Center stage now belongs to one A.J. McKee.
McKee, the 22-year-old son of Antonio McKee, has raced out to a 9-0 start as a professional while finishing six of his nine opponents. He last appeared at Bellator 182 on Aug. 25, when he took a three-round unanimous decision from journeyman Blair Tugman. A stablemate of reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder Conor McGregor, Moore has won three of his past four bouts, losing only to Daniel Weichel in that stretch.
Bellator 187 “McKee vs. Moore” -- which airs on Spike at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT -- also features a pair of catchweight confrontations, as Paul Redmond (160.5) meets Sergio de Jesus Santos (159.6) and Kevin Ferguson Jr. (165), aka “Baby Slice,” takes on Fred Freeman (160).
Bellator 187 Weigh-in Results:
A.J. McKee (145.5) vs. Brian Moore (145.8)
Sinead Kavanagh (*143.8) vs. Maria Casanova (137.8)
Charlie Ward (185.6) vs. John Redmond (184.6)
Kevin Ferguson Jr. (165) vs. Fred Freeman (160)
Paul Redmond (160.5) vs. Sergio de Jesus Santos (159.6)
BAMMA ‘Dublin’ Weigh-in Results:
Alex Lohore (170) vs. Richard Kiely (169.4)
Andy Young (124.8) vs. Daniel Barez (125)
Blaine O'Driscoll (135.4) vs. Dominique Wooding (135.4)
Dylan Tuke (145.6) vs. David Khalsa (145.8)
Ion Pascu (170.6) vs. Omar Jesus Santana (*171.4)
* Missed weight