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García or Garcia may refer to:

People[link]

• García (surname)
• Kings of Pamplona/Navarre
  • García Íñiguez of Pamplona, king of Pamplona 851/2-882
  • García Sánchez I of Pamplona, king of Pamplona 931-970
  • García Sánchez II of Pamplona, king of Pamplona 994-1004
  • García Sánchez III of Navarre, king of Navarre 1035-1054
  • García Ramírez of Navarre, king of Navarre 1134-1150
• Kings of León/Galicia
  • García I of León
  • García II of Galicia

Places[link]

• Garcia, Tarragona, a municipality in Ribera d'Ebre, Spain
• García, Nuevo León, a municipality in Mexico
• Garcia, California, a former town in the United States
• Garcia, Colorado, an unincorporated town in the United States

Other uses[link]

• Garcia (plant genus), a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae
• Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority, a US Supreme Court case
• USS Garcia (FF-1040), U.S. Navy frigate
• Garcia (album), an album by Jerry Garcia

See also[link]

• Los Garcia, Puerto Rican television comedy show the 1970s
• Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines
• Padre Garcia, Batangas, municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines
• San Pedro Garza García, suburb of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
• Diego Garcia, an atoll in the Indian Ocean used as a major military base by the United States

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Leonard Garcia (born July 14, 1979 in Plainview, Texas) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously fought for the UFC in the lightweight division before moving down to the featherweight division in the World Extreme Cagefighting. Garcia currently trains at Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is known for his brawling style and for having an "iron chin", having never being knocked out in MMA competition.

Mixed martial arts career[link]

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 break.

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, after taking an awful lot of punishment throughout the fight.

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.

World Extreme Cagefighting[link]

Garcia defeated Hiroyuki Takaya via first round KO at WEC 32. In his next fight, Leonard knocked out former undisputed UFC lightweight champion and WEC featherweight title challenger Jens Pulver seventy-two seconds into first round at WEC 36.

On March 1, 2009, Garcia lost the WEC Featherweight title match against champion Mike Brown. Brown landed a huge overhand right, knocking Gracia down in the first 30 seconds of the fight, landed some ground and pound, and then secured a fight ending arm triangle choke.

Garcia defeated Jameel Massouh by controversial split decision on August 9, 2009 at WEC 42. In his next fight, Garcia lost to Judo specialist Manvel Gamburyan on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44 via unanimous decision.^[1]

Garcia was expected to face Diego Nunes on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47,^[2] but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury.^[3] Garcia instead faced former UFC fighter George Roop^[4] with the bout ending in a split draw that was seen as strange as many felt Roop had won the fight.

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.^[5] 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."

Garcia faced Mark Hominick on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.^[6] He lost the fight via split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship[link]

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.^[7] Garcia was expected to face Tyler Toner at The Ultimate 12 Finale,^[8] but Garcia was pulled from the bout with Toner in favor of a bout with Nam Phan.^[9]

Garcia won the fight via a controversial split decision. Garcia and Phan received Fight of the Night honors for their performances.^[10] 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.^[11] However, Phan was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Chan Sung Jung.^[12] Garcia lost to Jung in the second round, falling victim to the first twister submission in UFC history.

Garcia was expected to face The Ultimate Fighter 12 alumni Alex Caceres on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.^[13] However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jim Hettes.^[14]

Garcia fought Nam Phan in a rematch UFC 136. Garcia lost via unanimous decision in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors.^[15]

Garcia was expected to face Zhang Tie Quan on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144. However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Issei Tamura.^[16]

Garcia is expected to face Matt Grice on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.^[17]

Personal life[link]

In March 2008, Garcia was arrested as part of an alleged cocaine ring, which put his career on hold. According to Garcia, "I had a buddy, a really good friend of mine in Lubbock, and he was into things that weren't good," he said. "I knew about what the guy was up to but he was a friend of mine. The law says even if he's your friend, you are required to report on the guy. The other 11 guys, I didn't know any of them." Three months later, he was exonerated.^[18]

Championships and accomplishments[link]

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Won Fight of the Night (Twice)

• World Extreme Cagefighting
  • Won Fight of the Night (Twice)
  • Won Knockout of the Night (Once)

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Fight of the Year (2010) vs. Chan Sung Jung^[19]

Mixed martial arts record[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Leonard 'Bad Boy' Garcia Official site
• Official UFC Profile
• Tapout Ranch Official site
• Blue Chip Management Official site
• Professional MMA record for Leonard Garcia from Sherdog

Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. (born March 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman. Guillard received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricco Rodriguez in 2008.^[2] He is currently ranked as being the 15th best lightweight fighter by The USA Today Consensus Rankings,^[3] and 7th by MMAWeekly.^[4]

MMA career[link]

In 2005 Guillard fought against fellow future UFC veteran Roger Huerta. After Guillard took a competitive decision victory, the fight was ruled a no contest after Huerta appealed the commission making an accusation that Guillard was greasing between rounds and that he was very slippery since the start of the 2nd round.

