Edgar Garcia
Encyclopedia
Edgar Garcia is an American mixed martial artist
.
veteran Sean Loeffler
in the first round.
At WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone
Garcia won by knocking out Hiromitsu Miura
.
Edgar also trains with Ultimate Fighter winner, Efrain Escudero
, with Efrain saying "Edgar’s a guy who punches me and I’m like ‘please don’t hit me again, I’m like ‘please stay away from me."
Welterweight
division, the Ultimate Fighting Championship
picked up his contract and he made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
, losing a controversial split decision to Brad Blackburn
. After the decision was read, the fans at the arena booed Blackburn very loudly, and UFC commentator Joe Rogan
implied that Garcia should have won the decision.
At UFC 107
, Garcia lost to DaMarques Johnson
by triangle choke in the first round. At the conclusion of UFC 107
, Garcia was released from the promotion along with Kevin Burns
, Shane Nelson
and Darrill Schoonover
.
|Loss
|align=center|10-3
|Jacob Ortiz
|KO (punch)
|Bellator 55
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:06
|Yuma, Arizona
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10-2
|Jason Anderson
|TKO (punches)
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 9
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Yuma, Arizona
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-2
|Mike Moreno
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Tachi Palace Fights 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:47
|Lemoore, California
, United States
|Middleweight debut
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-2
|Alejandro Velasquez
|Submission (triangle choke)
|LAF 1: Border Wars
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:16
|Mexicali
, Mexico
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|7-2
|DaMarques Johnson
|Submission (triangle choke)
|UFC 107
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:03
|Memphis, Tennessee
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|7-1
|Brad Blackburn
|Decision (split)
|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7-0
|Hiromitsu Miura
|KO (punches)
|WEC 38
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|San Diego, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-0
|Waylon Kennell
|TKO (punches)
|Total Combat 30
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:46
|Alpine, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-0
|Sean Loeffler
|Submission (injury)
|Total Combat: Nevada
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:59
|Laughlin, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-0
|Efrain Rodriguez
|KO (punches)
|Total Combat 27
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Yuma, Arizona
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|Jeremy Larsen
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Supremacy 3
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Arizona
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
|Matt Lagler
|TKO
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:22
|Mexicali
, Mexico
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Tony Kalani
|KO
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Baja, California, United States
|
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
.
Mixed martial arts
On May 10, 2008 Edgar defeated Bellator Fighting ChampionshipsBellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. "Bellator", which is Latin for "Warrior", is organized into seasons with each event hosting the rounds of championship knockout tournaments for three-five weight divisions.-History:In its first season,...
veteran Sean Loeffler
Sean Loeffler
Sean Loeffler is an American mixed martial artist from Hermosa Beach, California.-Mixed martial arts career:Sean Loeffler, a father of 1 Amber is currently signed to Bellator Fighting Championships and specifically their Middleweight Tournament...
in the first round.
At WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone
WEC 38
WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 25, 2009. It aired live on the Versus Network....
Garcia won by knocking out Hiromitsu Miura
Hiromitsu Miura
Hiromitsu Miura is a Japanese Boxer and former mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division in MMA and now competes in the light heavyweight division in boxing.-Career:...
.
Edgar also trains with Ultimate Fighter winner, Efrain Escudero
Efrain Escudero
Efrain Escudero is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He trains under Drew Fickett and competes in the 155 lb weight class...
, with Efrain saying "Edgar’s a guy who punches me and I’m like ‘please don’t hit me again, I’m like ‘please stay away from me."
UFC Career
After the folding of the WECWorld Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
Welterweight
Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...
division, the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
picked up his contract and he made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 20, 2009. Featured were finals from The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs...
, losing a controversial split decision to Brad Blackburn
Brad Blackburn
Brad Lavale Blackburn Jr. is an American professional mixed martial artist. He fought for the Seattle Tiger Sharks in the now defunct International Fight League...
