 6, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106094609/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31426/leonard-garcia-vs-cody-mckenzie-added-to-decembers-ufc-155-event.mma |url-status=live }}</ref> Garcia lost the fight via a controversial split decision. While no official statement has been made by the UFC, Dana White said in his post fight interview after the UFC 155 press conference, that the UFC loves the fighters that lay it all out on the line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/dana-white-theres-no-way-in-hell-were-cutting-leonard-garcia|title=Dana White: "There's No Way in Hell We're Cutting Leonard Garcia!"|website=mmaweekly.com|date=December 30, 2012|accessdate=February 15, 2013}}</ref>

The bout with [[Cody McKenzie]] was rescheduled for April 27, 2013 at [[UFC 159]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/3/3/4059042/leonard-garcia-vs-cody-mckenzie-rebooked-for-ufc-159-on-april-27-mma|title=Leonard Garcia vs. Cody McKenzie rebooked for UFC 159 on April 27|website=MMAmania.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=March 3, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2013}}</ref> Garcia lost the bout via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/leonard-garcia-and-bart-palaszewski-confirm-ufc-releases |title=Leonard Garcia and Bart Palaszewski confirm UFC releases |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=May 8, 2013 |accessdate=May 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511154315/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/leonard-garcia-and-bart-palaszewski-confirm-ufc-releases |archivedate=May 11, 2013 }}</ref>

===Legacy Fighting Championship===
After being released by the UFC Garcia left [[Jackson's Submission Fighting]] and joined [[Urijah Faber|Urijah Faber's]] Team Alpha Male.

On May 11, 2013, Garcia signed a three-fight deal with [[Legacy Fighting Championship]], a promotion based out of [[Texas]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Leonard-Garcia-Signs-with-Legacy-FC-Debuts-July-19-against-Rey-Trujillo-at-LFC-21-52415|title=Leonard Garcia signs with Texas-based promotion Legacy FC, Debuts July 19|website=sherdog.com |date=May 11, 2013|accessdate=July 18, 2013}}</ref> Garcia faced Rey Trujillo at Legacy FC 21 on July 19, 2013, He snapped his five-fight losing streak winning via KO due to a head kick and punches in the third round.

Garcia faced Nick Gonzalez at Legacy FC 23 on September 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/LFC-23-Legacy-Fighting-Championship-23-31351|title=Legacy FC 23, Fight Card|website=sherdog.com|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=July 20, 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

On September 24, 2013, it was announced Garcia would face Kevin Aguilar for the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship on December 6, 2013, at Legacy FC 26.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 24, 2013|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Leonard-GarciaKevin-Aguilar-Featherweight-Title-Tilt-Tops-Legacy-FC-26-Bill-56761|title=Leonard Garcia and Kevin Aguilar Featherweight Title Tilt Tops Legacy FC 26|website=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round to win the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.

Garcia was expected to face [[Shane Howell]] for the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship at Legacy FC 29 on March 21, 2014, however, Howell fell ill hours before the event and the fight was pulled from the card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/shane-howell-ill-before-leonard-garcia-fight-legacy-fc-29-title-bout-pulled/|title=Illness pulls Howell from Leonard Garcia fight at Legacy FC 29, but Garcia gets engaged (updated)|website=MMAjunkie.com|date=March 21, 2014|accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref>

In his first title defense, Garcia faced undefeated [[Damon Jackson]] at Legacy FC 33 on July 18, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/leonard-garcia-vs-damon-jackson-title-fight-headlines-legacy-fc-33|title=Leonard Garcia vs. Damon Jackson title fight headlines Legacy FC 33|website=mmajunkie.com|date=April 11, 2014|accessdate=July 3, 2014}}</ref> He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke submission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fansided.com/2014/07/19/legacy-fc-33-results-damon-jackson-submits-leonard-garcia-win-featherweight-title/#!bh5f3O|title=Legacy FC 33 results: Damon Jackson submits Leonard Garcia to win featherweight title|publisher=fansided.com|date=July 19, 2014}}</ref>

