Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Round Two
Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn by technical knockout at 1:25 of the second round on September 12, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia retained the WBC welterweight title in the main event. The result completed the return date that Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya had discussed in the interview attached to this article.
Benn was hurt by a right hand and went down in the second round. Garcia followed with punches against the ropes, prompting referee Thomas Taylor to step in. UFC’s official event report and the WBC’s September activity report both list the result as a second-round stoppage for Garcia.
The bout followed a contentious buildup involving promoter comments and questions over who would appear on the card. Those negotiations are now historical context; the official outcome is clear. Garcia made the first defense of his welterweight title, while Benn suffered his first defeat since returning to the division.
The finish also settled the central claim in the original interview: Garcia did return on September 12, and Benn was the opponent. De La Hoya’s broader comments about other matchups remain opinions or negotiations unless the fighters and promoters announce a confirmed bout. The score should be recorded as a second-round TKO at 1:25, not as a knockout or an uncompleted booking.
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