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Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios live: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results tonight

Garcia will aim to take the WBC welterweight title from Barrios, and Conor Benn was thought to be next for the winner... until a shocking piece of news emerged on Friday

Alex Pattle Combat Sports Editor
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Ryan Garcia’s turbulent career has somehow led him to another world-title fight, as he aims to dethrone Mario Barrios in Las Vegas tonight.

Garcia, a former interim champion, eyes his first full world title as he challenges Barrios for the WBC welterweight belt, with Conor Benn watching on as the winner’s mandatory challenger. But will the British star actually be next for the victor between Garcia and Barrios?

Benn’s shock move to Zuffa Boxing on Friday has complicated matters; given Zuffa’s desire to move away from boxing’s traditional belt system, it’s conceivable that Benn will soon lose his status as WBC mandatory challenger.

In any case, Garcia will enter T-Mobile Arena on the back of an upset loss to Rolly Romero, who dropped and outpointed “King Ryan” last May, with many fans expressing surprise at Garcia challenging for gold in the wake of a defeat. Furthermore, the 27-year-old’s clash with Romero followed a one-year drug ban. Still, some see Barrios as there for the taking, as the 30-year-old defends his belt on the back of two straight draws – one of them coming against a 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao last summer.

Below, you can follow live updates and results from Barrios vs Garcia and the undercard fights. Purchase Barrios vs Garcia on DAZN, here.

What’s left before tonight’s main event?

Other than Barrios vs Garcia, we still have:

Gary Antuanne Russell (C) vs Andy Hiraoka (WBA super-lightweight title)

Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright (super-lightweight)

It’s Martin vs Albright up first.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:25

Can Garcia finally realise world-title dream?

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:18

Melikuziev finally stops Agbeko after breaking down opponent

Round seven

Finally Agbeko goes down in the seventh round!

He beats the ref’s count with 10 seconds to go, but he eats one more punch after standing, and it’s waved off!

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:13

Ryan Garcia arrives ahead of Mario Barrios title showdown

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:11

Melikuziev battles cut in Agbeko bout

Round six

Melikuziev has busted up the right eye of Agbeko. It’s badly swollen and looks like it could close up...

Meanwhile, Melikuziev’s team have done a decent job at treating his cut.

Nice footwork from the Uzbek, enabling him to land a variety of shots from different angles – but he’s admiring his work a bit too much.

Still, clever of him to keep targeting the body and not just head hunt. Agbeko is surely getting broken down here.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:08

Super-middleweight action under way with Melikuziev vs Agbeko

Round four

There’s a nasty clash of heads, which leaves Melikuziev with a cut on the right side of his brow.

After a brief pause in the action, the round resumes. Blood is trickling down Melikuziev’s face all the while.

Agbeko tries to stay active behind his jab, as Melikuziev battles more blood, and this is better by the Ghanaian-American!

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 02:01

Super-middleweight action under way with Melikuziev vs Agbeko

Round three

Melikuziev presses forward but walks onto a couple of short, straight shots from Agbeko.

Left hook downstairs, right hook upstairs by Melikuziev. Agbeko looks like he felt that body shot in particular.

Oh! Melikuziev has Agbeko on wobbly legs, but he doesn’t pounce immediately...

On delay, the Uzbek gets after Agbeko, who is proving a stationary target in phases.

Clean lands to the body and head by Melikuziev, who will surely pursue a finish hard in round four.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 01:56

Super-middleweight action under way with Melikuziev vs Agbeko

Round two

Two hooks then a cross through the guard of Agbeko. Melikuziev works the body again, too.

Agbeko lets his hands go but then freezes in front of Melikuziev, who tries to reassert himself.

Both men land to the head and body.

Some of these Melikuziev punches, it’s like he digs in at the end – like he’s trying to push his opponent after landing.

Good head movement and footwork by Melikuziev late in the round.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 01:52

Super-middleweight action under way with Melikuziev vs Agbeko

Round one

Agbeko is in ridiculous shape! He’s quickly put on the back foot, though, as Melikuziev applies pressure.

Good left hook from Agbeko, who steps off the centre line to land it, before he comes back with a right hand.

Melikuziev with a southpaw cross to the body now. And another, after a nice slip upstairs. Yet another cross to the body of Agbeko.

The next one goes up top, and Agbeko attacks the body of Melikuziev in a bid to arrest some momentum.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 01:48

Super-middleweight action ensues with Melikuziev vs Agbeko

Uzbek southpaw Melikuziev enters this one with a 16-1 (10 KOs) record, while Agbeko is 29-4 (23 KOs). Agbeko fights out of Nashville but is originally from Ghana.

Alex Pattle22 February 2026 01:39

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