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Bellator 196 headliner James Gallagher building highlight reel early in career

Bellator has pegged James Gallagher as one of its potential future stars. Next month, he’ll headline a Bellator show for the first time.

Gallagher (7-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA), who trains at the SBG Irelan gym that produced Conor McGregor, meets fellow unbeaten featherweight Adam Borics (6-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) in Bellator 196’s main event.

Bellator 196, which also will feature kickboxing bouts, takes place April 6 at Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, and the main card airs on Paramount.

The 21-year-old Gallagher is a perfect 4-0 since joining Bellator and has posted submission victories in his past three fights. In his most recent appearance, he stopped Chinzo Machida with a rear-naked choke at Bellator 180 at Madison Square Garden. (A subsequent Bellator 187 booking with Jeremiah Labiano fell apart due to an injury.)

Ahead of Gallagher’s fight with Borics, check out some of the highlights of his Bellator rise so far – not just in the cage, but on the mic.

And for more on Bellator 196, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 301: Anthony Smith teaches another lesson in misplaced doubt

What mattered most at UFC 301 at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * *

Jose Aldo discusses next career move after fighting out contract at UFC 301

Jose Aldo, one of the biggest names in MMA today, has completed his contract with the UFC and is on the verge of becoming one of the hottest free agents in the sport. The former UFC and WEC champion made his highly anticipated return to the octagon this past...

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