Ricky Bandejas (11-1 MMA) picked up a statement win in his promotional debut at last night’s Bellator 204 event scoring a first-round knockout victory over the previously undefeated and highly touted James Gallagher.
Bandejas was able to drop Gallagher just minutes in to the opening frame with a crisp right hand. James would scramble back to his feet but would quickly be sent back to the canvas after eating a kick that looked similar to former WWE wrestler Shawn Michaels famous sweet chin music finisher.
Check it out:
GRAN NOCAUT#BellatorxFOX | Ricky Bandejas acomodó a Gallagher con un highkick y después terminó el combate en el suelo. pic.twitter.com/SnQtg1cYt4
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Shortly following the conclusion of last night’s Bandejas vs. Gallagher fight, a handful of fellow fighters shared their thoughts on the result.
It’s the Jimmy Chicken Show now? #Bellator204
advertisement – continue reading below— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) August 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/ALIAQUINTA/status/1030633540831076353
Let's gooooooo @rickybandejas
advertisement – continue reading below— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) August 18, 2018
Damn! Bandejas weathered a tough early storm and gets the huge win! #Bellator204
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/ALIAQUINTA/status/1030634675960799232
https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje/status/1030634751961444352
https://twitter.com/USMAN84kg/status/1030634832890613760
LOL at Gallagher. I’d knock him out in the first exchange. #Bellator204
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) August 18, 2018
The chicken was exposed #Bellator204 #foxsport
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) August 18, 2018
Everybody talking about Gallagher this Gallagher that!! Yall better quit disrespecting our team, cuz we coming for all the straps!!! Pretty @rickybandejas for the FINISH!! #ncmma #westraphuntingbaby #cuffingseason #Bellator204
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) August 18, 2018
James Gallagher would release a statement shortly following his shocking loss. You can read that here.
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