Bellator 183 peaked at 966,000 (DVR +3) viewers during the main event between Patricky Freire and Benson Henderson on Spike Saturday night, according to a network official.
Freire defeated Henderson via split decision at the SAP Center in San Jose, California as part of a five-bout main card that aired on Spike. The lightweight main event averaged 822,000 viewers (DVR +3) overall for the five-round fight.
The evening’s main draw, which averaged 622,000 viewers (DVR +3), featured a mix of familiar faces and prospects. Paul Daley scored a knockout victory over UFC signee Lorenz Larkin in the co-main event, while longtime fan favorite and Octagon staple Roy Nelson earned a unanimous verdict over Javy Ayala in his promotional debut.