UFC on Versus 5: Leonard Garcia vs Alex Caceres booked for Aug. 14 in Milwaukee

by Geno Mrosko on May 25, 2011 3:26 PM EDT in UFC News

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A couple of featherweight bangers have verbally agreed to square off, as Leonard Garcia is set to take on Alex Caceres at the upcoming UFC on Versus 5 event going down Aug. 14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The promotion brought word of the pending match-up earlier today.

Garcia, who hasn't won consecutive fights since 2008 but whose job will never be in jeopardy on account of his rock 'em sock 'em style, was last in the cage suffering a spine shattering submission loss at the hands of Chan Sung Jung.

"The Korean Zombie" wrapped up "Bad Boy" for the first Twister tapout finish in UFC history. It also represented the rare submission posterization.

Recovery starts in Milwaukee against starving artist "Bruce Leeroy."

Caceres advanced to the quarterfinals of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 by submitting Jeff Lentz, however; "Bruce Leeroy" came up short in the semifinals when he was defeated by Michael Johnson via unanimous decision.

As with most entertaining but inexperienced fighters out of the TUF house, he was given a chance to redeem himself against Mackens Semerzier back in March at UFC Fight Night 24.

He was choked out inside of four minutes.

Never mind that, though, he's back and ready to get at 'em up in "Brew City."

UFC on Versus 5 will feature a bevy of marquee match ups, including Dan Hardy vs. Chris Lytle in the main event of the evening, as well as Jim Miller vs. Ben Henderson and Stephan Bonnar vs. Karlos Vemola.

To check out the latest news and notes for the promotion's trip to Milwaukee click here.

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I'd like to see Garcia by TKO

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by Dakatak on May 25, 2011 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

garcias fight to lose forsure

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by HERZ on May 25, 2011 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

Garcia destroys this guy

This kid has horrible submission defense, he’s no powerhouse and his striking isn’t impressive,
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by CharactersAnalysis on May 25, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

damn, what happened to the rematch with the guy that beat him but didn't get the decision.

I can’t help routing for the underdog. Go Leroy …. yay!

by grapplefan on May 25, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you asking about his fight with Korean Zombie?

KZ won via twister(Spinal Lock),very underutilized in MMA, I try to encorporate slick moves like that in the gym.

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by CharactersAnalysis on May 25, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Think maybe he's talking about Nam Phan

and he was booked against Mike Brown, I believe.

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by Geno Mrosko on May 25, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep Nam, I guess it turned out better for him, just eeerrrgh.

by grapplefan on May 25, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Good reason for it being underutilized. Because it leaves you open for a counter and bad situations.

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by AintNoSunshine on May 25, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

and you ultimately have to give up going for a very high percentage submission (r n c,severn) to go for a sub with a way lower chance of getting the finish.

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by HERZ on May 25, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Also if the move is performed wrongly

You leave yourself open for and easy reversal from your opponent, who ultimately ends up on top.

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by CharactersAnalysis on May 25, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

it should be used more

fighters are always thinking about back control, getting hooks in, etc…it’s nice to throw a curveball and set up a Twister because it’s unexpected.

i dont think it’s that risky a move.

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by Two_Words on May 25, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Requires too much set up to go for often

by AintNoSunshine on May 25, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I was surprised Leonard didn't see it coming.

I had never heard of a twister so I’m not surprised I didn’t see it but Garcia I thought would be the stronger grappler of the two so I was surprised he got caught

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by doonerthesooner on May 25, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

you set it up right from back control.

if you can’t get that 2nd hook in, just lock down 1 leg. I think most guys dont go for it because the back control with hooks in feels more natural.

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by Two_Words on May 25, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

The greater the risk, the greater the reward...

Going for something out of the norm has its benefits. Most guys practice defending the usual / more common submissions and don’t spend much time on the less popular / more risky subs. I think it’s a great idea to throw something at your opponent that you rarely see in the octagon to catch them off guard. Although it’s risky, it’s also about the timing IMO

by KOaddict on May 25, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions