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James Gallagher

"The Strabanimal"
13-4-0IrelandIrelandLast 5
Amateur MMA 10-0Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Kazumasa Majima · Submission · Apr 12, 2026

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Kazumasa MajimaSUB · R3 2:35
RIZINRIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA·April 12, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

James Gallagher holds a professional MMA record of 13-4-0. Gallagher has won 13 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Gallagher also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: April 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, ACA, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
DOB
Oct 24, 1996
Age
29
Nationality
Ireland
Birthplace
Strabane, West Tyrone, Ireland

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • SBG Ireland

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 13-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed0.64per min
Strikes absorbed5.80per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts2.4per 15 min

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kazumasa Majima
    RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA· Apr 12, 2026· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 19-6
    SUB
    R3 · 2:35
  2. WIN
    vs Fabrício Soares
    971 FC 2· Jun 14, 2025· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:43
  3. LOSS
    vs Leandro Higo
    Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs Moore· Mar 22, 2024· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 23-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs James Gonzalez
    Bellator 298: Storley vs Ward· Aug 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 10-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Patchy Mix
    Bellator 270: Queally vs Pitbull 2· Nov 5, 2021· 11-2 vs 15-1
    SUB
    R3 · 0:39
  6. WIN
    vs Cal Ellenor
    Bellator Europe: Gallagher vs Ellenor· Oct 3, 2020· 11-1 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:31
  7. WIN
    vs Roman Salazar
    Bellator 228: Pitbull vs Archuleta· Sep 28, 2019· 10-1 vs 13-10
    SUB
    R1 · 0:35
  8. WIN
    vs Jeremiah Labiano
    Bellator 223: Mousasi vs Lovato Jr.· Jun 22, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 12-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Steven Graham
    Bellator 217: Gallagher vs Graham· Feb 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 6-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  10. LOSS
    vs Ricky Bandejas
    Bellator 204: Caldwell vs Lahat· Aug 17, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 11-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:49
  11. WIN
    vs Chinzo Machida
    Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs Silva· Jun 24, 2017· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:22
  12. WIN
    vs Kirill Medvedovski
    Bellator 173: McGeary vs McDermott· Feb 24, 2017· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:53
  13. WIN
    vs Anthony Taylor
    Bellator 169: Lawal vs Ishii· Dec 16, 2016· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R3
  14. WIN
    vs Mike Cutting
    Bellator 158: Daley vs Lima· Jul 16, 2016· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 7-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Gerard Gilmore
    BAMMA 24: Kone Vs. Phillips· Feb 27, 2016· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  16. WIN
    vs Declan McAleenan
    Chaos FC 15· Dec 5, 2015· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Denis Ahern
    Cage Kings 3· Oct 17, 2015· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1649▼32
Peak
1776Oct 3, 2020
Rated fights
17
150016001700201620182020202220242026Oct 17, 2015 · 1541Dec 5, 2015 · 1576Feb 27, 2016 · 1613Jul 16, 2016 · 1648Dec 16, 2016 · 1688Feb 24, 2017 · 1716Jun 24, 2017 · 1741Aug 17, 2018 · 1699Feb 23, 2019 · 1717Jun 22, 2019 · 1736Sep 28, 2019 · 1756Oct 3, 2020 · 1776Nov 5, 2021 · 1744Aug 11, 2023 · 1698Mar 22, 2024 · 1678Jun 14, 2025 · 1681Apr 12, 2026 · 16491649

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Frequently asked questions

When does James Gallagher fight next?

James Gallagher has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James Gallagher's record?

James Gallagher's professional MMA record is 13-4-0.

Who is James Gallagher fighting next?

James Gallagher's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James Gallagher fight last?

James Gallagher most recently fought Kazumasa Majima at RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA on Sunday, April 12, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does James Gallagher fight in?

James Gallagher fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does James Gallagher have?

James Gallagher has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How tall is James Gallagher?

James Gallagher is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does James Gallagher weigh?

James Gallagher weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is James Gallagher's reach?

James Gallagher has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is James Gallagher?

James Gallagher is 29 years old (born Oct 24, 1996).

Where is James Gallagher from?

James Gallagher is from Ireland.

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