Video: Alex Garcia says UFC 171 troubles were 'good for me'

DALLAS – Alex Garcia (12-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was a top prospect and a major favorite heading into a surprisingly competitive UFC 171 bout with welterweight Sean Spencer (11-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC). Despite his troubles, Garcia admits it was a good learning experience.

Garcia survived some second-round blows to hang on for a split-decision victory in Saturday’s FOX Sports 2-televised preliminary-card bout at Dallas’ American Airlines Center.

“It was really intense, but it was good for me,” Garcia said. “I [gained experience], and I proved to myself I can go three rounds or however many rounds I need to go.”

Check out the full conversation, in which Garcia discusses the fighters’ slugfest, above.

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