Guillard later participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing by unanimous decision against Josh Burkman. Guillard returned at the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout due to a cut. Fighting again at welterweight, Guillard lost his next fight, against Josh Neer, by triangle choke submission which surprised many in attendance. Guillard seemed to control the fight until then, opening a large cut on Neer's forehead in the process.

When the lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58, Guillard began to transition to the lighter weight class. He made his lightweight debut in the UFC at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first round KO. On September 23, 2006 Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger, at UFC 63. Guillard won the fight via KO with a body blow. Guillard next fought in the main event of UFC Fight Night 9 and was submitted by Joe Stevenson via guillotine choke 27 seconds into round one after being stunned with a punch early. Guillard lost his next fight against Rich Clementi at UFC 79 by rear-naked choke at 4:40 of the first round. Both before and after the bout there was heated trash talking which included Guillard giving Clementi the finger during the introductions. Guillard also attempted to attack Clementi after being submitted, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean. Guillard was then released by the UFC but was soon resigned after a win on the regional show.

Guillard fought Dennis Siver at UFC 86 in his return to the UFC. He won the fight via KO 36 seconds into the first round. Guillard was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90 in Chicago on October 25, 2008, but was replaced by Shannon Gugerty due to a torn ACL.

Guillard next fought and defeated Gleison Tibau by split decision at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on June 20, 2009. The fight was very close and was considered controversial by many people.

Guillard was defeated via guillotine choke by Nate Diaz on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19.^[5]

Guillard next faced Ronys Torres on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109.^[6] Melvin recently joined well respected coach Greg Jackson's camp out in Albuquerque, New Mexico to prepare for his fight with Torres.^[7] Guillard showcased improved submission defense and patience in the fight, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares on May 29, 2010 at UFC 114,^[8] but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.^[9] Guillard fought and defeated UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe by the way of KO in the first round.^[10]

Guillard defeated Jeremy Stephens on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119 via split decision.^[11]

Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23.^[12] However, on December 6, 2010, headliner Kenny Florian pulled out of a fight with Evan Dunham due to injury and Guillard has been chosen as his replacement.^[13] Guillard would go on to defeat Dunham in the first round via TKO due to knees. The finish earned him Knockout of the Night honors.

Guillard defeated Shane Roller on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 via knockout, outclassing Roller with his striking and footwork.^[14]

Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136.^[15] Guillard was quickly submitted via rear naked choke in the first round after being dazed by a counter left from Lauzon.

Guillard faced Jim Miller on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.^[16] He lost via submission in the first round.

Guillard is expected to face Fabrício Camões on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.^[17]

Personal life[link]

Guillard has a wife named Tache.^[18] He is related,cousins, to Strikeforce heavyweight Daniel Cormier.

Substance abuse[link]

Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event at UFC Fight Night 9 on April 5, 2007, and was defeated by guillotine choke in only 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab from Stevenson. Guillard publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormones (HGH), but was later found to have submitted a urine sample positive for cocaine. After the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Guillard for eight months and fined him $2,100.^[19] Melvin attributes his drug abuse to the loss of his father, who died at age 44 of cirrhosis of the liver, after a life of heavy drinking. He has later said that this was just an excuse.^[20] Guillard is quoted as saying, "I made a lot of excuses for myself because of my father's death, and I regret it now because my father left me and he always told me, 'Son, never live a regret. Never make excuses for yourself. Be a man and take responsibility for whatever you do in life.'"^[21] That being said, he has said that his dad was his best friend and biggest fan. When Hurricane Katrina hit, since his dad was a contractor, he was backed up and never made it to his UFC debut, and died before he could see him fight in the UFC at all.^[22]

Championships and accomplishments[link]

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Knockout of the Night (Two times)

Mixed martial arts record[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official UFC Profile
• Official Melvin Guillard website
• Professional MMA record for Melvin Gulliard from Sherdog

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Eddie Bravo
Eddie demonstrating his signature guard, the rubber guard
Born	(1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 (age 42) Santa Ana, California, US
Other names	The Twister
Residence	Hollywood, California, United States
Nationality	American
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Freestyle Wrestling
Teacher(s)	Jean-Jacques Machado
Rank	2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Notable students	Joe Rogan, Jason Chambers, Gerald Strebendt, Shinya Aoki, Chuck Liddell, Matt Horwich, Jason Day, George Sotiropoulos, Matt Mitrione, Tait Fletcher, Dan Hardy[1][dead link]

Eddie Bravo (born Edgar Cano on May 15, 1970) is a Mexican-American practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who holds a second degree black belt under Jean-Jacques Machado. He is most famous for his win as a brown belt against Royler Gracie by triangle choke in the 2003 Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling championships and his particular style of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, called 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. He is also known for his mixed martial arts commentating on the Ultimate Fighting Championship and music composition. In an interview he advocated marijuana as performance enhancing.^[2][3] He lives in Hollywood, California, where he ran his 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu school out of Legends MMA until 5/11/12. Is presently teaching at 10th Planet in Burbank, Ca.