. After the decision was read, the fans at the arena booed Blackburn very loudly, and UFC commentator Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American comedian, video blogger, actor, writer, podcaster, and martial artist. He is best known for his work on NewsRadio, his work as color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and his hosting work on Fear Factor.-Acting:In 1994, Rogan co-starred on...
implied that Garcia should have won the decision.
At UFC 107
UFC 107
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.-Background:...
, Garcia lost to DaMarques Johnson
DaMarques Johnson
DaMarques Johnson is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner up for the welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.-Background:...
by triangle choke in the first round. At the conclusion of UFC 107
UFC 107
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.-Background:...
, Garcia was released from the promotion along with Kevin Burns
Kevin Burns (fighter)
Kevin Burns is an American mixed martial artist in the welterweight division. He is most known for his 2-3 stint in the UFC. Burns is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlos Henrique "Caique" Elias.-Mixed martial arts career:...
, Shane Nelson
Shane Nelson (fighter)
Shane Nelson is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Mixed martial arts career:...
and Darrill Schoonover
Darrill Schoonover
Darrill Schoonover is an American professional mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.-Background:...
.
Post UFC
Since getting cut by the UFC Garcia has gone 3-1, finishing all of three of his opponents.Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|align=center|10-3
|Jacob Ortiz
|KO (punch)
|Bellator 55
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:06
|Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and the population of the city was 77,515 at the 2000 census, with a 2008 Census Bureau estimated population of 90,041....
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10-2
|Jason Anderson
|TKO (punches)
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 9
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and the population of the city was 77,515 at the 2000 census, with a 2008 Census Bureau estimated population of 90,041....
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-2
|Mike Moreno
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Tachi Palace Fights 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:47
|Lemoore, California
Lemoore, California
Lemoore is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 230 feet . It is part of the Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, United States
|Middleweight debut
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-2
|Alejandro Velasquez
|Submission (triangle choke)
|LAF 1: Border Wars
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:16
|Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, seat of the Municipality of Mexicali, and 2nd largest city in Baja California. The City of Mexicali has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the population of the entire metropolitan area reaches 936,826.The city...
, Mexico
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|7-2
|DaMarques Johnson
DaMarques Johnson
DaMarques Johnson is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner up for the welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.-Background:...
|Submission (triangle choke)
|UFC 107
UFC 107
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.-Background:...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:03
|Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|7-1
|Brad Blackburn
Brad Blackburn
Brad Lavale Blackburn Jr. is an American professional mixed martial artist. He fought for the Seattle Tiger Sharks in the now defunct International Fight League...
|Decision (split)
|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 20, 2009. Featured were finals from The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7-0
|Hiromitsu Miura
Hiromitsu Miura
Hiromitsu Miura is a Japanese Boxer and former mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division in MMA and now competes in the light heavyweight division in boxing.-Career:...
|KO (punches)
|WEC 38
WEC 38
WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 25, 2009. It aired live on the Versus Network....
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-0
|Waylon Kennell
|TKO (punches)
|Total Combat 30
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:46
|Alpine, California
Alpine, California
Alpine is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Alpine had a population of 14,236 at the 2010 census, up from 13,143 at the 2000 census.Alpine is the residence of former United States Representative Duncan Hunter...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-0
|Sean Loeffler
Sean Loeffler
Sean Loeffler is an American mixed martial artist from Hermosa Beach, California.-Mixed martial arts career:Sean Loeffler, a father of 1 Amber is currently signed to Bellator Fighting Championships and specifically their Middleweight Tournament...
|Submission (injury)
|Total Combat: Nevada
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:59
|Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-0
|Efrain Rodriguez
|KO (punches)
|Total Combat 27
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and the population of the city was 77,515 at the 2000 census, with a 2008 Census Bureau estimated population of 90,041....
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|Jeremy Larsen
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Supremacy 3
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
|Matt Lagler
|TKO
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:22
|Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, seat of the Municipality of Mexicali, and 2nd largest city in Baja California. The City of Mexicali has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the population of the entire metropolitan area reaches 936,826.The city...
, Mexico
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Tony Kalani
|KO
|Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Baja, California, United States
|