Best fights of Leonard Garcia
Over 16 years as a professional, Leonard Garcia has compiled a 18-13-1 (15) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Leonard Garcia submits Justin James
On March 28, 2003 Leonard Garcia defended his ROF lightweight title against Justin James. Garcia was 23 years old with a record of 7-1, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was on a 6-fight winning streak. Garcia submitted Justin James via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Leonard Garcia submits Steve Horton in 33 seconds
On March 15, 2002 Leonard Garcia fought Steve Horton for the vacant ROF lightweight title. Garcia was 22 years old with a record of 6-1, and Horton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was on a 5-fight winning streak. Garcia submitted Steve Horton via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Leonard Garcia KOs Kevin Aguilar
On December 6, 2013 Leonard Garcia fought Kevin Aguilar for the vacant Legacy FC featherweight title. Garcia was 34 years old with a record of 17-11-1, and Aguilar was 25 with a record of 8-0. Garcia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Aguilar was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Kevin Aguilar via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Leonard Garcia loses to Mark Hominick via split decision
On September 30, 2010 Leonard Garcia faced Mark Hominick in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 31 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Hominick was 28 with a record of 18-8. Garcia was coming off a win and Hominick was on a 3-fight winning streak. Garcia lost via split decision. Went the distance with Hominick.
5. Leonard Garcia defeats The Korean Zombie
On April 24, 2010 Leonard Garcia faced The Korean Zombie in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 30 years old with a record of 13-5-1, and Zombie was 23 with a record of 10-1. Zombie was coming off a win. Garcia won via split decision.
6. Leonard Garcia draws with George Roop
On March 6, 2010 Leonard Garcia faced George Roop in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 30 years old with a record of 13-5, and Roop was 28 with a record of 10-6. Both Garcia and Roop were coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Leonard Garcia KOs Jens Pulver
On November 5, 2008 Leonard Garcia faced Jens Pulver in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 29 years old with a record of 11-3, and Pulver was 33 with a record of 22-9-1. Garcia was coming off a win, while Pulver was coming off a loss. Garcia stopped Jens Pulver via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Leonard Garcia submits Nick Gonzalez
On September 13, 2013 Leonard Garcia faced Nick Gonzalez in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 34 years old with a record of 16-11-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was coming off a win. Garcia submitted Nick Gonzalez via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Leonard Garcia KOs Rey Trujillo
On July 19, 2013 Leonard Garcia faced Rey Trujillo in a featherweight bout. Garcia was 34 years old with a record of 15-11-1, and Trujillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was on a 5-fight losing streak. Garcia stopped Rey Trujillo via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Leonard Garcia submits Allen Berube
On June 23, 2007 Leonard Garcia faced Allen Berube in a lightweight bout. Garcia was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Berube was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was coming off a loss. Garcia submitted Allen Berube via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.