James Gallagher

Hailing from Strabane, Northern Ireland, James Gallagher is the heaviest thing to hit the Bellator circuit in a long time. With a near-perfect fight record and penchant for fast-paced takedowns, ‘The Strabanimal’ already counts among the sport’s must-watch fighters. Commentators have compared Gallagher to his Straight Blast Gym Ireland teammate and MMA icon Conor McGregor. But make no mistake, Gallagher came to create a legacy of his own in modern MMA fighting, all the way to the throne. His impeccable jiu jitsu is matched by a fierce striking ability and an instinct for shutting down opponents regardless of their fighting style. Since his Bellator debut in 2016, Gallagher has made a name for himself by ending most of his bouts via submission – more often than not in the first round! Don’t call him the Submissions King just yet, but young Sir James is building a legacy of high-profile tap-outs for prosperity. Ultimately, a title fight will prove undeniable, as Gallagher himself already claimed: “Give me that belt! It’s mine!”