Bellator 167: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo 2 - December 3 (OFFICIAL DISCUSSION)

Bellator 167
December 3, 2016
WinStar World Casino & Resort        
Thackerville, Oklahoma, USA

Main Card
Darrion Caldwell (9-1)      vs.  (23-6) Joe Taimanglo   
Main Event | Bantamweight | 135 lbs (61 kg)
Justin Lawrence (9-3)       vs.    (20-1) John Teixeira   
Main Card | Featherweight | 145 lbs (66 kg)
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (4-0) vs.      (4-1) Emily Ducote    
Main Card | Female Flyweight | 125 lbs (57 kg)
Chidi Njokuani (15-4)        vs.       (7-0) Andre Fialho   
Main Card | Middleweight | 185 lbs (84 kg)

Bellator MMA will return to WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., on December 3 with a night of must-see mixed martial arts action, and the first  confirmed bout on the Spike-televised portion of the card will feature Pat Curran (22-7) and John Teixeira (20-1-2)

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17^th 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. On top of that, "Paddy Mike" will have the opportunity to join Patricio "Pitbull" for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, with 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 wins, including notable victories over current featherweight champion 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. With 14 of his 19 career wins coming by way of knockout or submission, you can be sure to see "Macapa" go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

Bellator announced two new fights to main card of Bellator 162 in Memphis Ilima "Ilimanator" Macfarlane (4-0) vs.  Emily "Gordinha" Ducote (4-1) and Chidi "Bang" Njokuani  (15-4) vs. Andre Fialho  (7-0)

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 ) against Derek Campos (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., on Saturday, December 3.

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. In addition, 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.

A bantamweight rematch pitting Darrion Caldwell (9-1) against Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) has been announced for Bellator 167 on December 3 in Oklahoma

Winnner of Macrfarlane v Ducote should fight winner Dalelio v Neviero for the strap.

With Patricky Pitbull injury, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) vs Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) II now elevated to Bellator167 Main Event

Card took some hits but is still very good and im watching this intead of that tuf bullshit lol.

Ill watch mighty mouse own elliot but thats about it.

fka wrote:Card took some hits but is still very good and im watching this intead of that tuf bullshit lol.

Ill watch mighty mouse own elliot but thats about it.

I'll be watching as well tonight.  Probably will be switching back and forth again between the two shows.  I just DVR both and watch both.