Sergei Kharitonov

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sergei Kharitonov
Occupation	Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1980(1980-08-18)
Age	44
Birthplace	Plesetsk
Country	Russia
Birth City	Arkhangelsk Oblast
Horoscope	Leo

Sergei Kharitonov Biography

Sergei Kharitonov is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on August 18, 1980 in Plesetsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. MMA heavyweight, who has earned recognition for his work in international competitions, including the American-based Strikeforce as well as Bellator MMA. He was PRIDE’s 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix semi-finalist, and was later ranked the year 2015 by GLORY, as #3 world’s top heavyweight kickboxer.

He beat He defeated Alistair Overeem in the September 2007 heavyweight bout at HERO 10. in the heavyweight match in September 2007 on HERO 10.

Sergei Valerievich Kharitonov (Russian: Серге́й Валерьевич Харитонов , Sergey Valerievich Haritonov, Russian pronunciation: [sʲɪrˈɡʲej xərʲɪˈtonəf] ) (born August 18, 1980) is a Russian Heavyweight mixed martial artist and former kickboxer currently competing for Bellator MMA, M-1 Global and GLORY. A professional MMA competitor since 2000, he has previously fought in Japanese MMA organizations PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM (Both in Japan) and Strikeforce, which was based in the United States.

Kharitonov started his Amateur Boxing Career in 2000. He tried to get into the Russian Olympic Boxing team but got injured in the semi finals during a live boxing TV event. Instead he competed for Tajikistan in 2003 at the Central Asian Games where he won a silver medal. Kharitonov earned a shot at that year’s Olympics, representing former Tajikistan (the former Soviet republics often have ethnic Russians on their teams) but passed on the chance to instead fight in the Pride 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix.

His parents were both competitive athletes and they helped him train as he grew as a kid.

Sergei Kharitonov Net Worth

Sergei Kharitonov is one of the richest Mma Fighter from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sergei Kharitonov 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of his time with the Russian Airborne Troops as a paratrooper. He began studying Combat Sambo at age 16 and boxing at age 16.

He won an award of silver during the 2007 Russian Boxing Championship. He was awarded a W5 World Heavyweight Championship in kickboxing.

Sergei Kharitonov was born on August 18, 1980 in Plesetsk, Russian SFSR, (now Russia). His parents were very athletic: Sergei’s mother was a volleyball coach, and his father at various times studied boxing, skating, football, and long distance marathon running. Under their influence, Sergei was very active physically while growing up.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sergei Kharitonov height 6 ft 4 in Sergei weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sergei Kharitonov Dating?

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On September 17, 2007, Kharitonov TKO’s Alistair Overeem in the first round in the Hero’s 10: Middleweight Tournament Final event, avenging a previous loss.

Facts & Trivia

Sergei Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Sergei Kharitonov celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

Kharitonov’s next fight was scheduled to be against Mighty Mo at DREAM 6 on September 23, 2008. However Mighty Mo was forced to withdraw due to a back injury. Jimmy Ambriz was Mighty Mo’s replacement. Sergei scored a win in the first round by submission via strikes. At Dream 8 Jeff Monson secured Sergei in a North/South Choke. The Russian tried punching his way out but was soon forced to tap for the first time in his career.

Top Facts about Sergei Kharitonov

1. Sergei Kharitonov is a Russian mixed martial artist.
2. He was born on August 18, 1980 in Plesetsk, Russia.
3. Kharitonov has competed in various MMA organizations including PRIDE and Strikeforce.
4. He holds a professional record of 31 wins and 8 losses.
5. Kharitonov is known for his striking ability and knockout power.
6. He has also competed in kickboxing and boxing matches throughout his career.
7. In addition to combat sports, Kharitonov is an accomplished sambo wrestler.
8. He won the Combat Sambo World Championship in 2007 and the European Championship in 2006.
9. Kharitonov made his Bellator debut in September 2019 with a win over Matt Mitrione.
10. As of October 2021, he is ranked #5 in the Bellator heavyweight division rankings.