Bellator and MMA fighter Sergei Kharitonov has been taken to hospital after being attacked with “brass knuckles,” according to reports.
The 40-year-old suffered a broken nose and has problems with his vision and he was taken to a hospital for treatment, local reports say. According to some outlets, the attack i a result of a domestic issue related to financial debt.
Kharitonov provided a statement to the police, and went to hospital to get treatment, it has been reported.
Later it was revealed that the attacker was another MMA fighter – Adam Yandiev. Videos, posted on social media, showed the vicious attack.
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A source close to the situation said: “Sergei’s right eye is damaged, he was suddenly hit on it. Most likely, it was a ring, not brass knuckles. Now they are taking pictures, the eye itself is closed and damaged inside. The diagnosis has not been made for sure,” reports Tass.
According to the fighter’s lawyer, Alexander Kravtsov, the team is now “expecting police officers. We have written a statement and explanation.”