James Gallagher announced his release from PFL via Instagram.
Gallagher is one of several fighters who have requested to leave the organisation,
The Irishman has a record of 12-3 in his career.
James Gallagher Announces Release From Pfl
On Wednesday morning news broke of James Gallagher leaving PFL. The Irishman then took to Instagram and released a statement to his fans. James Gallagher said; “ I want to thank @pflmma for granting me my release out of my contract. I signed up to Bellator as a 19-year-old kid with a 3-0 record right into the main card in the @theo2london. @bellatormma was something special. I’m so grateful for all the years of hard work that I put in that I could be the first Irish guy at the fore front for them in Ireland to build up @bellator.europe.”
“I put my heart and soul into every event. I’m sad that this area of my life is over, but excited for my future as a 28-year-old young man who had to learn on the job I built my way up to CO main eventing Bellator 180 in a sold-out @thegarden in NYC to being main eventing on multiple occasions at home, the place where every Irish fighter dreams of selling out @3arenadublin. it was really just a cocky kid that worked hard and achieved his dreams. Furthermore, I’m so thankful to everyone at @bellatormma. They were a pleasure to work with and grow with over the years.”
James Gallagher went on to say; “I am only 28 years old young and have got veteran experience now from handling crowds, media and everything that comes with it. As the area of my life is over a new one begins. Thank you to absolutely everyone who supported my career with @bellatormma who spent their hard earned money to come and see me fight. The next rise is going to blow it out of the water. This is not the end, it’s the beginning of something better.”
Why are fighters leaving PFL?
James Gallagher is one of several fighters who have requested to leave the company. Patrico Freire and Patricky Freire, Gegard Mousasi, Neiman Gracie, and Kai Kamaka have all requested to leave the organisation in the past few weeks.
The main reason seems to be with inactivity with the promotion failing to negotiate any new fights for these fighters. As a result of this, fighters are leaving the organisation. After PFL announced that it would combine with Bellator it caused a debate as to whether both organisations could combine to compete with the UFC.
However, that seems impossible with the UFC getting stronger yearly and leaving their competition behind.
What is next for James Gallagher?
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