Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios fight card results, highlights, full list of winners of every fight
Three titles are up for grabs Saturday night in Las Vegas, headlined by a WBC world welterweight championship clash between titleholder Mario Barrios and fan-favorite Ryan Garcia.
With a much-needed victory on Saturday night in Las Vegas, NV, Ryan Garcia put together a performance of a lifetime as he earned a dominant unanimous decision (119-108, 120-107 & 118-109) over Mario Barrios live on DAZN PPV.
Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) earned his first world title as Barrios (29-3-2, 18 KOs) did not have any answers for Garcia’s offense. After the fight, Garcia called out Shakur Stevenson to be his next fight.
When is the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Fight Card?
Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia will face each other in a battle for the WBC Welterweight Title on Saturday, February 21 (Feb. 22 in AUS)
Where is the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Fight Card?
Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia will face each other in a battle for the WBC Welterweight Title on at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barrios vs Garcia fight time and ring walks
The main event is set to begin at 5am GMT, which is 9pm local time. The undercard is set to get underway from 1am GMT, which is 5pm local time.
How to watch Barrios vs Garcia Fight Card, where to stream live
TV channel and live stream: The bout will take place exclusively on DAZN, where you can purchase the pay-per-view at a cost of £24.99.
Australian Fans: You can order the full fight card NOW with Main Event and Kayo Sports.
Ryan Garcia beat Mario Barrios in 12th RD, Round by round highlights
Round 1: Garcia drops Barrios with a right hand just 30 seconds in. Barrios is hurt early but survives the round.
Round 2: Garcia’s speed gives him the edge again. He looks sharp and in control through the opening rounds.
Round 3: Garcia continues landing effectively. Barrios absorbs damage and struggles to handle Garcia’s speed.
Round 4: Garcia sets a fast pace with crisp combinations, especially finding success with his right hand.
Round 5: Barrios shows toughness, but Garcia’s right hand visibly hurts him and leaves his legs unsteady.
Round 6: A Garcia body shot appears to send Barrios down, though it’s ruled a slip due to tangled feet.
Round 7: Barrios still has no answer for Garcia’s right hand. Garcia lands a strong early shot and follows with a flurry.
Round 8: Barrios performs better but not enough to win the round. Frustration begins to show.
Round 9: Garcia remains in control. Barrios hasn’t done enough to claim a round, and doctors check on him afterward.
Round 10: Garcia lands a sharp combination that may have broken Barrios’ nose. A doctor examines Barrios again, but he continues.
Round 11: Garcia slows slightly but still appears to have won every round so far.
Round 12: The fight goes the distance, but Garcia clearly outboxes Barrios from start to finish, leaving little doubt about the outcome.
Bektemir Melikuziev def. Sena Agbeko
Melikuziev earned the victory in the seventh round of the fight. He delivered a left hand to the face of Agbeko to drop him on the mat. Agbeko managed to get back up and got clearance to continue from the official.
Draw: Frank Martin-Nahir Albright
Martin rocked Albright with a left hand at the end of the fifth round. Martin continued to be the be agressive, starting the sixth round with a flurry of shots.
Martin has been in complete control throughout the night. Albright put together some good rounds to finish out the fight. The officials all scored the final a draw with a 95-95 score.
Barrios vs. Garcia Fight Card Results, Full List of Winners
Ryan Garcia def. Mario Barrios (c) via unanimous decision for the WBC welterweight title (119-108, 120-107, 118-109)
Gary Antuanne Russell (c) def. Andy Hiraoka via unanimous decision for the WBA super lightweight title (117-110, 116-111, 116-111)
Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright ends in a draw (95-95, 95-95, 95-95)
Bektemir Melikuziev def. Sena Agbeko via TKO (2:58 into round seven)
Amari Jones def. Luis Arias via TKO (end of round four)
Mohammed Alakel def. David Calabro via TKO (2:27 into round two)
Joshua Edwards def. Brandon Colantonio (62-54, 62-54, 62-54)
Super lightweight: Richardson Hitchins was unable to fight due to illness. His IBF title fight with Oscar Duarte was cancelled.
Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios: Prelims results, Highlights
Gary Antuanne Russell (19-1, 17 KOs) had to dig deep, but he was able to secure a unanimous decision victory over Andy Hiraoka (24-1, 19 KOs). The judges scored this one 117-110, 116-111, and 116-111 for Russell, who defended his WBA 140 lb crown and looks toward bigger fights for the rest of the year.
Frank Martin (19-1-1, 13 KOs) and Nahir Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs) backed up all their fight week trash talk and put on a great fight. Unfortunately, the judges couldn’t decide a winner, as all three scored it 95-95, resulting in a unanimous draw.
Bektemir Melikuziev (17-1, 11 KOs) scored a dominant seventh-round TKO over Sena Agbeko (29-5, 23 KOs). Although Melikuziev had cuts on both of his eyebrows, Bek landed a right hook by Agbeko’s ear, which caused him to wobble. Bek finished with a straight left hand that knocked down Agbeko, and after he beat the count, Bek landed another straight left. The referee stopped the fight with two seconds remaining in the round.
Super lightweight: Richardson Hitchins was unable to fight due to illness. His IBF title fight with Oscar Duarte was cancelled.
TALE OF THE TAPE: Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia
Mario Barrios -- Ryan Garcia
Nationality : American -- Nationality : American
Age: 30 -- Age 27
Height: 6’ 0” -- Height: 5’ 9”
Reach: 74” -- Reach: 74”
Total Bouts: 33 -- Total Bouts: 27
Fight Record: 29-2-2 (18 KOs) -- Fight Record: 24-2-2 (20 KOs)
Barrios vs Garcia Fight Predictions
Nick Walshaw: Ryan Garcia TKO R6
OK, so Ryan Garcia may be more unpredictable than Jeff Thomson slinging them down off a long run during 1970s World Series Cricket. Still, the enigmatic American’s left hook remains a thing of beauty -- and brutality. Couple that too with Mario Barrios being susceptible to the occasional defensive lapse, and we’ll take the $2.50 being offered online for a Garcia KO.
James Cooney: Ryan Garcia TKO R6
Garcia’s hand speed will be too much for Barrios. Once the pace of the fight settles, I see him stopping Barrios in the middle rounds.
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