Welterweight· Not Fighting

Alex Garcia

“The Dominican Nightmare”· Santiago, Dominican Republic

Pro record

15-6-0

Model Elo

1524

#839 of 1994

Age: 35
Height: 5'9"
Reach: 72"
Stance: Orthodox
Team: Tristar Gym - Montreal
Born: Santiago, Dominican Republic
UFC debut: Mar 15, 2014

Profile

Alex Garcia is 5–5 in the UFC since 2013. 3 of those 5 wins came inside the distance, 2 in the first round. Currently on a 2-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Court McGee by unanimous decision (Oct 26, 2018).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 5–5; since 2013
Finish rate: 60%; 3 of 5 wins
1st-round finishes: 2
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 2
Current streak: L2; losses in a row
Octagon time: 1h 57m; avg 11:42 per fight
Opposition: 1547; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Mike Swick
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor · Jul 10, 2015
1565opp. Elo
Mike Pyle
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey · Dec 29, 2016
1560opp. Elo
Ben Wall
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot · Dec 5, 2013
1500opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min1.81

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min3.03

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy31%

UFC avg 45% · below average

Striking defense59%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.38

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min3.72

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy51%

UFC avg 15% · better than average

Takedown defense67%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.13

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 83%Body 12%Legs 5%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 76%Clinch 14%Ground 10%

Average fight time: 11:42

Fight history (10)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
L	Court McGeeRecord after: 5-5	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. SmithOct 26, 2018
L	Ryan LaFlareRecord after: 5-4	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApr 20, 2018
W	Muslim SalikhovRecord after: 5-3	submissionRound 2 · 3:22	UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. GastelumNov 24, 2017
L	Tim MeansRecord after: 4-3	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 24, 2017
W	Mike PyleRecord after: 4-2	KO/TKORound 1 · 3:34	UFC 207: Nunes vs. RouseyDec 29, 2016
L	Sean StricklandRecord after: 3-2	KO/TKORound 3 · 4:25	UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs CowboyFeb 20, 2016
W	Mike SwickRecord after: 3-1	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregorJul 10, 2015
L	Neil MagnyRecord after: 2-1	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 22, 2014
W	Sean SpencerRecord after: 2-0	split decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 171: Hendricks vs LawlerMar 14, 2014
W	Ben WallRecord after: 1-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 0:43	UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs BigfootDec 5, 2013