Mario Barrios dominates Yordenis Ugas to lopsided decision - The Ring

Mario Barrios defeats Yordenis Ugas in unanimous decision victory on the Canelo-Charlo undercard. Barrios dropped Ugas twice.

In a thrilling match on the Canelo-Charlo undercard, Mario Barrios emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win over Yordenis Ugas. Barrios, hailing from San Antonio, Texas, dropped Ugas twice during the fight, showcasing his dominance in the ring. The judges' scores were 118-107, 118-107, and 117-108 in favor of Barrios, who now boasts a record of 28-2 with 18 knockouts.

The fight started evenly, with both fighters testing the waters in the opening round. However, it was Barrios who made the first significant move, landing a powerful jab towards the end of the second round that sent Ugas to the canvas. Despite the knockdown, Ugas appeared unfazed, more surprised than hurt by the blow.

The knockdown seemed to ignite a fire within Ugas, as he aggressively attacked Barrios in the third round, unleashing a barrage of combinations to his head. Ugas continued to target Barrios' body with punches, while Barrios relied on his jab to keep Ugas at bay. However, Ugas found opportunities to counter with right crosses to Barrios' head.

Barrios found his rhythm again in the seventh round, asserting his dominance with well-timed right hands and combinations to Ugas' head. By the eighth round, Ugas had noticeable swelling below his right eye, reminiscent of the injury he sustained in a previous fight against Spence. The swelling worsened as the fight progressed, prompting the ringside physician to examine Ugas' bruising before rounds 10, 11, and 12.

In the final round, Barrios delivered a devastating counter left hook to Ugas' head, sending him to the canvas for the second time. Although Ugas managed to beat the count, his mouthpiece repeatedly fell out, leading to a point deduction by referee Thomas Taylor. Despite a late rally from Ugas, it was not enough to overcome the deficit from the earlier rounds.

Barrios, 28 years old, has now secured two consecutive victories following his defeats to Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman. Reflecting on his performance, Barrios acknowledged the importance of the knockdown in the second round, which set the tone for the fight. He also credited his training camp for preparing him for a tough battle against Ugas.

On the other hand, Ugas, 37 years old, who originally hails from Santiago, Cuba, and currently resides in Las Vegas, falls to a record of 27-6 with 12 knockouts. Despite the loss, Ugas showed resilience and had his moments during the fight, particularly in the final minute of the last round.

Overall, the fight between Barrios and Ugas captivated fans with its intensity and skillful displays from both fighters. Barrios' victory solidifies his position in the welterweight division, while Ugas will undoubtedly regroup and look to bounce back in his future bouts.