Garcia faced [[Daniel Pineda (fighter)|Daniel Pineda]] on November 14, 2014, at Legacy FC 37.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/LFC-37-Legacy-Fighting-Championship-37-33591|title=LFC 37 - Legacy Fighting Championship 37|website=sherdog.com}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the first round and announced his retirement at the event after this loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/legacy-fc-37-results-daniel-pineda-taps-leonard-garcia-bad-boy-calls-it-a-career|title=Legacy FC 37 results: Daniel Pineda taps Leonard Garcia, 'Bad Boy' calls it a career|website=MMAjunkie.com|date=November 15, 2014|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>

==Bare-knuckle boxing==
Garcia first appeared in bare knuckle at BKFC 4 USA vs Mexico where he won the lightweight title by defeating Julian Lane by 2nd-round TKO. Garcia later faced [[Jim Alers]] in a bare-knuckle boxing match at [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship|BKFC]] 7 on August 10, 2019, losing by technical knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/11/20800447/bkfc-7-results-jim-alers-stops-leonard-garcia-chase-sherman-wins-heavyweight-title |title=BKFC 7 Results: Jim Alers stops Leonard Garcia, Chase Sherman wins heavyweight title |first=Danny |last=Segura |website=[[MMA Fighting]] |date=2019-08-10 |access-date=2020-06-01}}</ref>

On March 16, 2021, in Biloxi, MS, Garcia headlined BKFC 16 opposite Joe Elmore. The two fighters went the distance in an exciting 5 round battle. Garcia won via unanimous decision. After the fight, which was the last of a three bout contract, Garcia retired in front of the Biloxi Civic Center crowd.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In March 2008, Garcia was arrested as part of an alleged cocaine ring, which put his career on hold. According to Garcia, "I had a buddy, a really good friend of mine in Lubbock, and he was into things that weren't good," he said. "I knew about what the guy was up to but he was a friend of mine. The law says even if he's your friend, you are required to report on the guy. The other 11 guys, I didn't know any of them." Three months later, he was exonerated.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dm-wec022709 |title= After fighting feds, Garcia ready for Brown |author= [[Dave Meltzer]] |publisher= [[Yahoo Sports]] |date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref>
In March 2008, Garcia was arrested as part of an alleged cocaine ring, which put his career on hold. According to Garcia, "I had a buddy, a really good friend of mine in Lubbock, and he was into things that weren't good," he said. "I knew about what the guy was up to but he was a friend of mine. The law says even if he's your friend, you are required to report on the guy. The other 11 guys, I didn't know any of them." Three months later, he was exonerated.


In 1997, his sister Angelica, was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver. Afterwards, Garcia limited his own drinking.<ref name=si/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dm-wec022709|title=After fighting feds, Garcia ready for Brown|author=Dave Meltzer|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=February 27, 2009|accessdate=February 28, 2009|author-link=Dave Meltzer}}</ref>
== Championships and accomplishments ==
*[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]
**Won Fight of the Night (Once)


Garcia proposed to his girlfriend on March 21, 2014.
*[[World Extreme Cagefighting]]
**Won Fight of the Night (Twice)


==Championships and accomplishments==
*[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]
*'''Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation'''
**Fight of the Year (2010) <small>vs. Jung Chan-Sung</small><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=10839593}}</ref>
**USWF World Lightweight Championship (One time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/mma-article|title = Mma Article}}</ref>
*'''Ring of Fire'''
**ROF 2 Lightweight Tournament Champion<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/results-of|title=Results of}}</ref>
**ROF Lightweight Championship (One time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/fcf-tv-airs-weekly-on-8|title = FCF Tv Airs Weekly On}}</ref>
*'''Legacy Fighting Championship'''
**Legacy FC Featherweight Championship (One time)
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Four times)
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2007: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. [[Roger Huerta]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080127022325/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9396|title=Ten Best – The Top Fights of 2007|date=January 2, 2008|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*'''[[World Extreme Cagefighting]]'''
**[[List of WEC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Two times)
**[[List of WEC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time)
*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
**Fight of the Year (2010) <small>vs. Chan Sung Jung</small><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|Result
| align=center| 18–13–1
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|Record
| [[Daniel Pineda (fighter)|Daniel Pineda]]
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Opponent'''
| Submission (kimura)
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Method'''
| Legacy FC 37
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Event'''
| {{dts|2014|November|14}}
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Date'''
| align=center| 1
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Round'''
| align=center| 1:54
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Time'''
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Location'''
| {{small|Announced his retirement shortly after the fight.}}
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Notes'''
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 18–12–1
|{{no2}}Loss
| [[Damon Jackson]]
|align='center'|15-7-1
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|{{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Chan Sung Jung]]
| Legacy FC 33
|Submission (Twister)
| {{dts|2014|July|18}}
|[[UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis]]
| align=center| 1
|{{dts|link=off|2011|March|26}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 1:32
| [[Dallas, Texas]], United States
|align='center'|4:59
| {{small|Lost the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.}}
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Seattle, Washington]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|15-6-1
| align=center| 18–11–1
| [[Kevin Aguilar]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nam Phan]]
|Decision (Split)
| KO (punches)
| Legacy FC 26
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale]]
|{{dts|link=off|2010|December|04}}
| {{dts|2013|December|6}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 2:57
| [[San Antonio, Texas]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|<small>Won Fight of the Night
| {{small|Won the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|14-6-1
| align=center| 17–11–1
| Nick Gonzalez
|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Mark Hominick]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Decision (Split)
| Legacy FC 23
|[[WEC 51|WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan]]
|{{dts|link=off|2010|September|30}}
| {{dts|2013|September|13}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 4:43
| [[San Antonio, Texas]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|14-5-1
| align=center| 16–11–1
| Rey Trujillo
|{{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Chan Sung Jung]]
| KO (head kick and punches)
|Decision (Split)
| Legacy FC 21
|[[WEC 48|WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber]]
|{{dts|link=off|2010|April|24}}
| {{dts|2013|July|19}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 0:24
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sacramento, California]]
|
|<small>Won Fight of the Night, Won Fight of the Year
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align: center"|<span style="display:none">z</span>Draw
|align='center'|13-5-1
| align=center| 15–11–1
| [[Cody McKenzie]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[George Roop]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Draw (Split)
| [[UFC 159]]
|[[WEC 47|WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz]]
|{{dts|link=off|2010|March|6}}
| {{dts|2013|April|27}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Columbus, Ohio]]
|
|<small>Won Fight of the Night
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|13-5
| align=center| {{nowrap|15–10–1}}
| [[Max Holloway]]
|{{flagicon|Armenia}} [[Manvel Gamburyan]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 155]]
|[[WEC 44|WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo]]
|{{dts|link=off|2009|November|18}}
| {{dts|2012|December|29}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas metropolitan area|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|13-4
| align=center| 15–9–1
| [[Matt Grice]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jameel Massouh]]
|Decision (Split)
| Decision (unanimous)
|[[WEC 42|WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles]]
| [[UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall]]
|{{dts|link=off|2009|August|09}}
| {{dts|2012|June|8}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Sunrise, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|12-4
| align=center| 15–8–1
| [[Nam Phan]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)
| [[UFC 136]]
|[[WEC 39|WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia]]
|{{dts|link=off|2009|March|1}}
| {{dts|2011|October|8}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|1:57
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Corpus Christi, Texas]] [[USA]]
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|<small> For [[WEC Featherweight Championship]]
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|12-3
| align=center| 15–7–1
| [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jens Pulver]]
| Submission (twister)
|KO (Punches)
|[[WEC 36|WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis]]
|{{dts|link=off|2008|November|5}}
| {{dts|2011|March|26}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|1:12
| align=center| 4:59
| [[Seattle, Washington]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hollywood, Florida]], USA
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|11-3
| align=center| 15–6–1
| [[Nam Phan]]
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hiroyuki Takaya]]
| Decision (split)
|KO (Punches)
|[[WEC 32|WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale]]
|{{dts|link=off|2008|February|13}}
| {{dts|2010|December|04}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|1:31
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], USA
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|<small>WEC Featherweight Debut
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|10-3