Instructional manuals[link]

Eddie Bravo has released several Instructional Manuals:

• Jiu Jitsu Unleashed (2005)
• Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) ^[4]
• Mastering the Twister (2007)^[5]
• Advanced Rubber Guard (2011)^[6]

Instructor lineage[link]

Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carlos Gracie, Jr. → Jean Jacques Machado → Eddie Bravo

Chan Sung Jung[link]

At UFC Fight Night 24, Chan Sung Jung, aka "the Korean Zombie" forced Leonard Garcia to tap to a spine lock called "the twister", the lock is also known in amateur wrestling as a "guillotine", not to be confused with the guillotine choke which is used widely in MMA. It was the first time the submission had been used to finish a fight in UFC history. He talked about the move after the fight, "It's something I saw a long time ago on the Internet on video," Jung said. "It's one of Eddie Bravo's moves. It's something I practiced because it looks fun and I do it quite a bit in practice. I have always told people I was going to try it sometime in competition. I wanted to do it in the UFC and I was able to, finally."^[7]

Submission grappling record[link]

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Notes
Loss	Alexandre 'Soca' De Freitas	Forfeit (injury)	Abu Dhabi 2003	2003			Bronze
Loss	Leo Vieira	Points (14-0)	Abu Dhabi 2003	2003			Semi-Finals
Win	Royler Gracie	Submission (triangle choke)	Abu Dhabi 2003	2003			Quarterfinals
Win	Gustavo Dantas	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	Abu Dhabi 2003	2003			Elimination Rnd.

See also[link]

• List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

References[link]

External links[link]

• 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu – Official Website for Eddie Bravo & 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
• The Twister – Myspace Page

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Padre Vicente Garcia is a Filipino priest, hero and a defender of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Padre Garcia was born in the village of Maugat, formerly a part of Rosario but now a barangay of Padre Garcia, on April 5, 1817 to parents Don Jose Garcia and Dona Andrea Teodoro. His family belonged to the upper classes and had Castilian blood. The faint photograph of the man among the exhibits in the town hall show a handsome mestizo. Another proof was that Vicente went to study for the priesthood while pure-blooded Filipinos at that time were not able to study because of poverty and discrimination.

Garcia suffered discrimination from his Spanish superiors because although he was nominated for the position of Canonigo Magistral, he didn't occupy it. The colonizers didn't see fit to have an indio even if he is a mestizo in any exalted position.

There are anecdotes of his admirable qualities such as his kindness and generosity and his proficiency in Spanish and Latin. He was himself a writer who translated Spanish and Latin literary pieces. One of his more notable works was his translation from the original Latin to Tagalog of the Imitacion de Cristo.

Padre Garcia's place in history comes not only from his admirable qualities as a human being. Although a member of the church, he had the courage to defend Rizal from the tirades and censure of the Catholic church. His letter of defense was originally intended to be given to Fr Rodriguez, an Augustinian friar. However, his friends dissuaded him from doing so. The letter was published in La Solidaridad on March 15, 1895.

In his defense-letter the priest belied Fr Rodriguez's accusation that Rizal was an "impious man, a heretic who hated religion and Spain." According to Padre Garcia while the friar was quick to issue such accusations, he failed to cite any proposition made by Rizal that showed his "impiety, heresy, or blasphemy." Padre Garcia then proceeded to cite various phrases in the Noli that showed the hero to be the exact opposite of the heretic and blasphemer that Fr Rodriguez had accused him of being. He signed his name as V. Caraig.

Padre Garcia came home to Rosario in 1899 and in July of that year he died at the age of 82. In determining whether the bones interred in the old cemetery were those of the priest, the historical committee sought the help of University of the Philippines professor and anthropologist Jerome Bailen and his team of experts. Bailen says that based on historical data and technical description the bones found in the old cemetery are those of Padre Garcia.

Last July 12, 1999 his remains were re-interred in the church of the Holy Rosary in the town proper of Padre Garcia (the old seat of the township of Rosario). The church was built in 1776 predating even the basilica of Batangas City.