There was a lot of hype surrounding Elias Garcia heading into Driller Promotions: Mecca X.

The undefeated bantamweight prospect had been steamrolling his opposition on the regional circuit, and his familial relationship to Anthony and Sergio Pettis only amplified that buzz. Many believed the Roufussport product was destined for much bigger things, but he needed another big victory on the regional circuit before receiving his long-awaited call from the UFC.

He may have just earned that contract.

The 25-year-old prospect faced off with fellow undefeated talent David Williams in a showdown between two of the most touted up-and-comers in the Midwest. Both men came firing out of the gates with guns blazing, and each found their marks in the early goings. Williams dropped Garcia with a big shot in the opening minute and Garcia returned the favor less than a minute later.

Once the action his the canvas Garcia started to work for a submission, and Williams did all he could to survive. Nevertheless, Garcia's determination won out as he forced Williams to tap to a leg triangle late in the opening round.

With the win, Garcia has now won all five of his professional showings and should be on the short list of fighters to be signed by the UFC.

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