// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Manuel Garcia
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Manuel
Garcia

NICKNAME"Manu"·SPAIN
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
27-19-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Manuel Garcia
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'10"
REACH
5'8"
AGE
47
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
46 BOUTS
WIN
27
LOSS
19
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
59%
27/46 bouts
FINISH RATE
69%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 1-4
LLLWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 52% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Pressure boxers willing to wade into the pocket have found chins on offer; cardio drops in late rounds.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
2.77
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
24%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
4.79
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
52%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.30
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
26%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
42%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.50
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 111 rated fighters on the UFC lightweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#112
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1417
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
2nd
percentile · average opponent rated 1497 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
6th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.36 per fight)

14 rated fights · opponents rated in 30% of recorded fights · last rated fight FEB 1, 2025 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (27)
n = 27
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 14
DEC · 8
4
KO/TKO
15%
14
SUB
52%
8
DEC
30%
// LOSSES (19)
n = 19
KO/TKO · 10
SUB · 7
DEC · 2
10
KO/TKO
53%
7
SUB
37%
2
DEC
11%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
69% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 4 fights
15%
SUBANY ROUND · 14 fights
52%
DECFULL FIGHT · 8 fights
30%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
47 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
AUG 12, 2026
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER21TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN62STRIKING26CARDIO53AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE49RECOVERY47
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: TD Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power21
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=27 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (42%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin62
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=46 bouts
Striking26
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio53
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

N=44 bouts
Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat25
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)

Str Defense49
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (52%)

Recovery47
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=20 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power21 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins27 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (42%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin62 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record46 bouts
Striking26 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio53 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share44 bouts
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat25 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense49 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (52%)Not recorded
Recovery47 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.20 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100MAY 1995WMAY 1995WMAY 1995WNOV 1995WNOV 1995WMAR 1997WDEC 2002LJUL 2003LJUN 2004WNOV 2004LAPR 2005WJUL 2005WMAR 2006WAPR 2006LOCT 2006LNOV 2006WJAN 2007WAPR 2007LOCT 2007LDEC 2007LAPR 2008WOCT 2008WMAR 2009WJUN 2009WJUN 2009WJUL 2009WDEC 2009WDEC 2009LMAR 2010LMAY 2010WJUL 2010LMAR 2011LAPR 2011LJUL 2011LOCT 2011WJUN 2012WJUN 2012LOCT 2012WDEC 2012WDEC 2012WFEB 2013LAPR 2013WAUG 2013LMAR 2014LOCT 2015LDEC 2015WJUL 2016LFEB 2025// SCORE

  1. Start, MAY 1995, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAY 1995, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, MAY 1995, momentum score 65, SUB R1.
  4. Start, NOV 1995, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  5. Start, NOV 1995, momentum score 84, SUB R1.
  6. Start, MAR 1997, momentum score 94, SUB R1.
  7. Start, DEC 2002, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  8. Start, JUL 2003, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  9. Start, JUN 2004, momentum score 86.
  10. Start, NOV 2004, momentum score 96, SUB R1.
  11. Start, APR 2005, momentum score 86, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, JUL 2005, momentum score 93, DEC R1.
  13. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  14. Start, APR 2006, momentum score 100, DEC R2.
  15. Start, OCT 2006, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  16. Start, NOV 2006, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  17. Start, JAN 2007, momentum score 90, DEC R3.
  18. Start, APR 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  19. Start, OCT 2007, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, DEC 2007, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, APR 2008, momentum score 73, SUB R1.
  22. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  23. Start, MAR 2009, momentum score 90, DEC R1.
  24. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  25. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  26. Start, JUL 2009, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 100.
  28. Start, DEC 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  29. Start, MAR 2010, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  30. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  31. Start, JUL 2010, momentum score 92, KO/TKO R2.
  32. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 85, DEC R3.
  33. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 78, SUB R1.
  34. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  35. Start, OCT 2011, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  36. Start, JUN 2012, momentum score 69, DEC R3.
  37. Start, JUN 2012, momentum score 78, SUB R1.
  38. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 69, KO/TKO R1.
  39. Start, DEC 2012, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  40. Start, DEC 2012, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R2.
  41. Start, FEB 2013, momentum score 94, SUB R2.
  42. Start, APR 2013, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R1.
  43. Start, AUG 2013, momentum score 95, KO/TKO R1.
  44. Start, MAR 2014, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R1.
  45. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 76, KO/TKO R1.
  46. Start, DEC 2015, momentum score 69, SUB R1.
  47. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  48. Start, FEB 2025, momentum score 69, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Cid), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 69.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
45/47 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
12
27%
2
4%
-
-
-
14
total
SUB
20
44%
1
2%
-
-
-
21
total
DEC
2
4%
1
2%
7
16%
-
-
10
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 14 of 45 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
21%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
47 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Cameron NelsonFeb 1, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
FLA 18 - Fight League Atlantic
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Alex ReidJul 16, 2016
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 158 - Daley vs. Lima
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Alik TseikoDec 4, 2015
SubmissionR1 · 2:45
Nr.1 Fight Show - Estonia Cup
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Abus MagomedovOct 3, 2015
KO/TKOR1 · 0:40
Merseburger Fight Night 8 - MMA Tournament
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches and Knee)
L
VS Paulo DuraoMar 15, 2014
KO/TKOR1 · 2:47
TBF - The Best Fighter 7
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Travesso GillermoAug 16, 2013
KO/TKOR1 · 2:09
Quatro's Promotions - Fight Night 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Norman ParaisyApr 27, 2013
KO/TKOR1 · 2:15
PFC 5 - Clash of the Titans
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Kicks)
W
VS Rogerio AguiarFeb 13, 2013
SubmissionR2 · 2:18
Quatro's Promotions - Fight Night 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Fabian ThiebautDec 15, 2012
KO/TKOR2 · 3:48
Quatro's Promotions - Elite Tournament 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Murad UtsaevDec 15, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Quatro's Promotions - Elite Tournament 4
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Walter GahadzaOct 20, 2012
KO/TKOR1 · 1:59
UWC 21 - Xplosion
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knees)
W
VS Juan Luis GonzalezJun 19, 2012
SubmissionR1 · 4:26
Fist Fight - Afternoon of Warriors
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Armbar)
// FAQ · 09_

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Lightweight. Professional record 27-19. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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