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Bellator 173: McGeary vs. McDermott
Bellator 173: McGeary vs. McDermott was held on February 24, 2017 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a bout between Liam McGeary and Chris Fields. However, on February 20, it was announced that Fields had to withdraw from the match due to injury. The initial replacement for Fields was announced as Bellator newcomer Vladimir Filipovic. However, Filipovic also was pulled from the bout due to visa issues. McGeary eventually faced Bellator newcomer Brett McDermott.
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Plot Summary
Bellator 173 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Liam McGeary and Brett McDermott. The event featured a full card of professional MMA fights, showcasing various athletes competing in different weight classes. It was a regional event primarily focused on the North American MMA scene.
Critical Reception
As a live sports broadcast, critical reception is typically focused on the quality of the fights, the production, and the outcomes rather than a traditional film or television critical analysis. Fight analysts and fans generally discussed the performances of the athletes and the unexpected nature of some bout results. The event provided standard MMA action for fans of the sport.
What Reviewers Say
Showcased competitive MMA bouts with varying levels of excitement.
The main event featured a notable fighter in Liam McGeary.
Provided a platform for up-and-coming and established mixed martial artists.
Google audience: Audience reviews for live MMA events are typically focused on individual fight performances, fighter characteristics, and the overall excitement of the card. Specific details for Bellator 173 are not widely aggregated in a manner comparable to traditional media.
Fun Fact
Bellator 173 was held at the Winthrop University Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina, marking a rare occasion for the promotion to host an event in that specific venue.
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