Watch: Irish MMA Fighter Nearly Takes Head Off To Set Up First Round TKO

Irish prize fighter Brian Moore was on the card last night for Bellator's 196 event. Moore came up against 28-year-old Giorgio Belsanti in a featherweight contest and delivered an impressive first-round guillotine choke victory.

.@SBG_Ireland @ThePikemanMoore is up next for #Bellator196 pic.twitter.com/Fff1tmaAFg

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) April 7, 2018

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The John Kavanagh trained fighter dropped Belsanti with a thunderously right hand that set up the finish.

Wow Belsanti can take a punch! #Bellator196 pic.twitter.com/wkVJsQWn8C

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) April 7, 2018

Job done ✔️ 1st round guillotine choke. After changing so much for this camp - I was happy I got to showcase a lot in the short time I was in there with solid striking, gnp and eventually a submission. Big shout out to my training partners and coaches in particular @coach_kavanagh - who continues to do so much for me. To @lukajelcicmma for coming to Budapest and helping with everything. To Stevo for the hard work he's put into my striking and to @lockgannon for his excellent work with the weight cut. Thanks to @mikekogan and all the guys at @bellatormma who are incredible to work with ☝️ Huge thanks for the messages and support the past week from all corners of the world especially home - it means so much to represent our country. Lastly, thanks to my 3 girls who support me and motivate me every second of every day. "For family and flag" ??

A post shared by Brian Moore (@brian_pikeman_moore) on Apr 6, 2018 at 10:28pm PDT

Moore is 30-years-old and the win takes his record to 11-6.