James Gallagher is primed and ready to return to the Bellator cage in a big way.

Gallagher, an Irish bantamweight and SBG Ireland teammate of Conor McGregor, took to Instagram on Monday to share that he has signed a contract for his next fight, though he called the detail of who his opponent will be “irrelevant.” That’s because all he’s focused on is how he performs.

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Contracts signed, opponent is irrelevant. The only thing relevant is improved skill set, performance and winning. The jimmy show is back 🇮🇪 I’m coming to make a statement.

Gallagher, 22, suffered the first loss of his career in August at Bellator 204, where he was knocked out by Ricky Bandejas. The defeat – and manner in which it occurred – brought the hype train surrounding the previously unbeaten Gallagher to a screeching halt.

Afterward, Gallagher was the target of heavy criticism on social media, which he seemingly took in stride.

Prior to the Bandejas loss, Gallagher had opened his pro career 7-0, including four wins under the Bellator banner, with six of those victories coming by way of submission.

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