Inspired by his friends, Garcia initially started training mixed martial arts at Greg Jackson's satellite gym at the age of 15.
However, Garcia pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Russell Wilson.
[4] After signing a new deal with the promotion,[5] Garcia faced Cody Walker at Bellator 121 on June 6, 2014.
[13] Garcia made his promotional debut against Luis Peña, replacing Alex Muñoz on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 169.
[15] Garcia was scheduled to face Peter Barrett on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.
[16] However, on July 25, 2020 Gracia withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Youssef Zalal.
[17] Garcia was scheduled to face Charles Jourdain on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.
[21] Garcia was scheduled to face Damir Hadžović on April 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205.
[25] Garcia faced Chase Hooper on October 29, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 213.
[29] After being knocked down, Garcia won the fight via TKO in the second round via body kick and then ground and pound.
[39] Replacing Calvin Kattar, Garcia faced Kyle Nelson on September 7, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 242.
[43] Garcia is scheduled to face Edson Barboza on February 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 252.