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Ryan Garcia Reportedly Decided Against MMA After Getting Submitted In Grappling Session

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August 19, 2026

Ryan Garcia might have incredible boxing skills but apparently the idea of grappling actually put him off pursuing a career in MMA. He was previously the WBC Interim lightweight world champion and is now the WBC welterweight world champion, reaching the very highest level of two weight classes in his young career. At just 28 […]

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