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M-I CHALLENGE 92 RESULTS & PICTURES
 Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared
“Non Contest”
Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed
M-1 Challenge flyweight champion |
Aleksander Doskalchuk is now the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion
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S. PETERSBURG, Russia (May 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergius Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” atque Aleksander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-I provocare 92 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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 Vadim Finkelchtein, 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-I provocare 95: Proelio in Montes, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Russia.
“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.”
Sergius 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. Scilicet, Volo a rematch, our story has not ended.”
Doskalchuk (9-1-0), pugnatorum de Ucraina, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), Kazakhstan. 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 Sergey Romanov (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), ex Gallia.
In preliminary card, 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), Russian Featherweight Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) in duas, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) atqueAlexander Osetrov (4-0-1) fought to a three-round majority draw.
Georgian welterweight Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0) won a three-round split decision over Russian Taymuraz Guriev, dum 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: Russia, Ucraina, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Georgia, Gallia, Angola, Germania, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.
Complete results & photo inferius:
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS – Heavyweights
Sergius Kharitonov (27-6-0, M, I: 5-0-0), Russia
“Non Contest”
Anton Vyazigin (9-2-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Russia
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Aleksander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Champion, Ucraina
WTKO2 (5:00)
Arman Ashimov (8-3-1, M, I: 3-1-0), Interim Champion, Kazakhstan
(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1, M, I: 1-0-0-), Brazil
WDEC3
Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M, I: 5-2-0), Russia
LUX heavyweights
Khadis Ibragimov (4-0-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Russia
WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)
Giga Kukhalashvili (9-4-0, M, I: 2-1-0), Russia by way of Georgia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Pavel Gordeev (11-1-0, M, I: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M, I: 1-1-0), Gallia
CARD PRIMUS
Heavyweights
Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WTKO1 (pugnis – 0:18)
Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Cuba
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0, M, I: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M, I: 7-2-0), Russia
WDEC3
Joilton “Peregrino” Santos (24-7-0, 1 NC, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Georgia
WDEC3
Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M, I: 2-2-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WKO3 (kicks & pugnis – 0:27)
Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M, I: 0-1-0), Angola
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Kuznetsov (6-4-1, M, I: 4-3-1), Russia
WSUB2 (guillotine suffocant – 4:20)
Nikita Solonin (4-2-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M, I: 0-0-1), Ucraina
D3
Alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M, I: 3-0-1), Russia
One on one with M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Champion Arman Ashimov
Aleksander Doskalchuk vs. Ashimov hoc Jovis M, I ad provocare 92 in S. Petersburg, Russia
S. PETERSBURG, Russia (May 22, 2018) – M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight champion Arman Ashimov takes on M-1 Challenge flyweight title-holder Aleksander Doskalchuk(8-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0) hoc Jovis (May 24) to determine the “undisputed” king of the M-1 Global flyweights, in M-I provocare 92 co-featured event, at M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Ashimov (8-2-1, M, I: 3-0-0), who captured his Interim crown at M-I provocare 87 last February,
Stopping Mikael Silander in round two voa punches, answered a series of M-1 Global questions:
Arman, how did the M-1 Challenge interim flyweight title change your life?
AA: “I was extremely happy to become the champion, but I would not say I felt such a big difference. Kazakhs knew me well even before I won the title, but after I won the belt, media started to pay more attention to me. It’s hard to say whether I won more fans because I had so many of them in Kazakhstan, but I hope that now in other countries there are more people who love the way I fight. People often recognize me on the streets of Kazakhstan, support me, ask for selfies. But I don’t feel like a star. I’m just a simple guy. Such attention does not bother me, because all Kazakhs are my relatives, how can I deny a selfie?
What is the secret of your knockout punch? Was it your goal to train such a hard punch?
AA: “It’s the will of Allah. We did not change the training plan, have been training striking and grappling as always. I am ready to go the full five round distance, si opus fuerit,. I am strong enough for the 25-minute fight and this is exactly what I always have in mind. We consider an opportunity to go somewhere for training camp, but now I need to fulfil the target, and win the undisputed title.
Not many people know about it, but you are a great grappler. Can you tell us about your grappling experience?
AA: “Etenim, I don’t talk much about it, but I have some experience in grappling as well. The thing is that in The Rage, I don’t like grappling, I prefer a stand-up fight. If my opponent wants to check my skills, I will demonstrate them. I am a combat jiu-jitsu master of sports of international class for a reason, after all.”
What can you say about your opponent Aleksander Doskalchuk?
AA: “Aleksander Doskalchuk is a very experienced all-around fighter. His fighting style is like that of one of my previous opponents, Mikael Silander. He is good both at striking and grappling. I don’t know what game plan he is going to choose, but we will find it out very soon.”
Undoubtedly all of Kazakhstan will watch the broadcast, but will some fans of yours come to Saint Petersburg for the fight?
AA: “Many fans will come here from Kazakhstan, beside them will be a lot of Kazakhs living in Saint Petersburg, who will come to root for me. Even the Assembly of Kazakhs is going to support me. all this gives me an extra motivation!”
