Age, Biography and Wiki
Leonard Garcia was born on 14 July, 1979 in Plainview, Texas, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Leonard Garcia's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
14 July, 1979 |
| Birthday |
14 July |
| Birthplace |
Plainview, Texas, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 44 years old group.
Leonard Garcia Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Leonard Garcia height is 5ft 9in and Weight 145 lb.
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| Height |
5ft 9in |
| Weight |
145 lb |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Leonard Garcia Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leonard Garcia worth at the age of 44 years old? Leonard Garcia’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Leonard Garcia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Leonard Garcia Social Network
Timeline
Leonard Garcia (born July 14, 1979, in Plainview, Texas) is an American former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of the Legacy Fighting Championship, and is the former Legacy FC Featherweight Champion.
After making his professional debut in 1999, Garcia competed in WEC and in the UFC.
Garcia was born and raised in Plainview, Texas.
His mother gave birth to him when she was only 17 years old, and doctors had to inject steroids into Garcia's lungs because of a rare illness.
Garcia was raised in his grandparents' home, who had a farm and, along with his uncles, helped raise the young Garcia.
Garcia later attended Plainview High School, where he was a talented football player and had also been involved in martial arts and boxing.
Garcia had been planning to walk-on to the Texas Tech football team, when he was involved in a physical altercation with a recently released felon at a local restaurant.
The man had a knife and stabbed Garcia eight times, twice puncturing his lungs, causing them to collapse.
Had it not been for the steroid injections when he was an infant, Garcia believes that he would have died.
Not long after the incident Garcia, who would not be able to continue his football career because of his wounds, found a dojo and found his new passion in fighting.
Garcia began his career in 1999, competing on the regional circuit in the Western United States.
Garcia competed in the first WEC event back in 2001 at WEC 1.
After compiling an impressive 8–1 beginning to his professional career, Garcia took a three-year hiatus from competition.
Returning to action in 2006, Garcia was tabbed as a short notice replacement against high ranking contender Roger Huerta at UFC 69 where he lost a very one-sided unanimous decision.
Garcia then defeated Allen Berube by submission at The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale.
In his next bout Garcia lost via decision to Cole Miller at UFC Fight Night 11.
After going 1–2 with the UFC, Garcia was released from his contract.
Garcia defeated Hiroyuki Takaya via first-round knockout at WEC 32.
In his next fight, Leonard knocked out former undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion, Jens Pulver 72 seconds into the first round at WEC 36.
On March 1, 2009, Garcia lost the WEC Featherweight Championship match against champion Mike Brown.
Brown landed a huge overhand right, knocking Garcia down in the first 30 seconds of the fight, landed some ground and pound, and then secured a fight-ending arm-triangle choke submission.
Garcia defeated Jameel Massouh via a controversial split decision on August 9, 2009, at WEC 42.
In his next fight, Garcia lost to Manvel Gamburyan on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44 via unanimous decision.
Garcia was expected to face Diego Nunes on March 6, 2010, at WEC 47, but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury.
Garcia instead faced former UFC fighter George Roop with the bout ending in a split draw.
Garcia faced WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung on April 24, 2010, at WEC 48.
Garcia replaced Cub Swanson who was forced from the card with an injury.
The fight went the full three rounds and Garcia won in a controversial split decision.
The fight won Fight of the Night honors, being hailed by UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and announcer Joe Rogan as "the best fight I've seen in my life."
He lost the fight via split decision.
In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
As part of the merger, all WECfighters were transferred to the UFC.
Now managed by VFD Marketing, Garcia was expected to face Tyler Toner at The Ultimate 12 Finale, but Garcia was pulled from the bout with Toner in favor of a bout with Nam Phan.
Garcia won the fight via a controversial split decision.
Garcia and Phan received Fight of the Night honors for their performances.
This was the first televised featherweight bout in the UFC.
A rematch with Phan was expected on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24.
However, Phan was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Chan Sung Jung.
Garcia lost to Jung in the second round, falling victim to the first twister submission in UFC history.