| align=center| 14–6–1
| [[Mark Hominick]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cole Miller]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
| Decision (split)
| [[WEC 51]]
|[[UFC Fight Night 11|UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian]]
|{{dts|link=off|2007|September|19}}
| {{dts|2010|September|30}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|10-2
| align=center| 14–5–1
| [[The Korean Zombie|Jung Chan-sung]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Allen Berube]]
| Decision (split)
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| [[WEC 48]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5#Finale|Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]]
|{{dts|link=off|2007|June|23}}
| {{dts|2010|April|24}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|4:22
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Sacramento, California]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
| {{small|Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2010).}}
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{draw}}Draw
|align='center'|9-2
| align=center| 13–5–1
| [[George Roop]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Roger Huerta]]
| Draw (split)
|Decision (Unanimous)
|[[UFC 69|UFC 69: Shootout]]
| [[WEC 47]]
|{{dts|link=off|2007|April|7}}
| {{dts|2010|March|6}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston, Texas]], USA
|<small> UFC debut.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|9-1
| align=center| 13–5
| [[Manvel Gamburyan]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rocky Johnson (fighter)|Rocky Johnson]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission
| [[WEC 44]]
|ROF 23 - Impact
|{{dts|link=off|2006|April|1}}
| {{dts|2009|November|18}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|4:58
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], [[United States]]
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|8-1
| align=center| 13–4
| [[Jameel Massouh]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin James (fighter)|Justin James]]
| Decision (split)
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| [[WEC 42]]
|ROF 7 - Meltdown
|{{dts|link=off|2003|March|28}}
| {{dts|2009|August|09}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|2:28
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|7-1
| align=center| 12–4
| [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]
|{{flagicon|USA}}[[Steve Horton]]
|Submission (armbar)
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| [[WEC 39]]
|[[Ring Of Fire Warriors 4|ROF 4 - Warriors]]
|{{dts|link=off|2002|March|15}}
| {{dts|2009|March|1}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 1:57
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], United States
| [[Corpus Christi, Texas]], United States
| {{small|For [[WEC Featherweight Championship]]}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|6-1
| align=center| 12–3
| [[Jens Pulver]]
|{{flagicon|MEX}}[[Víctor Estrada]]
|KO (Head Kick)
| TKO (punches)
|[[WEC 1|WEC 1: Princes of Pain]]
| [[WEC 36|WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown]]
|{{dts|link=off|2001|June|30}}
| {{dts|2008|November|5}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|0:54
| align=center| 1:12
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[California]], United States
| [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
| {{small|Knockout of the Night}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|5-1
| align=center| 11–3
| [[Hiroyuki Takaya]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jake Hattan]]
| KO (punch)
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| [[WEC 32|WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater]]
|ROF 2 - Trial By Fire
|{{dts|link=off|2001|February|10}}
| {{dts|2008|February|13}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 1:31
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], United States
| [[Rio Rancho, New Mexico]], United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|4-1
| align=center| 10–3
| [[Cole Miller]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shawn Simpson (fighter)|Shawn Simpson]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian]]
|ROF 2 - Trial By Fire
|{{dts|link=off|2001|February|10}}
| {{dts|2007|September|19}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|3-1
| align=center| 10–2
| Allen Berube
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brent Medley]]
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]]
|USWF 18 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 18
|{{dts|link=off|2000|November|25}}
| {{dts|2007|June|23}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|3:59
| align=center| 4:22
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Texas]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|2-1
| align=center| 9–2
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Puma Green]]
| [[Roger Huerta]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Armbar)
| [[UFC 69]]
|ROF 1 - Ring of Fire 1
|{{dts|link=off|2000|March|18}}
| {{dts|2007|April|7}}
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Colorado]], United States
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1
| Rocky Johnson
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ROF 23: Impact
| {{dts|2006|April|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:58
| [[Castle Rock, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Justin James
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ROF 7: Meltdown
| {{dts|2003|March|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:28
| [[Denver, Colorado]], United States
| {{small|Defended ROF Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Steve Horton
| Submission (armbar)
| ROF 4: Warriors
| {{dts|2002|March|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:33
| [[Denver, Colorado]], United States
| {{small|Won the ROF Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Víctor Estrada
| KO (head kick)
| [[WEC 1]]
| {{dts|2001|June|30}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:54
| [[Lemoore, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Jake Hattan
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| ROF 2: Trial By Fire
| {{dts|2001|February|10}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:46
| [[Denver, Colorado]], United States
| {{small|Won the ROF 2 Lightweight Tournament.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Shawn Simpson
| Submission (triangle choke)
| ROF 2: Trial By Fire
| {{dts|2001|February|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:32
| [[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Brent Medley
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 18
| {{dts|2000|November|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:59
| [[Amarillo, Texas]], United States
| {{small|Won the USWF World Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Puma Green
| Submission (armbar)
| Ring of Fire 1
| {{dts|2000|March|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:15
| [[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1
| Brent Medley
| Decision
| Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 15
| {{dts|1999|May|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 20:00
| [[Dumas, Texas]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Chris Cantrell
| Submission (armbar)
| Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 15
| {{dts|1999|May|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:28
| [[Dumas, Texas]], United States
|
{{end}}

