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Sergei Kharitonov

Nickname -- Birthdate August 18, 1980
Height / Weight 6'3" - 250 Place of Birth Plesetsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Sergei Kharitonov is a Russian heavyweight currently competing in the Strikeforce, K-1 and DREAM organizations. He takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva. His fight against "The Pitbull" will be one of the quarterfinal fights

Kharitonov also has a decorated amateur boxing career. In 2003, after winning the silver medal at the Central Asian Games, Kharitonov was qualified to represent Tajikistan in boxing for the 2004 Olympics, but passed up the opportunity to compete in the PRIDE heavyweight grand prix.

Kharitonov holds notable wins over Pedro Rizzo, Fabricio Werdum, Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem and K-1 World Grand Prix champion Semmy Schilt. He has notable losses to Jeff Monson, Alistair Overeem, Aleksander Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Sergei Kharitonov is not currently ranked in the top 25 among mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweights according to the USA TODAY/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings.

Last Fight

DREAM Dynamite!! 2010

Jan 1, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Sergei Kharitonov vs Tatsuya Mizuno

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Daniel Cormier was one of the top up-and-coming heavyweights under the Strikeforce banner, but not yet ranked among the best the promotion had to offer. That would all change the night he faced off against Brazilian "Bigfoot," Antonio Silva.

Greg Jackson gave Andrei Arlovski much-needed 'hope' after four-fight losing streak

After losing four straight fights, Andrei Arlovski received some "hope" for his mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting career after he paid Greg Jackson a visit in New Mexico. With his help, "The Pitbull" says he has many years left in MMA.

Dana White: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 not a 'legitimate' fight

UFC President Dana White says the upcoming heavyweight fight between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 is not "legitimate," suggesting "The Pitbull" fight Heavyweight (not 170-pound guys) to get an invite back to the Octagon.

Andrei Arlovski: 'I want to earn the opportunity to be back in the UFC again'

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Andrei Arlovski vs. Anthony Johnson set for WSOF's return in March

The second World Series of Fighting event has its headliner: Anthony Johnson will move to heavyweight to face former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski.

Strikeforce goes out with a whimper when it comes to ratings

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The demise of Strikeforce

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Strikeforce fight card: Josh Barnett vs Nandor Guelmino preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at this Saturday night's Strikeforce finale main card bout between heavyweights Josh Barnett and Nandor Guelmino. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Dana White Not Sure If Josh Barnett Will Return To The UFC After Strikeforce Folds

After a long saga that began with Josh Barnett's failed drug test at UFC 36, it seems he may finally be getting his second chance inside the Octagon, though promotion president Dana White may be taking a "wait and see" approach.

Glory 4 Results

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DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results recap from last night for 'Special NYE 2012' in Japan

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DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results and LIVE MMA / Kickboxing tournament coverage from Japan TONIGHT (Dec. 31)!

GLORY 4 / DREAM 18 LIVE results online for "Tokyo – Heavyweight Grand Slam" one-night, single-elimination kickboxing tournament from Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, featuring up-to-the-minute updates and complete New Year's Eve 2012 coverage.

DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 weigh-in results for 2012's New Year's Eve event in Japan

GLORY 4 Tokyo: "Heavyweight Grand Slam" and DREAM 18 New Year's Eve weigh in results for the double-header kickboxing / MMA mega-event planned for the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Dec. 31, 2012.

Asian MMA: DREAM 18 NYE Special Weigh-In Results

Weigh-in results for the DREAM 18 and Glory 4 NYE Special. Denis Kang and Will Brooks both missed weight during their first attempt.

DREAM 18 fight card: Marloes Coenen vs Fiona Muxlow added to 2012's New Year's Eve MMA event

Former Strikeforce female champion, Marloes Coenen, is a late addition to the stacked DREAM 18 mixed martial arts (MMA) card that is scheduled for the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on New Year's Eve 2012, fighting jiu-jitsu ace Fiona Muxlow.

DREAM 18/GLORY 4 New Year's Eve event to air on CBS Sports Network

The massive Dec. 31 super show now has a television home in the U.S.

Alexander Emelianenko announces retirement

After a career that spanned almost a decade, Fedor's younger brother is calling it quits.

Asian MMA Update: Kelly vs. Banario Title Fight at ONE FC 7, Kawajiri vs. Omigawa at NYE

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DREAM 18/GLORY 4 fight card and rumors for New Year's Eve on Dec. 31 from Saitama Super Arena in Japan

DREAM and GLORY 4 are bringing a massive fight card and line up featuring a bevy of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing matches for New Year's Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

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