Former Bellator fighter James Gallagher granted PFL release: 'This is not the end'

"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 in sole into each and 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 as 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. I’m so thankful to everyone at @bellatormma they were a pleasure to work with and grow with over the years. 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 and We will make one thing clear there’s no fucking show like a JIMMY SHOW this is not the end, it’s the beginning of something bigger 🇮🇪 👑 Thank you @bellatormma 🙏🏻."