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Bellator MMA to host historic back-to-back events in December

For the first time in company history, Bellator MMA will host back-to-back events in December inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Officials announced the events Monday.

A bantamweight title fight between Eduardo Dantas and Joe Warren will headline Bellator 166 on Dec. 2. The following day, a featherweight bout featuring former champion Pat Curran and John Teixeira will headline Bellator 167.

Dantas (18-4) claimed the 135-pound championship by defeating Marcos Galvao via decision at Bellator 156 in June. The Brazilian is 4-1 in his last five fights.

Warren (14-5) is a former bantamweight and featherweight Bellator champion, in addition to being an accomplished U.S. wrestler.

Both events will air on Spike TV.