Overview
- The Gallagher–AlQaisi featherweight fight was removed from the ACA 194 card in Dubai on fight night after broadcast confusion.
- AlQaisi addressed the crowd and said Gallagher refused to fight because he was unhappy with the backstage warm-up area.
- Journalist Seán Sheehan reported the on-cage statement in real time, and multiple outlets subsequently detailed the cancellation scenes.
- Gallagher and AlQaisi completed weigh-ins and a respectful face-off the day before, and Gallagher posted that he was prepared for "the performance of my life."
- As of the latest coverage, Gallagher has offered no explanation, and reporters noted no other fighters publicly complained about the venue.