Bellator 215 Results: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov

Bellator 215 took place on February 15, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The heavyweight main event between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov was ruled a no contest 15 seconds into round one after an accidental groin kick left Kharitonov unable to continue. MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 215 results and its main-event report document the result. See also our Bellator 216 recap, held the following night.

Main Event: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov

The much-anticipated main event between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov ended abruptly. Just 15 seconds into the first round, the fight was declared a no-contest due to an accidental low kick from Mitrione to Kharitonov. This unexpected turn of events left fans and fighters alike disappointed, as the heavyweight clash had been the highlight of the event’s promotion.

Co-Main Event: Storley vs. Pascu

In the co-main event, unbeaten Logan Storley faced Ion Pascu in a welterweight bout. Storley, who entered the fight with a 9-0 record, continued his winning streak with a unanimous decision victory over Pascu. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-26, and 30-26 for Storley.

Other Notable Fights

Former bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas fought Toby Misech, securing a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27. This win marked a significant comeback for Dantas, who had previously held the bantamweight title twice.

John Douma faced Mike Kimbel in another bantamweight bout. Douma won the fight via submission, using a triangle choke in the first round to secure his victory.

Austin Vanderford fought Cody Jones in a 175-pound catchweight clash. Vanderford won the fight via submission, using an arm triangle choke in the first round.

Preliminary Card Highlights

The preliminary card also featured several exciting fights. Billy Goff defeated Ryan Hardy via unanimous decision, and Zarrukh Adashev won against Ron Leon in the same manner. Matt Probin and Pete Rogers both secured victories, with Probin winning via split decision against Ali Zebian and Rogers defeating Jason Rine via TKO in the second round.

Conclusion

Despite the anticlimactic end to the main event, Bellator 215 showcased a variety of talented fighters and exciting matches. From Logan Storley’s continued undefeated streak to Eduardo Dantas’ triumphant return, the event offered plenty of action and drama for MMA fans.

Sources

MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 215 results; main-event report; Event results record.

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