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סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 14, 2016) – Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challengerדניאל וועיטשעל (37-9) take on Dublin’s own Paul Redmond (11-6) בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on דעצעמבער. 16.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 נק) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist סאַטאָשי ישיי (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.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale הייַנט בייַBellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also get to experience a complete fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, באַממאַ. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy(13-1, 1 נק) קעגן Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) קעגן מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן(18-4).

A winner in nine of his last 10 ענדס, dating back to 2012, Weichel seems to be hitting his stride under the direction of Bellator MMA. “The Weasel” will enter the cage for the 47th time as a professional, a 14-year career that has seen him emerge victorious 37 צייטן, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 פון זיין 37 victims over his career, אַרייַנגערעכנט 21 דורך וועג פון סאַבמישאַן, 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 געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן און רובֿ לעצטנס עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at "בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo,"as he prepares to take on Ireland’s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on דעצעמבער. 16.

 

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’s 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 קאַריערע וויקטאָריעס, including nine finishes including five knockouts. “Redser” will look to build off of his most recent victory at “BAMMA 26,”a unanimous decision win over Chris Stringer. With each of Redmond’s 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.

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: מוכאַמעד "מלך מאָ" לאַוואַל (19-5, 1 נק) ווס. סאַטאָשי ישיי (14-6-1)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) ווס. טבאַ

Featherweight Main Card Bout: דניאל וועיטשעל (37-9) ווס. Paul Redmond (11-6)

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 נק) ווס. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) ווס. מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן (18-4)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) ווס. Sean Tobin (4-2)