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Bellator 102
Bellator CII took place on October 4, 2013 at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Bellator 102 featured the Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals, Middleweight Tournament Semifinals and Summer Series bantamweight tournament final between Anthony Leone and Rafael "Morcego" Silva.
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Plot Summary
Bellator 102 was a mixed martial arts event held on September 14, 2013, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event featured a headline bout for the interim Bantamweight Championship between Joe Warren and Eduardo Dantas. Other notable fights included a Lightweight Tournament final and several preliminary card bouts across various weight classes.
Critical Reception
As a live sporting event, Bellator 102 was primarily judged on the quality of the fights and the performances of the athletes. Reviews generally focused on the excitement of the championship bout and the overall production value of the Bellator MMA broadcast. Specific critical reviews of the event as a whole are less common than for scripted films, but fan reception was generally positive for the action-packed matchups.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Warren and Dantas was a highly anticipated clash, delivering solid action.
The undercard featured several exciting knockouts and submissions, providing entertainment for MMA fans.
Bellator continued its trend of delivering competitive matchups and championship opportunities.
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Fun Fact
This event marked Joe Warren's successful return to the bantamweight division after a stint at featherweight, leading to his interim championship win.
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