Russian heavyweight star Sergius Kharitonov (27-6-0, M, I: 5-0-0) headlines M-I provocare 92 versus Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M, I: 4-1-0) in their SuperFight.
M-I provocare 92 will be live-streamed from Russia in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon. M-I provocare 92 will also be available on www.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)
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June 1 – M-I provocare 93: Shelemnko vs. Siva in Chelyabinsk, Russia
One on one with M-1 Challenge Flyweight Champion Aleksander Doskalchuk
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The Champ speaks!
Doskalchuk vs. Arman Ashimov hoc Jovis M, I ad provocare 92 in
S. Petersburg, Russia
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S. PETERSBURG, Russia (May 21, 2018) – The “undisputed” M-1 Challenge flyweight title bout will be on the line this Thursday (May 24), when M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk (pictured above) and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov square off in the M-I provocare 92 co-featured event, at M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0), pugnatorum de Ucraina, won his title belt last September atM-I provocare 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin in secundo circuitu. Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, super Binh Son Le at M-I provocare 78.
Ashimov (8-2-1, M, I: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev atque Ervani Melonio with punches, respective;, in the second and first rounds. At M-I provocare 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.
Doskalchuk (pictured above) sat down on the hot seat to participate in an exclusive one-on-one conversation:
It’s been seven months since you won the title. Why did you have to take such a long break?
AD: “I had to take time to heal all my injuries. There were problems with my ankle, so I could not train and fight for a few months. Primum, we’ll see how this break will affect my performance. All my injuries are in the past and I am ready to win the upcoming fight and become the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion.
What did you feel when you were told an interim title was to be introduced?
AD: “I felt nothing. The interim title does not mean anything to me and I have concentrated only on one thing: winning my fights. It is known that Ashimov is a very fast fighter and has power in his hands. I can’t say anything about his endurance, because it all depends on the way the fight goes. We’ll see how good his endurance is very soon into our fight.”
How do you think your fight will go? Are you going to use your advantage in grappling?
AD: “I am ready for a five-round battle and, utique, I will be looking for an opportunity to finish my opponent at all times. I would not say that my tactics will be focused on submissions. Take a look at my fights; I love boxing and in MMA you cannot rely on just one aspect.
Your fight against Ashimov was rescheduled from the last weekend’s show in China to May 24th in Saint Petersburg, Russia. How did it change your training plan?
AS: “I was ready to fight on May 12th, but Arman did not get his visa, so we had to change plans for the new date. Maybe it’s for the best. The flight to Saint Petersburg is easier and faster than to China. By the way, in Saint Petersburg, many more fans will come to root for me. Support is a very important part of the game and I am grateful to all the fans who will root for me at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, and everybody who will hold their fingers crossed watching the broadcast!”
Russian heavyweight star Sergius Kharitonov (27-6-0, M, I: 5-0-0) headlines M-I provocare 92 versus Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M, I: 4-1-0) in their SuperFight.
M-I provocare 92 will be live-streamed from Russia in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon. M-I provocare 92 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)
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June 1 – M-I provocare 93: Shelemnko vs. Siva in Chelyabinsk, Russia
Daniel Swain defeats Masu Nuertiebieke Mikhail Zayats decisions Caio Malgahaes
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M-I CHALLENGE 91 LICTOR RESULTS
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 MMA fans in China turned out to watch M-1 Challenge 91
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SHENZHEN, Sinis (May 12, 2018) – American fighter Daniel “Agent Orange” Swain victum Masu “Iron King” Nuertiebieke in this past Saturday noctis M-I provocare 91main event in Shenzhen, Sinis.
The 27-year-old Swain (18-8-1), fighting out of Newport, Washington, used a knee bar to submit local favorite, Nuertiebieke (12-3-0), in the opening round of their fight that was contested at 147 1/2 libras (67-kilograms.)
In co-featured event, Russian National Sambo and hand-to-hand combat championMikhail Zayats (24-8-0) won a three-round unanimous decision over Brazilian middleweight Caio “Hellboy” Magalhaes (10-5-0), a past M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger.
Brazilian lightweight Michel “Sassarito” Silva (19-7-1) victum Li Bolin (7-5-0), Sinarum, by way of an arm triangle for a first-round submission.
Chinese welterweight Kuerban Jiang (19-9-0) won a three-round unanimous decision against American Robertus “TO” Turnquest (7-5-0), who has a black belt in judo.
In the main card opener, Ukrainian featherweight Andrey “Ferrum” Lezhnev (18-7-0) locked in a rear naked choke on Asikeerbai (14-7-0), Sinarum, for a win by first-round submission.
In preliminary card, Georgian flyweight Vazha Tsiptauri (5-1-0) and proved to be too much for his Chinese opponent, Liang Hui (10-3-0), who lost via submission in the first round thanks to a Guillotine Choke.
In a battle between undefeated female flyweights, China’s Yan Qi Hui hocce prosequendo, 10-0-0 with a first-round technical knockout of 9-1-0 Olga Golynska, of Russia, when their fight was stopped because of Hui’s relentless ground-and-pound attack.
