Bantamweight: Joshua Weems Vs. Fernie Garcia
Tale of the Tape
27-years-old
5’8″
Jackson, Mississippi, US
Killer Bees Jiu-Jitsu/Black Sails MMA.
8-1
All finishes by submission
29-years-old
5’7″
Dallas, Texas, US
Fortis MMA
9-1
Six decision wins
Pros and Cons
Joshua Weems
Pros
- Fast starter
- Heavy leg kicks
- Frequent output
- Good wrestling
- Excellent jiu-jitsu
- Scrambles well
- Submission threat
- Good off his back
Cons
- TDD needs work
- Will over pursue positions
Fernie Garcia
Pros
- Strong wrestling
- Good output
- Primary right hand
- Good grappling
- Good leg kicks
- Tough
Cons
- Easily hit
- Slows as the fight goes
- Poor TDD
Who has the advantage?
Striking: Garcia
Speed: Weems
Output/Volume: Weems
Knockout Power: Garcia
Chin: Garcia
Kickboxing: Even
Footwork: Weems
Wrestling: Garcia
Grappling: Weems
Submissions: Weems
Cardio: Weems
Prediction
Weems is a short notice replacement and a good one at that. Both these guys are similar to each other which should make for an entertaining fight. Both have fought the same level of competition so it’s as even as a fight can be.
I’m slightly leaning towards Weems. On the feet, there is a chance Garcia overwhelms Weems with his power. Weems still throws more and Garcia has had issues not moving his head. Garcia does have a physical advantage and could be the one getting takedowns. I still haven’t seen him neutralize opponents on the mat nor keeping it there. Weems has superior jiu-jitsu. Even off his back I’d favor Weems. I’m confident with Weems in the grappling just not on the feet as much. In the end, I’m taking Weems.
