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Sako Chivitchian (Sarkis Chivitchian) was born on 11 March, 1984 in Armenian SSR, Soviet Union, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Sako Chivitchian's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
Sarkis Chivitchian |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
11 March, 1984 |
| Birthday |
11 March |
| Birthplace |
Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |
Armenian
|
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 40 years old group.
Sako Chivitchian Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Sako Chivitchian height is 5ft 11in and Weight 155 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 11in |
| Weight |
155 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sako Chivitchian Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sako Chivitchian worth at the age of 40 years old? Sako Chivitchian’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Armenian. We have estimated Sako Chivitchian's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Sako Chivitchian Social Network
Timeline
Sako Chivitchian (born March 11, 1984) is an Armenian-born American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who competes in the lightweight division.
He emigrated to the United States and is based in Los Angeles.
Despite having first fought professionally in MMA in 1999, Chivitchian did not take up fighting full-time until 2009.
He has won a total of eleven U.S. national titles including junior titles in 2000 and 2001, and two junior Olympic championships.
In 2001–2002, he was named the United States Judo Federation's National Youth Male Athlete of the Year.
He was placed first and third in the Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships.
He also competed in the 2002 World Junior Championships in South Korea, where he lost his only match.
In addition to judo, Chivitchian took up wrestling, and by age 14 had placed second at the California State Championships and third at the Freestyle State Championships.
He next took up mixed martial arts (MMA) and won his inaugural fight (at age 15) in 98 seconds by armbar.
In the years following, he took up jiu-jitsu and boxing.
Chivitchian was involved in a shooting at age 19, after he and his friends were jumped by a gang.
Chivitchian suffered a gunshot wound to his leg which made him temporarily unable to train, prompting his move to college and into real estate.
Chivitchian trains in Glendale, California at the Hayastan Studio, alongside The Ultimate Fighter 5 runner-up and World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight contender Manny Gamburyan.
A full-time professional MMA competitor since 2009, Chivitchian mostly competed in his regional circuit of California before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.
Chivitchian began training in judo at the age of six with his uncle Gokor Chivichyan.
He won his return bout in January 2009 by technical knockout (TKO) and achieved a submission victory two months later.
In October 2009, Chivitchian won a further fight via submission, before claiming a split decision victory in December.
Chivitchian then signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.
He competed on the debut episode against Toby Grear, taking a unanimous decision victory.
In the next episode, the team picks were made and Josh Koscheck selected Chivitchian as his third pick (fifth overall).
Chivitchian faced Dane Sayers in his opening round matchup.
His performance was criticised for grabbing the fence to avoid being taken down on multiple occasions, yet he was not penalised with any point deduction.
Chivitchian won the fight by unanimous decision as all three judges scored the fight 20–18.
Brookins was able to throw Chivitchian to the mat, which forced Chivitchian to try to stand up.
Brookins then got hooks in and worked for a rear naked choke, eventually sealing it soon after, eliminating Chivitchian from the competition.
Chivitchian made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale against Kyle Watson and lost by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
He along with Aaron Wilkinson was released from the promotion.
