James Gallagher is not showing any sign of nerves going into the biggest fight of his life.
The 19-year-old makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night against Mike Cutting and he's displaying all the confidence that comes with having never seen a second round in his professional career.
Since turning pro last year, the SBG prospect has gone 3-0 with all victories coming by way of first round submission.
And with all the buzz around him on the Irish circuit, Bellator were quick to sign him up and offer him a lucrative contract.
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'The Strabanimal' weighed in at 144.7 lbs for his featherweight clash with Cutting at Bellator 158 in London and, after stepping off the scales, he didn't hesitate to get in Cutting's face.
The pair exchanged shoves before being separated and Gallagher allowed himself a smile of contentment as he walked away from his opponent.
There's not long to go now.
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