NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN
NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA
Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF. (Οκτώβριος 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Παρασκευή/Σάββατο εκδήλωση doubleleheader. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between Α.Ι. McKee (5-0) και Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-3).
Εν τω μεταξύ,, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) κατά John Teixeira (19-1-2).
The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Δεκέμβριος 2 και το Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort στην Thackerville, OK. Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από μόλις $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, καθώς και Ticketmaster και Bellator.com.
"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free την Παρασκευή on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική περιόδους θα καταγράψει ζωντανή στο Bellator.com και Η Bellator Mobile App.
"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free Σάββατο on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική περιόδους θα καταγράψει ζωντανή στο Bellator.com και Η Bellator Mobile App. Επιπλέον περιόδους θα ανακοινωθούν τις επόμενες εβδομάδες.
Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 άκρα, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 νίκες καριέρας. Από κάνει το ντεμπούτο του διαφημιστικού στα 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”
Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Κολοράντο, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Σιρβάν Kakai στο "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” Στο 39 ετών, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.
Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17ου time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. Στην κορυφή του ότι, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Ο Patricio "Pitbull" for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, με 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 νίκες, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Ο Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.
The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and 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. Με 14 από του 19 σταδιοδρομία νίκες έρχονται μέσω knockout ή υποβολής, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.
Ενημερώθηκε "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Κύρια Κάρτα:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Α.Ι. McKee (5-0) vs. Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-3)
Ενημερώθηκε "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Κύρια Κάρτα:
Featherweight Main Event: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)