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Bellator had one of their most entertaining shows of the year on Saturday night with a main card that featured three memorable finishes and the promotional debut of popular heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson.
While the lightweight main event between Benson Henderson and Patricky Freire failed to live up to the high-octane action that proceeded it, there was more than enough entertaining moments to provide fodder for the pros who tuned in to Bellator 183. Freire won by a disputed split decision.
Whether it was in response to Paul Daley taking out Lorenz Larkin, Aaron Pico redeeming himself with a thudding KO of Justin Linn, or Nelson’s three-round war of attrition against Javy Ayala, fighters were eager to let their thoughts be known on Twitter:
PATRICKY FREIRE def. BENSON HENDERSON
notice the pace and lackluster entertainment in this matchup…THAT is what I have brought to the table since day 1.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) September 24, 2017
LORENZ LARKIN def. PAUL DALEY
Larkin vs Daley has violence all over it. But maybe they’ll respect each other’s power & not let it fly!
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 24, 2017
A top 10 UFC WW is now 0-2 in the Bellator WW division but WWs outside the UFC suck.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 24, 2017
ROY NELSON def. JAVY AYALA
Hell of a first round! Roy Nelson’s Bellator debut is
— Leslie Smith (@LeslieSmith_GF) September 24, 2017
AARON PICO def. JUSTIN LINN
Just a little hiccup in that last one, pico is the real
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) September 24, 2017
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