From an early age, Goncharov began to get involved in football, spending a lot of time on the field with friends and watching all the matches on TV.
[3][4] But after graduation, the guy dramatically changed his attitude to physical activity and joined the martial arts, starting to engage in army hand-to-hand combat.
In a fairly short time, Evgeny began to show good results, which allowed him to start performing amateurs in several combat disciplines.
As a result, Goncharov managed to win the titles of the champion in kickboxing, ARB, universal combat, and also prove himself in freestyle wrestling and boxing.
[3][4] Goncharov began his career as a professional MMA fighter in 2013, debuting at the TKFC Black Sea Open Cup 3 tournament where he defeated Denis Yezuta by split decision.
In his first title defence, he took on Mukhumat Vakhaev at ACA 104, Goncharov was much more active during the first two rounds and successfully interrupted his opponent in the standing position.
Goncharov began the fight energetically, throwing hand combinations, but Vakhaev controlled the distance and didn't receive any significant hits.
[12] In the semi-final, Goncharov rematched Anton Vyazigin on February 9, 2024 at ACA 170, defending the title and advancing to the final via unanimous decision in a very close bout.