Best fights of James Gallagher
Over 10 years as a professional, James Gallagher has compiled a 13-4 (10) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Gallagher loses to Leandro Higo via unanimous decision
On March 22, 2024 James Gallagher faced Leandro Higo in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Higo was 35 with a record of 22-6. Both Gallagher and Higo were coming off a win. Gallagher lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Higo.
2. James Gallagher submits Callum Ellenor
On October 3, 2020 James Gallagher faced Callum Ellenor in a bantamweight bout. Gallagher was 23 years old with a record of 10-1, and Ellenor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gallagher submitted Callum Ellenor via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. James Gallagher submits Steven Graham
On February 23, 2019 James Gallagher faced Steven Graham in a bantamweight bout. Gallagher was 22 years old with a record of 7-1, and Graham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was coming off a loss. Gallagher submitted Steven Graham via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. James Gallagher submits Chinzo Machida
On June 24, 2017 James Gallagher faced Chinzo Machida in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and Machida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gallagher submitted Chinzo Machida via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. James Gallagher submits Kirill Medvedovsky
On February 24, 2017 James Gallagher faced Kirill Medvedovsky in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 20 years old with a record of 5-0, and Medvedovsky was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Gallagher submitted Kirill Medvedovsky via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. James Gallagher submits Fabrício Soares
On June 14, 2025 James Gallagher faced Fabrício Soares in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 28 years old with a record of 12-3, and Soares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was coming off a loss. Gallagher submitted Fabrício Soares via armbar in the 2nd round.
7. James Gallagher submits Gerard Gilmore
On February 27, 2016 James Gallagher faced Gerard Gilmore in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 19 years old with a record of 2-0, and Gilmore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Gallagher submitted Gerard Gilmore via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. James Gallagher submits Declan McAleenan
On December 5, 2015 James Gallagher faced Declan McAleenan in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 19 years old with a record of 1-0, and McAleenan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher was coming off a win. Gallagher submitted Declan McAleenan via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. James Gallagher submits Denis Ahern
On October 17, 2015 James Gallagher faced Denis Ahern in a featherweight bout. Gallagher was 18 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ahern was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gallagher submitted Denis Ahern via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. James Gallagher loses to Patchy Mix via KO
On November 5, 2021 James Gallagher faced Patchy Mix in a bantamweight bout. Gallagher was 25 years old with a record of 11-1, and Mix was 28 with a record of 14-1. Gallagher was on a 4-fight winning streak and Mix was coming off a win. Mix submitted Gallagher via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.