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, CALIFÓRNIA. (Novembro 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) contra Derek Campos (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort em Thackerville, ESTÁ BEM., em Sábado, Dezembro 3.
In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Além, 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 Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1), bem como Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contra Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.
A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Por fim, uma luta de boxe entre Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) e C.R.. Davis (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, bem como Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.
"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT., enquanto "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free na sexta-feira on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App.
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 Ryan Couture, David 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 campanha, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “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, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 extremidades, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Com um histórico profissional de 3-1 em Thackerville, 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. Com 14 da sua 19 carreira vitórias vindo por nocaute ou finalização, 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 Isao Kobayashi em "Bellator 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, Missouri, 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 Aaron Pico, E Ruth e Tyrell Fortune 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 e dois títulos nacionais greco-romanos, 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, ESTÁ BEM., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort em Thackerville, em Dezembro 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.
Complete "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” Main Card:
Evento Principal Leve: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Campos (17-6)
Luta com recurso Flyweight: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)
Luta de recursos de peso médio: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)
Luta preliminar peso pena: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)
Cartão Preliminar Atualizado:
Luta preliminar peso-leve: Jarod Trice (Estréia) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)
Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)
Luta preliminar peso pena: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Fernando Gonzalez (Estréia) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)
