For the second time in history, the sport of mixed martial arts is being contested in the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
On Saturday, Bellator MMA hosted one of their most stacked cards in the promotion’s history.
In Bellator’s first fight to take place in New York City, John Salgado fought Hugh McKenna.
Both fighters traded punches to start the fight. McKenna also used kicks early in the fight. McKenna controlled the cage, but Salgado kept moving and didn’t allow McKenna to mount much offense. Salgado slipped allowing McKenna to engage a clinch. McKenna threw knees and punches with his opponent against the cage. McKenna then landed a powerful takedown and secured top position. Once he moved into full mount, McKenna began throwing ground and pound. McKenna then went for a straight armbar, followed by a kimura which ended the fight.
Official Result:
Hugh McKenna def. John Salgado by submission (Round 1)
