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\"image002\"<\/a>Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challenger Daniel Weichel (37-9) take on Dublin\u2019s own Paul Redmond (11-6) at \u201cBellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii,\u201d which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on Dec. 16.<\/p>\n

\u201cBellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii,\u201d will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting \u201cKing Mo\u201d (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cBellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii\u201d start at 35\u20ac and go on sale TODAY at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET\/8 p.m. CT. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also get to experience a complete fight card from Europe\u2019s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. \u201cBAMMA 27\u201d will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) against Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) against Martin Stapleton (18-4).<\/p>\n

A winner in nine of his last 10 bouts, dating back to 2012, Weichel seems to be hitting his stride under the direction of Bellator MMA. \u201cThe Weasel\u201d will enter the cage for the 47th time as a professional, a 14-year career that has seen him emerge victorious 37 times, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 of his 37 victims over his career, including 21 by way of submission, making him one of the most feared featherweights on the ground. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, the German submission specialist has collected wins in six of his seven bouts, including consecutive victories over the likes of Georgi Karakhanyan and most recently Emmanuel Sanchez. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at \u201cBellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo,\u201d as he prepares to take on Ireland\u2019s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on Dec. 16.<\/p>\n

After beginning his professional career as a lightweight, Redmond made the transition to the featherweight division in 2015 and will immediately face a stiff test against one of Bellator MMA\u2019s best in Weichel. The 29-year-old Dublin, Ireland native will be making his Bellator MMA debut after spending his 2015 campaign competing for the UFC. Redmond has recorded 11 career victories, including nine finishes including five knockouts. \u201cRedser\u201d will look to build off of his most recent victory at \u201cBAMMA 26,\u201d a unanimous decision win over Chris Stringer. With each of Redmond\u2019s nine finishes coming in the second round, we can be sure to see the hometown favorite attempt to wear down Weichel and add to his impressive total.<\/p>\n

Updated \u201cBellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii\u201d Main Card:<\/p>\n

Heavyweight Main Event: Muhammed \u201cKing Mo\u201d Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)<\/p>\n

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. TBA<\/p>\n

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Daniel Weichel (37-9) vs. Paul Redmond (11-6)<\/p>\n

Updated \u201cBAMMA 27\u201d Main Card:<\/p>\n

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs. Alan Philpott (16-8)<\/p>\n

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)<\/p>\n

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)<\/p>\n