==Professional boxing record==
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|{{dts|link=off|1999|May|1}}
|{{dts|2021|March|16}}
|align='center'|1
|align=center|5
|align='center'|1:28
|align=center|2:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Texas]], United States
|[[Biloxi, Mississippi]], United States
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|{{no2}}Loss
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|align=center|1-1
|[[Jim Alers]]
|TKO (punches)
|Bare Knuckle FC 7
|{{dts|2019|August|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:38
|[[Biloxi, Mississippi]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1-0
|Julian Lane
|TKO (punches)
|Bare Knuckle FC 4
|{{dts|2019|February|2}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|[[Cancun]], Mexico
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|-
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==See also==
*[[List of mixed martial artists with professional boxing records]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist|35em}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.badboy145.com Leonard 'Bad Boy' Garcia Official site]
*[http://www.badboy145.com Leonard 'Bad Boy' Garcia Official site]
*[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Leonard-Garcia Official UFC Profile]
*{{sherdog|id=2815}}
*{{Twitter}}
*[http://www.tapoutranch.com Tapout Ranch Official site]
*[http://www.bluechipmanagement.com Blue Chip Management Official site]
*{{Sherdog}}


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Latest revision as of 17:18, 28 December 2024

Leonard Garcia
Born (1979-07-14) July 14, 1979 (age 45)
Plainview, Texas, United States
Other namesBad Boy
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach69+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Fighting out ofLubbock, Texas, United States
TeamJackson's Submission Fighting, Team Alpha Male
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1999–2014
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins0
By knockout0
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins18
By knockout5
By submission10
By decision3
Losses13
By submission4
By decision9
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Leonard Garcia (born July 14, 1979) is an American former mixed martial artist and professional boxer who last competed in the Featherweight division of the Legacy Fighting Championship, and is the former Legacy FC Featherweight Champion. After making his professional debut in 1999, Garcia competed in WEC and the UFC.

Background

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Garcia was born and raised in Plainview, Texas. His mother gave birth to him when she was only 17 years old, and doctors had to inject steroids into Garcia's lungs because of a rare illness. Garcia was raised in his grandparents' home, who had a farm and, along with his uncles, helped raise the young Garcia. Garcia later attended Plainview High School, where he was a talented football player and had also been involved in martial arts and boxing. Garcia had been planning to walk-on to the Texas Tech football team, when he was involved in a physical altercation with a recently released felon at a local restaurant. The man had a knife and stabbed Garcia eight times, twice puncturing his lungs, causing them to collapse. Had it not been for the steroid injections when he was an infant, Garcia believes that he would have died. Not long after the incident Garcia, who would not be able to continue his football career because of his wounds, found a dojo and found his new passion in fighting.[1][2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Garcia began his career in 1999, competing on the regional circuit in the Western United States. Garcia competed in the first WEC event back in 2001 at WEC 1. After compiling an impressive 8–1 beginning to his professional career, Garcia took a three-year hiatus from competition.

Returning to action in 2006, Garcia was tabbed as a short notice replacement against high ranking contender Roger Huerta at UFC 69 where he lost a very one-sided unanimous decision.

Garcia then defeated Allen Berube by submission at The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale. In his next bout Garcia lost via decision to Cole Miller at UFC Fight Night 11. After going 1–2 with the UFC, Garcia was released from his contract.

