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Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull
Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull took place on September 23, 2017 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. The main event featured a Lightweight bout between Benson Henderson and Patricky Freire. Also occurring on the show is Bellator Kickboxing 7 headlined by bantamweight title bout between Kevin Ross and Domenico Lomurno.
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Plot Summary
Bellator 183 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by a lightweight bout between former UFC champion Benson Henderson and Patricio Pitbull. The event also featured the highly anticipated professional MMA debut of boxing prodigy Aaron Pico. Other notable fights included heavyweight action and preliminary card matchups.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, "Bellator 183" was primarily evaluated by fight fans based on the quality of the bouts, the performances of the fighters, and the overall excitement of the card. Critical reviews from MMA journalists often focused on the outcomes of key fights, particularly the Henderson vs. Pitbull main event and Aaron Pico's debut.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Benson Henderson and Patricio Pitbull was a closely contested and tactical striking battle.
Aaron Pico's highly publicized professional debut garnered significant attention, though his performance was met with mixed reactions due to the quick stoppage.
The event featured several exciting matchups and finishes on the undercard, contributing to a solid fight night for fans.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Bellator 183 focused heavily on the main event, with many fans debating the judges' decision. Aaron Pico's debut was a major talking point, with some expressing disappointment in the quick TKO while others acknowledged the opponent's experience. Overall, the card was generally viewed as competitive, though some felt it lacked a definitive "fight of the night" contender.
Fun Fact
Despite being heavily favored and having a significant amount of hype, Aaron Pico suffered a knockout loss just 24 seconds into his professional MMA debut against Zach Freeman at Bellator 183.
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