Fighters react to Ricky Bandejas’ crushing KO of James Gallagher at Bellator 204

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:

https://twitter.com/FOXSportsArg/status/1030636396879470592

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

— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) August 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/ALIAQUINTA/status/1030633540831076353

Let's gooooooo @rickybandejas

— 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

That Irish boy can’t walk and talk now

— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) August 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/USMAN84kg/status/1030634832890613760

LOL at Gallagher. I’d knock him out in the first exchange. #Bellator204

— Patricio Pitbull (@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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