Alex Garcia

Alex Garcia (born July 14, 1987) is a Dominican mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career Garcia made his professional debut in the summer of 2009 against Joel Vales at AFC 1. He won the fight via submission in the first round. Garcia would win his next five fights with finishes in all of them, with all of them but one finishing in the first round. Garcia experienced his first professional defeat at the hands of UFC vet Seth Baczynski by knockout at Ringside MMA 10, the fight was for the Interim Ringside Welterweight title. After the loss Garcia went on to win four more straight fights finishing three of the four wins in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On October 8, 2013, it was announced that Garcia was signed with the UFC and was expected to make his debut in UFC Fight Night 33 against fellow newcomer Andreas Stahl. Stahl had to pull out with an injury. Garcia's new opponent for the event was former TUF Smashes cast member Ben Wall. Garcia won the fight via knockout just 43 seconds into the first round.

Garcia next faced Sean Spencer on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

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 canceled, 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. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

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.

Garcia was expected to face Colby Covington on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. However, Garcia was pulled from the fight on June 10 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jonathan Meunier.

Garcia faced Mike Pyle on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207. He won the fight by knockout in the first round. The win also earned Garcia his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

Garcia faced Tim Means on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112. He lost by unanimous decision.

Garcia faced Muslim Salikhov on November 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 122. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Gracia faced Ryan LaFlare on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Garcia faced Court McGee on October 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On September 20, 2019, it was reported that Garcia was released from the UFC.

Drug trafficking charges On December 8, 2025, the Montreal City Police Service (SPVM) conducted a major anti-gang operation that resulted in Garcia's arrest along with two other suspects. Garcia is facing drug trafficking and related charges connected to a seizure of 102 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of over CAD $2.3 million. During the investigation, police also found 5 kg of heroin, 20 litres of GHB, CAD $306,000 in cash, three firearms, and two vehicles.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (one time) vs. Mike Pyle

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Abdul-Rahman Dzhanaev TKO (punches) ACA 105

Almaty, Kazakhstan Loss

Ibragim Chuzhigaev TKO (punches) ACA 99

Moscow, Russia Loss

Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Loss

Ryan LaFlare Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Muslim Salikhov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum

Shanghai, China Loss

Tim Means Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Win

Mike Pyle KO (punch) UFC 207

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Sean Strickland KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Mike Swick Decision (unanimous) UFC 189

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Neil Magny Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Sean Spencer Decision (split) UFC 171

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Ben Wall KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 2013

Brisbane, Australia Win

Chris Heatherly Submission (rear-naked choke) Challenge MMA 2 August 17, 2013

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Ryan Dickson Decision (unanimous) Challenge MMA 1 May 11, 2013

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Win

Stephane Lamarche Submission (rear-naked choke) InterBox: Slamm 1 November 30, 2012

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Matt MacGrath KO (punches) Ringside MMA 12 October 21, 2011

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Seth Baczynski KO (punches) Ringside MMA 10 April 9, 2011

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Tyler Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 9 November 13, 2010

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Ricky Goodall Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 7 June 18, 2010

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Jaret MacIntosh TKO (punches) Ringside MMA 6 April 10, 2010

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Matt Northcott TKO (punches) Ringside MMA 5 January 30, 2010

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

T.J. Coletti TKO (punches) Mixed Fighting League 1 October 17, 2009

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Joel Vales Submission (armbar) Alianza Full Contact 1 August 28, 2009

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic