Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov

Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 265 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Barnett defeats Kharitonov
L
Submission, Arm Triangle Choke 4:28 Round 1 of 3
"The Warmaster"
vs.
Submission 4:28 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Paratrooper"

Fighter Comparison

30-5-0

Climbed to 31-5
Pro
Record
19-5-0

Fell to 19-6
-350
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+285
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Russia
Seattle
Washington
Fights out of
Amsterdam
NH
33
+10 mos
Age at Fight 31
+3 wks, 2 days
261.0 lbs
(118.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
256.5 lbs
(116.3 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
78.0"
(198cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
UWF USA Gym Golden Glory

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kharitonov
16%
Barnett
84%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
  • Date: Saturday 09.10.2011 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: U.S. Bank Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich (Showtime)
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck (HDNet) | Mauro Ranallo (Showtime)
  • Barnett Disclosed Pay: $150,000
  • Kharitonov Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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