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THACKERVILLE, ಸರಿ. (ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, ಎಡ್ವರ್ಡೊ Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with ಜೋ ವಾರೆನ್ (14-6) ನಲ್ಲಿ “Bellator 166” ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, ಹಾಗೆಯೇ “ದುದು” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

ಪಂದ್ಯದ ನಂತರ, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for ನಾಳೆ ರಾತ್ರಿಯ “Bellator 167” ಘಟನೆಯ, which pits Joe Taimanglo ವಿರುದ್ಧ Darrion ಕಾಲ್ಡ್ವೆಲ್.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, ಎ.ಜೆ.. ಕೀ (6-0) came from behind to defeat ರೇ ವುಡ್ (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. ಆದಾಗ್ಯೂ, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Fighting out of Long Beach, ಕ್ಯಾಲಿಫೋರ್ನಿಯಾ., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentಎಮ್ಯಾನುಯೆಲ್ ಸ್ಯಾಂಚೆಝ್.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, ಮಾರ್ಕೋಸ್ Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with ಸಿ.ಆರ್. ಡೇವಿಸ್ (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 ಪ್ರಚಾರ. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಪಂದ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ “ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 166,“ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ ಹನಿಕಟ್ (9-1, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, ಸೋಲಿಸುವ ಬೆನ್ ರೈಟರ್ (17-2-1) ಅವಿರೋಧ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಮೂಲಕ (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶಗಳು:

Gregory Babene (18-11) ಸೋಲಿಸಿದರು ಎಮಿಲಿಯೊ Sordi (14-6) ಸಲ್ಲಿಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ (ಕತೆ ಚೋಕ್) ನಲ್ಲಿ 3:11 ಸುತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು

Treston Thomison (10-4) ಸೋಲಿಸಿದರು Dawond Pickney (10-6) ಸಲ್ಲಿಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ (Arm-bar) ನಲ್ಲಿ :51 ಸುತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು

Derrick Adkins (9-3) ಸೋಲಿಸಿದರು ಕ್ರಿಸ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್ (10-5) ಸಲ್ಲಿಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ (Brabo ಚೋಕ್) ನಲ್ಲಿ 4:09 ಸುತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡು

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) ಸೋಲಿಸಿದರು John King (4-4) ಅವಿರೋಧ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಮೂಲಕ (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, ಕ್ಯಾಲಿಫ್. (ನವೆಂಬರ್ 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to ಪ್ಯಾಟ್ ಕರ್ರನ್, who was originally scheduled to fight ಜಾನ್ ಟೀಕ್ಸೀರಾ(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky ಪಿಟ್ಬುಲ್ (16-8) ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಡೆರೆಕ್ ಫೀಲ್ಡ್ಸ್ (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Thackerville ರಲ್ಲಿ ರೆಸಾರ್ಟ್, ಸರಿ., ಮೇಲೆ ಶನಿವಾರ, ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face ಜಸ್ಟಿನ್ ಲಾರೆನ್ಸ್ (9-3) in main card action. ಜೊತೆಗೆ, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar ಇಲಿಮಾ-ಲೀ ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಫಾರ್ಲೇನ್ (4-0) ವಿರುದ್ಧ Emily Ducote (4-1), ಹಾಗೂ Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ) ವಿರುದ್ಧ Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion ಎಡ್ವರ್ಡೊ Dantas (18-4) ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಜೋ ವಾರೆನ್ (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect ಎ.ಜೆ.. ಕೀ (5-0) ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಎಮ್ಯಾನುಯೆಲ್ ಸ್ಯಾಂಚೆಝ್ (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Lastly, ನಡುವೆ ಬಾಂಟಮ್ ಸರದಿಯ ಮಾರ್ಕೋಸ್ Galvao (17-7-1) ಮತ್ತು ಸಿ.ಆರ್. ಡೇವಿಸ್ (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 167: ಪಿಟ್ಬುಲ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ಮತ್ತು/8 p.m. CT., ಹಾಗೆಯೇ "ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ಮತ್ತು/8 p.m. ಸಿಟಿ. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com ಮತ್ತು ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses ರಯಾನ್ ಕೌಚರ್, ಡೇವಿಡ್ Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 ಪ್ರಚಾರ, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against ಮೈಕೆಲ್ ಚಾಂಡ್ಲರ್. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, ಟೆಕ್ಸಾಸ್, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 ತುದಿಗಳನ್ನು, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 Thackerville ರಲ್ಲಿ, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. ಜೊತೆ 14 ತನ್ನ 19 ವೃತ್ತಿ ನಾಕ್ಔಟ್ ಅಥವಾ ಸಲ್ಲಿಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ ಬರುವ ಗೆಲುವುಗಳು, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over ಇಸಾವೊ Kobayashi ನಲ್ಲಿ "ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Dating back to 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, ಮಿಸ್ಸೌರಿ, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins ಆರನ್ ಪಿಕೊ, ಮತ್ತು ರುತ್ ಮತ್ತು ಟೈರೆಲ್ ಫಾರ್ಚೂನ್ as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, ಸರಿ., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Thackerville ರಲ್ಲಿ ರೆಸಾರ್ಟ್, ಮೇಲೆ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

ಕಂಪ್ಲೀಟ್ "ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 167: ಪಿಟ್ಬುಲ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Campos 2” Main Card:

ಹಗುರವಾದ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಘಟನೆ: Patricky "ಪಿಟ್ಬುಲ್" ಫ್ರಯರೆ`ಸ್ (16-8) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. ಡೆರೆಕ್ ಫೀಲ್ಡ್ಸ್ (17-6)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: ಜಾನ್ ಟೀಕ್ಸೀರಾ (19-1-2) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. ಜಸ್ಟಿನ್ ಲಾರೆನ್ಸ್ (9-3)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (ಚೊಚ್ಚಲ) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. ಡಕೋಟಾ ಕೊಕ್ರೇನ್ (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) ಸ್ಟೀಫನ್ Banaszak (5-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: ಜಸ್ಟಿನ್ ಪ್ಯಾಟರ್ಸನ್ (7-1) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: ಫರ್ನಾಂಡೊ ಗೊಂಜಾಲೆಜ್ (ಚೊಚ್ಚಲ) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Chris Hicks (3-8)