World Extreme Cagefighting

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Garcia defeated Hiroyuki Takaya via first-round knockout at WEC 32. In his next fight, Leonard knocked out former undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion, Jens Pulver 72 seconds into the first round at WEC 36.

On March 1, 2009, Garcia lost the WEC Featherweight Championship match against champion Mike Brown. Brown landed a huge overhand right, knocking Garcia down in the first 30 seconds of the fight, landed some ground and pound, and then secured a fight-ending arm-triangle choke submission.

Garcia defeated Jameel Massouh via a controversial split decision on August 9, 2009, at WEC 42.

In his next fight, Garcia lost to Manvel Gamburyan on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44 via unanimous decision.[3]

Garcia was expected to face Diego Nunes on March 6, 2010, at WEC 47,[4] but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury.[5] Garcia instead faced former UFC fighter George Roop[6] with the bout ending in a split draw.

Garcia faced WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung on April 24, 2010, at WEC 48. Garcia replaced Cub Swanson who was forced from the card with an injury.[7] The fight went the full three rounds and Garcia won in a controversial split decision. The fight won Fight of the Night honors, being hailed by UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and announcer Joe Rogan as "the best fight I've seen in my life."

Garcia faced Mark Hominick on September 30, 2010, at WEC 51.[8] He lost the fight via split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WECfighters were transferred to the UFC.[9] Now managed by VFD Marketing,[10] Garcia was expected to face Tyler Toner at The Ultimate 12 Finale, but Garcia was pulled from the bout with Toner in favor of a bout with Nam Phan.[11] Garcia won the fight via a controversial split decision. Garcia and Phan received Fight of the Night honors for their performances.[12] This was the first televised featherweight bout in the UFC.

A rematch with Phan was expected on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24.[13] However, Phan was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Chan Sung Jung.[14] Garcia lost to Jung in the second round, falling victim to the first twister submission in UFC history.

Garcia was expected to face The Ultimate Fighter 12 alumni Alex Caceres on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5.[15] However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jimy Hettes.[16]

Garcia fought Nam Phan in a rematch UFC 136.[17] Garcia lost via unanimous decision in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors.

Garcia was expected to face Zhang Tie Quan on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144. However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Issei Tamura.[18]

Garcia fought Matt Grice on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3.[19] Garcia lost the bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

Garcia was expected to face Cody McKenzie on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.[20] However, McKenzie was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[21] Garcia lost the fight via a controversial split decision. While no official statement has been made by the UFC, Dana White said in his post fight interview after the UFC 155 press conference, that the UFC loves the fighters that lay it all out on the line.[22]

The bout with Cody McKenzie was rescheduled for April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[23] Garcia lost the bout via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[24]

Legacy Fighting Championship

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After being released by the UFC Garcia left Jackson's Submission Fighting and joined Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male.

On May 11, 2013, Garcia signed a three-fight deal with Legacy Fighting Championship, a promotion based out of Texas.[25] Garcia faced Rey Trujillo at Legacy FC 21 on July 19, 2013, He snapped his five-fight losing streak winning via KO due to a head kick and punches in the third round.

Garcia faced Nick Gonzalez at Legacy FC 23 on September 13, 2013.[26] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

On September 24, 2013, it was announced Garcia would face Kevin Aguilar for the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship on December 6, 2013, at Legacy FC 26.[27] He won the fight via knockout in the first round to win the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.

Garcia was expected to face Shane Howell for the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship at Legacy FC 29 on March 21, 2014, however, Howell fell ill hours before the event and the fight was pulled from the card.[28]

In his first title defense, Garcia faced undefeated Damon Jackson at Legacy FC 33 on July 18, 2014.[29] He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke submission.[30]

Garcia faced Daniel Pineda on November 14, 2014, at Legacy FC 37.[31] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and announced his retirement at the event after this loss.[32]

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Garcia first appeared in bare knuckle at BKFC 4 USA vs Mexico where he won the lightweight title by defeating Julian Lane by 2nd-round TKO. Garcia later faced Jim Alers in a bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 7 on August 10, 2019, losing by technical knockout in the first round.[33]

On March 16, 2021, in Biloxi, MS, Garcia headlined BKFC 16 opposite Joe Elmore. The two fighters went the distance in an exciting 5 round battle. Garcia won via unanimous decision. After the fight, which was the last of a three bout contract, Garcia retired in front of the Biloxi Civic Center crowd.

