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Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov
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PromotionBellator MMA
DateAugust 20, 2021 (2021-August-20)
VenueSanford Pentagon
CitySioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero

Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on August 20, 2021 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.[1][2]

Background

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A heavyweight bout between #3 ranked Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov served as the main event.[3][4]

A featherweight bout between #3 ranked Ádám Borics and #4 ranked Jay Jay Wilson was scheduled for this event. The bout was to determine the #1 contender who would face champion A. J. McKee.[5] However, at the weigh-ins, Wilson came in at 150.4 pounds, missing weight by 4.4 pounds. As a result, the fight has been scrapped and Borics was paid his show money.[6]

Number 5 ranked Welterweight Logan Storley made a return to his home state against Dante Schiro.[7]

A women's flyweight bout between Alejandra Lara and DeAnna Bennett was scheduled for Bellator 263.[8] The bout was rescheduled for unknown reasons to take place at this event.[9] On August 13, it was announced that the bout was moved once again, this time to Bellator 266.[10]

A lightweight bout between Mike Hamel and Bryce Logan took place on the preliminary portion of the bout.[11]

Two heavyweight prospects, Bailey Schoenfelder and Kevin Childs, were scheduled to compete in the event prelims.[12] However, the bout did not happen after Childs withdrew from the contest. With Childs being scrapped from his bout, a contracted catchweight bout at 225 pounds was set between Bailey Schoenfelder and Kory Moegenburg.

A heavyweight bout between #6 ranked Steve Mowry and Marcelo Golm was scheduled for Bellator 264,[13] however on August 4 it was announced that Steve Mowry was scratched from the bout, with Golm facing Kelvin Tiller at this event.[14] The week of the event, Tiller pulled out of the bout and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Billy Swanson.[15]

A middleweight bout between Jeff Nielsen and Kory Moegenburg was cancelled the week off the event due to COVID-19 protocols.[16]

Results

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Main Card (Showtime)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Sergei Kharitonov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:59
Welterweight Logan Storley def. Dante Schiro Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Marcelo Golm def. Billy Swanson TKO (knee and punches) 1 4:57
Catchweight (140 lb) Jornel Lugo def. Keith Lee Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 5:00
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Middleweight Fabio Aguiar def. Taylor Johnson Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Mike Hamel def. Bryce Logan Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Archie Colgan def. Ben Simons TKO (punches and elbows) 1 4:04
Middleweight Duane Johnson def. Deven Fisher Submission (brabo choke) 1 1:04
Catchweight (225 lb) Bailey Schoenfelder def. Kory Moegenburg TKO (elbows and punches) 1 4:11

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 265 to Take Place in South Dakota on Aug. 20". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  2. ^ Swink, Sonya. "Bellator MMA fight coming to Sanford Pentagon this August". Argus Leader. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. ^ "Сергей Харитонов и Чейк Конго проведут бой на Bellator 265". AllBoxing.ru - все новости бокса, ММА (MMA), UFC (ЮФС), Bellator, ACA, бои без правил. Видео и фото, прямые трансляции (in Russian). 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  4. ^ Relations, Sanford Media (2021-07-20). "Logan Storley to fight at Bellator MMA 265 at Sanford Pentagon in August". Sanford Pentagon. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  5. ^ Swink, Sonya. "Bellator MMA fight coming to Sanford Pentagon this August". Argus Leader. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  6. ^ "Bellator 265 weigh-in results: Jay Jay Wilson misses again, co-main event vs. Adam Borics scrapped". MMA Junkie. 2021-08-19. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  7. ^ "South Dakotan Logan Storley gets homecoming fight vs. Dante Schiro at Bellator 265". MMA Junkie. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  8. ^ "Alejandra Lara vs. DeAnna Bennett added to Bellator 263 lineup". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  9. ^ "Bellator 265 heads to South Dakota, adds Alejandra Lara vs. DeAnna Bennett matchup". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  10. ^ "Bellator 266: Yoel Romero to make promotional debut against Phil Davis on Sept. 18 card in San Jose". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  11. ^ Critchfield, Tristen. "Source: Mike Hamel vs. Bryce Logan Booked for Bellator 265 on Aug. 20". sherdog.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  12. ^ McDonagh, Joe. "Bellator 265 Adds Bailey Schoenfelder vs. Kevin Childs Heavyweight Scrap". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  13. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-07-14). "Steve Mowry vs. Marcelo Golm targeted for Bellator event in August". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  14. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-08-04). "Marcelo Golm vs. Kelvin Tiller targeted for Bellator 265 with Steve Mowry out". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  15. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-08-17). "Marcelo Golm has new opponent for Bellator 265". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  16. ^ "Kory Moegenburg vs. Jeff Nielsen is off #Bellator265 due to COVID-19 protocols, per sources". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  17. ^ "Bellator MMA | Bellator 265". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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