STAMFORD, Conn. – Ready for a rematch with tough Russian heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov , Matt Mitrione is also fighting the disappointment of being a step back in the race. A loss to current two-division champion Ryan Bader delayed Mitrione’s dream of winning the Bellator heavyweight title. Then an accidental groin strike causing a no-contest in their first fight set up a Kharitonov rematch as Bader readies to defend his title against Cheick Kongo. “Once again, I’m the bridesmaid, and I put myself in a position to become the bride, and Bader put his wedding day on my wedding day,” Mirione told MMA Junkie on Wednesday. “He beat me
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Matt Mitrione, weddings and Ryan Bader: An uneasy relationship – MMA Junkie