Personal life

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In March 2008, Garcia was arrested as part of an alleged cocaine ring, which put his career on hold. According to Garcia, "I had a buddy, a really good friend of mine in Lubbock, and he was into things that weren't good," he said. "I knew about what the guy was up to but he was a friend of mine. The law says even if he's your friend, you are required to report on the guy. The other 11 guys, I didn't know any of them." Three months later, he was exonerated.

In 1997, his sister Angelica, was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver. Afterwards, Garcia limited his own drinking.[1][34]

Garcia proposed to his girlfriend on March 21, 2014.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
32 matches 18 wins 13 losses
By knockout 5 0
By submission 10 4
By decision 3 9
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–13–1 Daniel Pineda Submission (kimura) Legacy FC 37 November 14, 2014 1 1:54 Houston, Texas, United States Announced his retirement shortly after the fight.
Loss 18–12–1 Damon Jackson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Legacy FC 33 July 18, 2014 1 1:32 Dallas, Texas, United States Lost the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 18–11–1 Kevin Aguilar KO (punches) Legacy FC 26 December 6, 2013 1 2:57 San Antonio, Texas, United States Won the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–11–1 Nick Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 23 September 13, 2013 3 4:43 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 16–11–1 Rey Trujillo KO (head kick and punches) Legacy FC 21 July 19, 2013 3 0:24 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 15–11–1 Cody McKenzie Decision (unanimous) UFC 159 April 27, 2013 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 15–10–1 Max Holloway Decision (split) UFC 155 December 29, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 15–9–1 Matt Grice Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 2012 3 5:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss 15–8–1 Nam Phan Decision (unanimous) UFC 136 October 8, 2011 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 15–7–1 Jung Chan-sung Submission (twister) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 2011 2 4:59 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win 15–6–1 Nam Phan Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale December 4, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 14–6–1 Mark Hominick Decision (split) WEC 51 September 30, 2010 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 14–5–1 Jung Chan-sung Decision (split) WEC 48 April 24, 2010 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2010).
Draw 13–5–1 George Roop Draw (split) WEC 47 March 6, 2010 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 13–5 Manvel Gamburyan Decision (unanimous) WEC 44 November 18, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4 Jameel Massouh Decision (split) WEC 42 August 9, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–4 Mike Brown Submission (arm-triangle choke) WEC 39 March 1, 2009 1 1:57 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States For WEC Featherweight Championship
Win 12–3 Jens Pulver TKO (punches) WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown November 5, 2008 1 1:12 Hollywood, Florida, United States Knockout of the Night
Win 11–3 Hiroyuki Takaya KO (punch) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 13, 2008 1 1:31 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Featherweight debut
Loss 10–3 Cole Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian September 19, 2007 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night
Win 10–2 Allen Berube Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale June 23, 2007 1 4:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–2 Roger Huerta Decision (unanimous) UFC 69 April 7, 2007 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–1 Rocky Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 23: Impact April 1, 2006 1 4:58 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win 8–1 Justin James Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 7: Meltdown March 28, 2003 1 2:28 Denver, Colorado, United States Defended ROF Lightweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Steve Horton Submission (armbar) ROF 4: Warriors March 15, 2002 1 0:33 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the ROF Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Víctor Estrada KO (head kick) WEC 1 June 30, 2001 2 0:54 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 5–1 Jake Hattan Submission (guillotine choke) ROF 2: Trial By Fire February 10, 2001 2 1:46 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the ROF 2 Lightweight Tournament.
Win 4–1 Shawn Simpson Submission (triangle choke) ROF 2: Trial By Fire February 10, 2001 1 0:32 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 3–1 Brent Medley Submission (triangle choke) Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 18 November 25, 2000 1 3:59 Amarillo, Texas, United States Won the USWF World Lightweight Championship.
Win 2–1 Puma Green Submission (armbar) Ring of Fire 1 March 18, 2000 1 2:15 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 1–1 Brent Medley Decision Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 15 May 1, 1999 1 20:00 Dumas, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Chris Cantrell Submission (armbar) Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 15 May 1, 1999 1 1:28 Dumas, Texas, United States

