Career
Garcia is currently signed with the UFC.
Garcia made his pro debut back in the summer of 2009 against Joel Vales at AFC 1. Garcia experienced his first professional defeat at the hands of UFC vet Seth Baczynski by knockout at Ringside Mobile Marketing Association 10, the fight was for the Interim Ringside Welterweight title. Ultimate Fighting Championship
On October 8, 2013 it was announced that Garcia was signed with the UFC and was expected to make his debut UFC Fight Night 33 against fellow newcomer Andreas Stahl.
Stahl had to pull out with an injury.
Garcia next faced Sean Spencer on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. Garcia was expected to face promotional newcomer Matt Dwyer on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176.
However, Dwyer pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Neil Magny. Subsequently, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Magny/Garcia was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Garcia faced Mike Swick on July 11, 2015 at UFC 189. Garcia faced Sean Strickland on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83. After a back-and-forth first two rounds, he lost the fight via TKO in the third round.