Bellator 102: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 102 took place on October 4, 2013, at the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, California. The event was particularly notable for the participation of several fighters who had previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals
The main event of the evening was the heavyweight tournament semi-finals, featuring former UFC fighters Cheick Kongo and Lavar Johnson. Kongo made a successful Bellator debut by defeating Mark Godbeer via TKO in the second round. This marked Kongo’s first fight since leaving the UFC, and he made a strong impression with his performance.
On the other hand, Lavar Johnson, another UFC veteran, had a less successful debut. He was knocked out in the first round by Vinicius Queiroz, a Brazilian heavyweight. This quick and decisive victory for Queiroz set the stage for a future showdown with Kongo in the tournament finals.
Other Notable Fights
In addition to the heavyweight tournament, Bellator 102 also featured a number of other exciting fights. In the bantamweight division, Rafael Silva defeated Anthony Leone via unanimous decision after three rounds. This victory secured Silva’s position as the next challenger for the bantamweight title.
The middleweight division saw Brennan Ward defeat Joe Pacheco via submission in the second round. Ward’s victory was particularly impressive, as he managed to secure a guillotine choke that ended the fight.
Conclusion
Overall, Bellator 102 was a night of intense competition and unexpected outcomes. The event showcased the skills and determination of all the fighters, but particularly those of Cheick Kongo and Vinicius Queiroz, who emerged as the winners of the heavyweight tournament semi-finals. Event results: MMA Fighting.
Selected Bout Results
- Cheick Kongo defeated Mark Godbeer by TKO (Knees and Punches); round 2, 2:04.
- Vinicius Kappke de Queiroz defeated Lavar Johnson by KO (Punch); round 1, 0:23.
- Rafael Silva defeated Anthony Leone by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Mikkel Parlo defeated Jason Butcher by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Brennan Ward defeated Joe Pacheco by Submission (Guillotine Choke); round 2, 2:41.
- Scott Cleve defeated Isaac DeJesus by TKO (Punches); round 2, 3:14.
- Javy Ayala defeated Thiago Santos by KO (Punches); round 1, 5:00.
- Brandon Girtz defeated Poppies Martinez by Submission (Armbar); round 1, 1:20.
Sources
MMA Fighting; Event results record.
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