LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 10: Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn face off at the press conference for their bout at T-Mobile Arena on September 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa Boxing/Zuffa Boxing via Getty Images)
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We heard a lot about Conor Benn struggling to make weight for Saturday’s clash with Ryan Garcia, but that didn’t appear to be the case on Friday. Benn weighed in at a ready 146 pounds on Friday morning and Garcia was even lighter at 145.5 pounds. Both men appear to be ready and in great physical condition, which could help to produce a memorable championship fight. I must admit, this one is even more special because it is actually for a world title. Need info on when the men will walk? Let’s talk Garcia-Benn.
Garcia vs. Benn Weigh-In Results
| Bout | Weights | Division and Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn | 145.5 vs. 146 | Welterweight, 12, world title |
| Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian | 199 vs. 200 | Cruiserweight, 12, world title |
| Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs. Raphael Akpejiori | 231.5 vs. 246 | Heavyweight, 8 |
| Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes | 134.5 vs. 135 | Lightweight, 10 |
| Oswaldo Molina vs. Pablo Rubio | 131.5 vs. 131 | Lightweight, 6, prelims |
| Abel Gonzalez vs. Raul Salomon | 167.5 vs. 167 | Super middleweight, 8, prelims |
| Vlad Panin vs. Dakota Linger | 151.5 vs. 150.5 | Super welterweight, 6, prelims |
| Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha | 146.5 vs. 146.5 | Welterweight, 10, prelims |
| Sean Garcia vs. Abraham Morales | 134 vs. 134 | Lightweight, 6, prelims |
There is no rehydration clause in this contract, which matters more than the scale did. Benn has said he expects to enter the ring around 175 pounds. Garcia projects himself around 157. Nothing in the deal stops either number. Garcia also spent fight week insisting Benn was nowhere near the limit, then stepped on the scale half a pound lighter than the man he was accusing.
Start Time and Ring Walks
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Prelims | 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT |
| Main card | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Main event ring walks | Approximately 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT |
| United States | Paramount+, included with any plan |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN pay-per-view |
| Bouts | Nine |
Garcia and Benn weren’t the only ones to make weight on the card. Like Saturday’s Noche UFC card, every fighter on the prelims and main event was on weight. You can see all the official weights below.
Who wins Garcia-Benn? It comes down to a few things. Can Benn handle Garcia’s hand speed? If he cannot, it could be a short night for him. If Benn can handle the hand speed and he can get inside to make it a dirtier, grimy battle, he could find some success — especially in the later rounds. Garcia is one of the most talented fighters in the world, but when he doesn’t land his left hook and abandons his jab, he is beatable by the top competition. We’ll see if Benn can prove himself to be in that number on Saturday night.
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