The three-fight “First on Prime” prelim card streams live and free on Prime Video starting at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT. Garcia vs. Newman II is the main event of the prelims, with ring walks expected around 7:00–7:30 PM ET (depending on undercard pace). This leads directly into the main PBC PPV card at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The iconic 16,800-seat venue on the Las Vegas Strip is hosting the full stacked PBC event.
Fighter Profiles and Recent Form
Elijah Garcia – United States (Phoenix, AZ)
Record: 17-1-0 (13 KOs, 76.5% KO rate)
Age: 22
Height/Reach: 6’0″ / 71″
Stance: Southpaw
Recent Form (last 5 bouts): Win (Mar 22, 2025 – SD 10 vs. Terrell Gausha; survived early knockdown to win split decision) → Loss (Jun 15, 2024 – SD 10 vs. Kyrone Davis) → Win (Sep 30, 2023 – TKO 8 vs. Armando Reséndiz) → Win (Apr 2023 – UD 10 vs. Kevin Salgado Zambrano) → Earlier stoppage wins. Garcia is a fast-rising super middleweight prospect with elite power, athleticism, and a proven ability to overcome adversity. His gritty win over veteran Gausha in March 2025 showed heart and durability after hitting the canvas early. At just 22, he’s already fought at a high level and is viewed as a future world-title contender in the 168-lb division.
Kevin Newman II (“The Second Coming”) – United States
Record: 18-3-1 (11 KOs, 61% KO rate)
Age: 34
Height/Reach: 6’1″ / 74½”
Stance: Orthodox
Recent Form (last 5 bouts): Multiple wins on a 6–7 fight winning streak (including TKO 4 vs. Eric Robles in 2024 and UD 8 vs. Quilisto Madera in 2023) → Earlier mixed results with regional-level victories. Newman has been active and consistent against domestic opposition. Newman is a battle-tested veteran with solid experience and a strong amateur background (state/regional Golden Gloves titles). He’s dangerous with power and durability but has faced limited top-tier competition recently. This is a classic “gatekeeper” test for a young prospect.
Fight History & Matchup Breakdown
This is a youth vs. experience super middleweight clash over 10 rounds. Garcia (only 80 pro rounds) brings explosive southpaw power and momentum, while Newman II (110+ rounds) offers veteran savvy and a reach advantage.
Key Advantages for Garcia:
Massive 12-year youth edge and fresher legs.
Higher KO rate and proven big-fight experience (Gausha, Davis).
Southpaw stance that could trouble Newman’s orthodox style.
Potential Edges for Newman II:
Experience and length (74½” reach).
Recent winning streak and durability.
Injury Report
No injuries reported for either fighter. Both are confirmed healthy and cleared, with full training camps completed and no weigh-in or medical issues noted in PBC announcements.
FIGHT ODDS
Elijah Garcia – 300
Kevin Newman + 250
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
