A new comer in Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions, Michael Conlan, emerged victorious in his first fight as a professional.

The victory came at the expense of the game but limited Tim Ibarra of Denver, Colorado. Apparently motivated by the presence of Conor McGregor, an Irish MMA superstar, who accompanied him atop the ring and by the tremendous show of support by his Irish countrymen who reported to the fight venue, Conlan from the get go attacked Ibarra with incessant flurries. Sensing Tim Ibarra (4-5, 1KO) was in trouble, the referee stopped the fight allowing Michael Conlan (1-0 -1KO) to win by TKO in the third round per ESPN.