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Bellator 123
Bellator 123 was headlined by a Featherweight Championship rematch between Pat Curran and Patricio "Pitbull" Freire. The two originally met in a closely contested fight at Bellator 85 on January 17, 2013, with Curran winning the bout via split decision. The rematch was initially scheduled to take place at Bellator 121, however, it was announced on May 21, 2014 that Curran had pulled out of the bout due to a calf injury.
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Plot Summary
Bellator 123 was a mixed martial arts event held on September 5, 2014, by Bellator MMA. The main event featured a light heavyweight bout between Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal. The card also included a heavyweight clash between Cheick Kongo and Eric Prindle.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the fights and the overall production. Bellator 123 was generally seen as a solid offering for fans of MMA, with the main event between Jackson and Lawal being a highly anticipated matchup. The event delivered on the excitement expected from such a prominent pairing within the promotion.
What Reviewers Say
The event featured a significant main event clash that drew considerable attention.
Bellator 123 provided a full night of mixed martial arts action for fans.
The card's matchups were generally well-received by the MMA community.
Google audience: Audience reception for specific MMA events like Bellator 123 is often tied to the performance of individual fighters and the excitement of the bouts, rather than a collective review score.
Fun Fact
The co-main event featured a heavyweight bout between Cheick Kongo and Eric Prindle, with Kongo emerging victorious via unanimous decision.
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