Bellator MMA's rising Irish star James Gallagher earned his second victory in a row when he defeated Jeremiah Labiano at Bellator 223 in London, England. Speaking candidly to the media in a post-fight scrum, Gallagher revealed that he suffered a mental breakdown two weeks prior to his showdown with "The Kid" that nearly kept from his competing altogether.
"Two weeks ago, I pulled out," admitted Gallagher. "I pulled out of the fight two weeks ago. I texted my coach and said 'I can't do it anymore.' I had a panic attack in the gym.