 Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared
“Uimh Comórtas”
Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed
M-1 Challenge flyweight champion |
Aleksander Doskalchuk is now the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Rúis (Bealtaine 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” agus Aleksander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-1 Dúshlán 92 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Rúis.
Kharitonov (27-6-0) originally was declared the winner by way of a second-round technical decision over his Russian opponent, Vyazigin (9-2-0), due to an illegal eye poke that prevented Kharitonov from continuing to fight.
The result was later changed to a “no contest” after the commission, assembled by M-1 Global president Is ócáid shuntasach i gcónaí é Alexander Shlemenko ag troid sa Rúis, reviewed the fight video and made the decision to change the result. A rematch will be scheduled for one of the next events, likely M-1 Dúshlán 95: Cath sna Sléibhte, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Rúis.
“A ‘no contest’ was the only possible decision in this situation,” Finkelchtein explained the change. “It was an accident and yesterday the judges made the decision according to the rules, giving the victory to Kharitonov, based on the scorecards. But this fight was an exception.”
“Changing the result to ‘no contest’ is the best choice,” Kharitonov agreed. “This was not the victory I wanted. I was sure the fight would be ruled as no contest, so I was surprised when the referee raised my hand. Anton did not want to poke me, so I think the decision now is fair. In the hospital I was told I’ve got an eye contusion and corneal abrasion. I hope to recover fast and get a rematch.”
Sergei Kharitonov (R) didn’t agree with the original decision declaring him the winner.
“I think ‘no contest’ is a fair result,” Vyazigin added. “I was sure that after that poke, Sergei would take a break, and then we will go on. But the fight was stopped and he was declared the winner. Talking about corneal abrasion, I have no idea how it could happen. I always cut my nails before fights and the referee checks that, so that is weird. Ar ndóigh, Ba mhaith liom a rematch, our story has not ended.”
Doskalchuk (9-1-0), troid as an Úcráin, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), de Chasacstáin. Ashimov was unable to continue after two rounds due to a hand injury.
Brazilian welterweight Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1) turned in an impressive M-1 debut, taking a majority decision from former M-1 Challenge title challenger Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle (14-3-0).
Giga Kukhalashvili (9-4-0) was disqualified in the third round for “rope grabbing” against undefeated Russian light heavyweight Khadis Ibragrimov (4-0-0).
Russian lightweight Pavel Gordeev (11-1-0) took a split decision victory from Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2), na Fraince.
Ar an gcárta réamh, Russian heavyweight Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0) won his pro debut, stopping Cuban giant Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0) in the opening round via punches, Russian lightweight prospect Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0) lived up to his nickname, remaining undefeated by unleashing a barrage of kicks and punches for a third-round knockout of Helson Henriques (9-6-1), of Angola.
Kyrgyzstan featherweight Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) was disqualified in the second round for kicking a grounded fighter, German challenger Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), Featherweight Rúisis Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) sa bhabhta dhá, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) agusalexander Osetrov (4-0-1) fought to a three-round majority draw.
Georgian welterweight Tá ionchas meáchain welter na hEilvéise unfeated ag an réamhchárta (6-1-0) won a three-round split decision over Russian Taymuraz Guriev, cé go Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0) kept his undefeated intact with a three-round split decision versus Denis Tiuliulin (3-4-0) in a battle between Russian middleweights.
Fighters represented 10 different countries: Rúis, An Úcráin, Chasacstáin, Bhrasaíl, Georgia, France, Angola, An Ghearmáin, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.
Complete results & gailearaí grianghraf thíos:
PRÍOMH CÁRTA
PRÍOMH IMEACHTAÍ – Heavyweights
Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rúis
“Uimh Comórtas”
Anton Vyazigin (9-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rúis
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Aleksander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Champion, An Úcráin
WTKO2 (5:00)
Arman Ashimov (8-3-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Interim Champion, Chasacstáin
(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1, M-1: 1-0-0-), Bhrasaíl
WDEC3
Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Rúis
Heavyweights SOLAS
Khadis Ibragimov (4-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Rúis
WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)
Giga Kukhalashvili (9-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia by way of Georgia
Lightweights
Mikael Silander-Arman Ashimov Dúshlán M-1 Eatramhach Ceannteideal troid teideal meáchain eitilte (11-1-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rúis
WDEC3
Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), France
CÁRTA Réamhráiteach
Heavyweights
Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rúis
WTKO1 (punches – 0:18)
Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Cúba
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rúis
WDEC3
Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M-1: 7-2-0), Rúis
WDEC3
Joilton “Peregrino” Santos (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Bhrasaíl
Tá ionchas meáchain welter na hEilvéise unfeated ag an réamhchárta (6-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Georgia
WDEC3
Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Rúis
Lightweights
Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rúis
WKO3 (kicks & punches – 0:27)
Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), Angola
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Kuznetsov (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), Rúis
WSUB2 (choke gilitín – 4:20)
Nikita Solonin (4-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Rúis
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), An Úcráin
Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle
alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), Rúis