About Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Valerievich Kharitonov, a Russian heavyweight mixed martial artist and former kickboxer with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million, was born on August 18, 1980. Sergei Kharitonov has participated in two significant mixed martial arts competitions and one significant kickboxing competition. Murilo Rua, Semmy Schilt, Alistair Overeem, Andrei Arlovski, and Fabricio Werdum are among the notable opponents he defeated.
Some boxers are just too dangerous to square off against. One of them is Sergei Kharitonov. Not because he is invincible. No, he does not possess the aura that formerly surrounded Fedor Emelianenko. Instead, it’s because his opponents are aware that their lights could be switched off at any time while they are in the ring with him.
Mother of Kharitonov was a volleyball coach, while father played football, hockey, boxing, and marathon running. It came as no surprise that he was interested in combat sports. However, he didn’t begin engaging in such activities until a drunken bystander broke up a dispute between him and another child by pulling him up and striking him in the face, cutting off his eyebrow. He soon started boxing seriously at the age of 10 or 11. He started studying Combat Sambo when he was 16 years old. Additionally, he participated in mixed martial arts (MMA) and hand-to-hand combat (simplified Sambo) while attending the Airborne Troop Academy.
The amateur boxing career of Kharitonov began in 2000. In the semifinals, he got hurt while trying to join the Russian Olympic boxing team. Nevertheless, he was able to compete for Tajikistan at the 2003 Central Asian Games, taking home a silver medal. He turned on the opportunity to compete in the 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix in order to obtain an Olympic bid for Tajikistan. In addition to his numerous boxing successes, Kharitonov placed second in the 2004 Russian Boxing Championship and won a silver medal at the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.
High school differs slightly from its American counterpart in Russia. Additionally, thanks to his proficiency with the accordion, Kharitonov graduated from high school with a concentration in music. He then enrolled at the Russian city of Ryazan’s Airborne Troops Academy. He enlisted in the Russian Airborne Troops after graduating from the academy.
- At Brilliant 2, on August 11, 2000, Kharitonov made his professional MMA debut by submitting Zamir Syrgabayev. The following day, he won two more fights to claim the championship. Before losing his first MMA battle to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by decision, Kharitonov actually went on to win the first nine fights of his career, including PRIDE victories over Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Semmy Schilt.
- Kharitonov’s takedown defense is strong. Additionally, he is more proficient than expected at takedowns, ground control, and submissions on the ground. He is renowned for his hitting, though.
- Kharitonov also punches hard and has outstanding boxing skills. Just ask competitors he’s been able to finish with strikes, including Alistair Overeem, Pedro Rizzo, and Andrei Arlovski.
- Additionally, Kharitonov has competed in a number of K-1-style kickboxing fights. He knocked out Mighty Mo in the opening round of the United Glory World Series Final in Moscow, which ranks among his best kickboxing performances.
- Since 2000, Sergei Kharitonov has participated in numerous MMA events. PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM (both in Japan), Bellator MMA, M-1 Global, Strikeforce, and GLORY are a few examples. On January 28, 2022, at EFC 44, Kharitonov fought Tyrone Spong in substitute of Antônio Silva. In the second round, he was declared the winner via technical knockout.
Sergei Kharitonov’s net worth is projected to be $1.5 million as of 2023.
