KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rafa Garcia was a bloody mess, but all he could think about was the win.
That was Garcia’s mindset the last time he fought in December against Maheshate as the two engaged in a hard-fought battle. Toward the end of the second round, Maheshate hit Garcia with an elbow across the side of his head, which opened up a nasty gash that couldn’t be stopped. So in the third round, Garcia, unsure where he stood on the scorecards, fought hard as blood continuously leaked everywhere. Garcia emerged victorious with a unanimous decision.
On Wednesday, ahead of his UFC on ESPN 44 fight with Clay Guida, Garcia recalled what it was like to fight while losing “20 percent” of his blood.
