Undefeated John Franchi added to WEC featherweight division
World Extreme Cagefighting has been very active as of late when it comes to signing new talent and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that undefeated featherweight prospect John Franchi is the latest to be added to the WEC roster. Franchi has signed a five fight deal with the promotion, according to Gary Marino of GVM Sports Management, speaking to Five Ounces of Pain. Trained by his co-manager, Ryan... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver vs. Leonard Garcia?
Leonard Garcia told mmajunkie that he’s agreed to the fight on September 10th. This will be Pulver‘s first fight back from elbow surgery and a decision loss to Urijah Faber in June. This will also be Garcia’s first fight back since being implicated in a cocaine ring and since being cleared. Many people came out of the woodwork to trash Garcia but have yet to be seen since he was... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia cleared of federal drug charges
Just a little over a week ago, WEC featherweight Leonard Garcia posted on his MySpace account that he had been cleared of all federal drug charges stemming from an arrest related to a drug ring in El Paso, Texas. It seems that Sherdog has now verified Garcia’s claims that all federal drug charges have been dropped: Garcia, however, was cleared of all federal charges last week. Released on a... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia claims he no longer is facing federal drug charges
WEC featherweight fighter Leonard Garcia is claiming through his MySpace account that federal drug charges that were brought against him earlier this year have been dropped. According to Garcia, he is still facing state charges. Garcia was one of thirteen people that had been arrested earlier this year in association with with an El Paso, Texas cocaine ring that allegedly was operation from El Paso... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia comments on arrest
In comments made to MMA Junkie via email, Leonard Garcia briefly addressed his arrest in relation to a major cocaine trafficking ring in the El Paso, TX area: “I am fighting it because there is nothing but someone saying I was involved,” said Garcia, who was released from jail on a reconnaissance bond and will return to court on May 5. “I hope to have a smile on my face after this... [Read More...]
Report: Leonard Garcia arrested in connection to El Paso cocaine ring
WEC featherweight Leonard Garcia has been arrested in connection with an El Paso, TX cocaine ring, according to a report from KCBD NewsChannel 11 in Lubbock, TX: Thirteen members of an alleged drug trafficking organization are off Lubbock streets after a four-year investigation. Authorities say the cocaine ring spans from El Paso to the Hub City. NewsChannel 11 has learned one of those arrested is... [Read More...]
Garcia moves to WEC and 145 lbs.
Leonard Garcia, a three-time UFC veteran is changing Zuffa organizations and will now fight under the WEC banner in the featherweight division reports MMAweekly.com. Probably most remembered for his three round war with UFC posterboy Roger Huerta, Garcia will now apply his trade in a division that is more suited to him. According to trainer, Greg Jackson: Leonard (Garcia) is such a great fighter and... [Read More...]
Garcia vs. “Monstah” at TUF 5 finale
MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Alan “Monsta Lobsta” Berube has been named the opponent for Leonard Garcia during the live finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on June 23. That’s kind of a tough draw for Berube. He’s a tough dude but is a little inexperienced. Yet they are still throwing him in there with a guy who gave Roger Huerta fits a few months back. Is that “Monstah’s”... [Read More...]
Garcia added to TUF finale
UFC lightweight fighter Leonard Garcia has informed The Fight Network that he will be fighting on the live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on June 23. Garcia debuted at UFC 69, losing to Roger Huerta in a close match. A product of Greg Jackson’s camp in New Mexico, Garcia has a great deal of potential. Garcia did not know his opponent as of yet but whoever he fights, expect him to appear... [Read More...]