Professional boxing record

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1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
By decision 0 0
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Mexico Miguel Ortiz TKO 3 (4), 1:45 Nov 26, 2005 United States Music Hall, Austin, Texas Professional debut

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
3 matches 2 wins 1 loss
By knockout 1 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–1 Joe Elmore Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle FC 16 March 16, 2021 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Retired from combat sports post-bout.
Loss 1-1 Jim Alers TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 7 August 10, 2019 1 1:38 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 1-0 Julian Lane TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 4 February 2, 2019 2 N/A Cancun, Mexico

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "How a brush with death led Leonard Garcia to MMA and a WEC title fight". February 26, 2009.
  3. ^ "WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results". www.wec.tv/index.cfmom. November 19, 2009. Archived from the original on October 1, 2009.
  4. ^ "Leonard Garcia and Diego Nunes agree to WEC 47 bout". MMAjunkie.com. January 18, 2010. Archived from the original on January 21, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  5. ^ Jesse Holland (February 18, 2010). "Injury forces Diego Nunes to withdraw from WEC 47 on March 6 in Columbus". mmamania.com.
  6. ^ "George Roop tapped as late replacement, faces Leonard Garcia at WEC 47". MMAjunkie.com. February 20, 2010. Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
  7. ^ "Leonard Garcia Replaces Cub Swanson, Fights Jung at WEC 48 in April". mmafrenzy.com. March 27, 2010. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
  8. ^ "Mark Hominick vs. Leonard Garcia on tap for WEC 51 in September". MMAjunkie.com. August 7, 2010. Archived from the original on August 12, 2010.
  9. ^ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". MMAjunkie.com. October 28, 2010. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010.
  10. ^ "VFD Marketing MMA Management". VFDMarketing.com. April 5, 2013.
  11. ^ "Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan slotted for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale". MMAjunkie.com. December 1, 2010. Archived from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  12. ^ "TUF 12 Finale Results: Garcia Defeats Phan in Highly Controversial Split Decision". MMAWeekly.com. December 4, 2010.
  13. ^ "Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan 2 Headed to UFC Fight Night 24". MMAWeekly.com. January 10, 2011.
  14. ^ Geno Mrosko (March 16, 2011). "UFC Fight Night 24: Leonard Garcia vs Chan Sung Jung booked with Nam Phan injured". mmamania.com.
  15. ^ "Alex Caceres vs. Leonard Garcia slotted for UFC on Versus 5". MMAjunkie.com. May 25, 2011. Archived from the original on May 28, 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  16. ^ "Leonard Garcia out, Jim Hettes in against "Bruce Leroy" at UFC on Versus 5". MMAjunkie.com. August 2, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  17. ^ "UFC 136 Fight Card: The Rematch That Never Was, Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia". MMAWeekly.com. September 7, 2011.
  18. ^ "With Leonard Garcia hurt, Tiequan Zhang meets newcomer Issei Tamura at UFC 144". MMAjunkie.com. February 12, 2012. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  19. ^ "Leonard Garcia vs. Matt Grice set for UFC on FX 3". MMAjunkie.com. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
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  21. ^ "Max Holloway replaces injured Cody McKenzie, faces Leonard Garcia at UFC 155". MMAjunkie.com. December 19, 2012. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  22. ^ "Dana White: "There's No Way in Hell We're Cutting Leonard Garcia!"". mmaweekly.com. December 30, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
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  27. ^ "Leonard Garcia and Kevin Aguilar Featherweight Title Tilt Tops Legacy FC 26". sherdog.com. September 24, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
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  29. ^ "Leonard Garcia vs. Damon Jackson title fight headlines Legacy FC 33". mmajunkie.com. April 11, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  30. ^ "Legacy FC 33 results: Damon Jackson submits Leonard Garcia to win featherweight title". fansided.com. July 19, 2014.
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