Best fights of Sergei Kharitonov
Over 24 years as a professional, Sergei Kharitonov has compiled a 36-9 (34) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Semmy Schilt
On June 20, 2004 Sergei Kharitonov faced Semmy Schilt in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 23 years old with a record of 9-1, and Schilt was 30 with a record of 23-13-1. Kharitonov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Schilt was coming off a win. Kharitonov stopped Semmy Schilt via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Matt Mitrione in their 2nd fight
On August 24, 2019 Sergei Kharitonov faced Matt Mitrione in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kharitonov was 39 years old with a record of 29-7, and Mitrione was 41 with a record of 13-6. Kharitonov stopped Matt Mitrione via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Roy Nelson
On October 12, 2018 Sergei Kharitonov faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 38 years old with a record of 28-7, and Nelson was 42 with a record of 23-15. Nelson was coming off a loss. Kharitonov stopped Roy Nelson via KO in the 1st round.
4. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Pedro Rizzo
On June 26, 2005 Sergei Kharitonov faced Pedro Rizzo in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 24 years old with a record of 11-2, and Rizzo was 31 with a record of 14-5. Kharitonov was coming off a win and Rizzo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kharitonov stopped Pedro Rizzo via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Sergei Kharitonov loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
On August 15, 2004 Sergei Kharitonov faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 23 years old with a record of 10-1, and Nogueira was 28 with a record of 23-2-1. Both Kharitonov and Nogueira were on a 4-fight winning streak. Kharitonov lost via unanimous decision.
6. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Andrei Arlovski
On February 12, 2011 Sergei Kharitonov faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 30 years old with a record of 18-5, and Arlovski was 32 with a record of 15-8. Kharitonov was coming off a win, while Arlovski was on a 3-fight losing streak. Kharitonov stopped Andrei Arlovski via KO in the 1st round.
7. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Murilo Rua
On April 25, 2004 Sergei Kharitonov faced Murilo Rua in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 23 years old with a record of 8-1, and Rua was 23 with a record of 10-3-1. Both Kharitonov and Rua were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kharitonov stopped Murilo Rua via KO in the 1st round.
8. Sergei Kharitonov defeats Fabrício Werdum
On October 23, 2005 Sergei Kharitonov faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Werdum was 28 with a record of 6-0-1. Kharitonov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Werdum was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Kharitonov won via split decision.
9. Sergei Kharitonov KOs Alistair Overeem in their 2nd fight
On September 17, 2007 Sergei Kharitonov faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kharitonov was 27 years old with a record of 15-4, and Overeem was 27 with a record of 25-10. Both Kharitonov and Overeem were coming off a win. Kharitonov stopped Alistair Overeem via KO in the 1st round.
10. Sergei Kharitonov submits John Delgado in 34 seconds
On June 1, 2012 Sergei Kharitonov faced John Delgado in a heavyweight bout. Kharitonov was 31 years old with a record of 19-6, and Delgado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kharitonov was coming off a loss. Kharitonov submitted John Delgado via americana in the 1st round.