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 history of the promotion.
Popular Irish fighter James Gallagher fought Chinzo Machida, the brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida, at Bellator 180.
Gallagher stormed across the cage to start the fight. After both fighters landed strikes, Gallagher secured a takedown on Machida. Gallagher then gained full mount. Machida got busted open by the Irish fighter. Gallagher took Machida’s back. He then went for a rear-naked choke and finished the fight.
Official Result:
James Gallagher def. Chinzo Machida by submission (Round 1)
