A pivotal heavyweight rematch goes down at Bellator 225, and it appears to have title implications. Matt Mitrione (13-6-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) will rematch Sergei Kharitonov (28-6-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the main event of Saturday’s card, which takes place at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. The two previously fought at Bellator 215 in February, when in the first 15 seconds of the fight, Mitrione accidentally struck Kharitonov with a low blow , and the Russian was rendered unable to continue. The bout was ruled a no-contest. Related Bellator 225 weigh-in results: Mitrione, Kharitonov official in Connecticut Bellator 225 breakdown: How does Matt Mitrione-Sergei Kharitonov play out this time? Speaking to MMA Junkie on Thursday, Bellator president Scott Coker said the winner of the rematch could be next in line for a shot a title shot, if they put on a worthy performance
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