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Sergei Kharitonov returns at M-1 Challenge 81

Fan-favorite knockout artist Sergei “The Paratrooper” Kharitonov returns to action to take on “Mondragon” in August at M-1 Challenge 81.

The heavyweight bout was officially announced this morning, but Gerônimo “Mondragon” Dos Santos’ involvement with the event was announced a few days earlier.

Geronimo "Mondragoon" Dos Santos (39-18) from #Brazil, will fight at #M1Challenge81 event, which is set for July 22, Ingushetia, Russia! pic.twitter.com/BqHNgexPzC

— M-1 Global (@M1GlobalNews) June 23, 2017

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