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Bellator 167: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo 2
Bellator 167 was headlined by a bantamweight fight pitting Darrion Caldwell against Joe Taimanglo. Caldwell and Taimanglo previously met in a catchweight bout at Bellator 159. Caldwell did well in the first two rounds, but was caught with a fight-ending guillotine choke nine seconds into the third round. The defeat was the first loss of Caldwell’s career and Caldwell was a 14-1 favorite entering the bout, making the upset the fourth biggest in MMA history. Taimanglo was riding a four-fight winning streak into the rematch. Caldwell came into the first bout with Taimanglo off a career-best win over Joe Warren at Bellator 151. A featherweight bout between Pat Curran and John Teixeira was also scheduled for this card. However, the fight was cancelled in early November due to an injury sustained by Curran. Teixeira instead faced Justin Lawrence.
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Plot Summary
Bellator 167 featured a highly anticipated featherweight rematch between Joe Taimanglo and Joe Warren. The event also showcased other professional mixed martial arts bouts, including a light heavyweight clash between Liam McGeary and Tito Ortiz. The night was filled with exciting fights and potential title implications.
Critical Reception
As an MMA event, critical reception is typically focused on the quality of the fights, the performances of the athletes, and the overall entertainment value. Specific critical reviews for individual Bellator events are rare, but fan reception is generally positive for well-matched and exciting bouts.
What Reviewers Say
The rematch between Taimanglo and Warren delivered an exciting contest.
Other bouts on the card provided solid MMA action for fans.
The event offered a typical night of professional mixed martial arts competition.
Google audience: Audience reviews for MMA events like Bellator 167 often highlight the excitement of the fights, specific fighter performances, and the overall fan experience. While no specific summary exists for this event, general fan sentiment often praises compelling matchups and decisive finishes.
Fun Fact
Joe Warren, a former Olympic wrestler, was seeking to avenge his previous loss to Joe Taimanglo in their first encounter at Bellator 142.
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