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Finally books next outing
Garcia will take on Grant Dawson at a UFC event on Oct. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Mexican lightweight will finally get his next bout, as he hasn't fought since a win via unanimous decision over Clay Guida back in April of 2023. Garcia will take on Dawson, who has more experience in the UFC with a 9-1-1 record and also holds a two inch reach advantage.
The Mexican lightweight will finally get his next bout, as he hasn't fought since a win via unanimous decision over Clay Guida back in April of 2023. Garcia will take on Dawson, who has more experience in the UFC with a 9-1-1 record and also holds a two inch reach advantage.
Easily handles Clay Guida
Garcia defeated Clay Guida via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC on ESPN 44 on Saturday in Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Garcia entered as a -275 favorite, which while massive, turned out to be nowhere near a high enough number. The most amazing part of all is that Rafa won this fight going away despite the fact he didn't have to do much of anything. He simply stood around and worked behind his jab the entire bout, ultimately landing 143 total strikes compared to 63 from Clay. Garcia also stuffed three token takedown attempts from Guida in cruising to the win. Rafa has won four of five dating back to November 2021, with the lone setback during that span being a unanimous decision at the hands of Drakkar Klose in July 2022.
Garcia entered as a -275 favorite, which while massive, turned out to be nowhere near a high enough number. The most amazing part of all is that Rafa won this fight going away despite the fact he didn't have to do much of anything. He simply stood around and worked behind his jab the entire bout, ultimately landing 143 total strikes compared to 63 from Clay. Garcia also stuffed three token takedown attempts from Guida in cruising to the win. Rafa has won four of five dating back to November 2021, with the lone setback during that span being a unanimous decision at the hands of Drakkar Klose in July 2022.
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.