Russian bantamweight prospect Selem Eloev (4-0-0) inuictum, submitting Xiaolong Wu (16-5-0), Sinarum, with a rear naked choke hold in the opening round; Poland light heavyweight Rafal “Kjana” Kijanczuk (3-0-0) obturaverunt Mathew Clempner (2-1-0), of the United Kingdom, in una circum; Chinese bantamweight Huoyiybai Chuhayifu (10-3-1) took a three-round unanimous decision from Janne “Jamba” Elonen-Kulmala (16-7-1), Finlandiae.
M-I provocare 91 was a true International competition with featuring fighters representing nine different countries: Russia, Sinis, United States, Britanniarum Regnum, Brazil, Ucraina, Georgia, Poland and Finland.
Complete results et photo inferius:
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS – 67 KG. CATCHWEIGHT
Daniel Swain (18-8-1, M, I: 1-0-1), USA
WSUB1 (kneebar – 1:04)
Masu Nuertiebieke (12-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Sinis
CO-FEATURE – FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Zayats (24-8-0, M, I: 14-5-0), Russia
WDEC3
Caio Magalhaes (10-5-0, M, I: 1-2-0), Brazil
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Michel Silva (19-7-1, M, I: 1-2-0), Brazil
WSUB1 (Arm Triangle – 3:30)
Li Bolin (7-5-0, M, I: 0-1-0-), Sinis
WELTERWEIGHTS
Kuerban Jiang (18-10-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Sinis
WDEC3
Robert Turnquest (8-4-0, M, I: 1-1-0), USA
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andrey Lezhnev (18-7-0, M, I: 6-3-0), Ucraina
WSUB1 (Nudus Rear Choke – 3:11)
Asikeerbai (14-7-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Sinis
CARD PRIMUS
LUX heavyweights
Rafal Kijanczuk (2-0-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Polonia
WTKO1 (0:15)
Mathew Clempner (2-0-0, M, I: 0-0-0), UK
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Vazha Tsiptauri (5-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Georgia
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 3:47)
Liang Hui (10-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Sinis
FEMALE LIGHTWEIGHTS
Yan Qi Hui (10-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Sinis
WTKO1 (Ground & Pound Stoppage – 3:35)
Olga Golymska (8-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Selem Eloev (4-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (Nudus Rear Choke – 2:42)
Xiaolong Wu (16-5-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Sinis
Huoyiybai Chuhayifu (10-3-1, M, I: 1-0-0), Sinis
WDEC3
Janne Elonen-Kulmala (15-7-1, M, I: 1-2-1)
Daniel Swain finished off Masu Nuertiebieke in the opening round with a knee-bar
Mikhail Zayats (R) won a hard fought decision over Caio Magalhaes
Andrey Lezhnev celebrates his win by submission over Asikeerbai
Kuerban Jiang was a winner
Michel Silva (R) was too much for Li Bolin to handle
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May 24 – M-I provocare 92: Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin in Saint Petersburg, Russia
June 1 – M-I provocare 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, Russia
FITE will stream M1 Challenge- 91 LIVE on May 12th from Shenzhen, Sinis
M-I provocare 91, May 12, in Shenzhen, Sinis
S. PETERSBURG, Russia (Aprilis 19, 2018)) – M-I Global, in association with WKG, has announced an “undisputed” title bout May 12 propter M-I provocare 91 principale eventus, pitting M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov, in Shenzhen, Sinis.
M-I provocare 91 will be live-streamed from China in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon. M-I provocare 91 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)
The originally scheduled M-I provocare 91, Aprilis 21 in Saint Petersburg, featured M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Khamzat Dalgiev against American challenger Nate “The Train” Landwehr, has been cancelled. Dalgiev vs. Landwehr will be rescheduled during 2018.
Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0), pugnatorum de Ucraina, won his title belt last September at M-I provocare 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin in secundo circuitu.
Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, super Binh Son Le at M-I provocare 78.
“I don’t care if my opponent has a belt or not,” Doskalchuk said. “The main thing is to properly prepare for the fight to determine the real flyweight champion. I am not expecting this fight to be easy. It’s going to be a tough battle and I will be looking for an opportunity to finish off my opponent. Fans will see a great fight. How will it end? We’ll see at The Rage!”
Ashimov (8-2-1, M, I: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev atque Ervani Melonio with punches, respective;, in the second and first rounds. At M-I provocare 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.
“All of Kazakhstan is waiting for this fight,” Ashimov noted. “I can’t wait because I brought the Interim belt to Kazakhstan and, if God wills, soon I will bring back the undisputed title. I’m fighting a strong and experienced opponent, who I respect a lot, but I will be ready and that will show fight night. ”
The co-feature is a middleweight showdown between veteran Russian fighter Mikhail Zayats (23-8-0, M, I: 13-5-0) and past M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger Caio “Hellboy” Magalhaes (10-4-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Brazil Dei. Zayats has fought in Bellator, Magalhaes in the UFC. Last October, Magalhaes lost his M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenge to champion Artem stairs by way of a five-round unanimous decision, headlining M-I provocare 84.
One other main card fight was announced featuring one of China’s top MMA fighters, Musu “Iron King” Nuertiebieke (12-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0) versus American featherweight Daniel Swain (17-8-1, M, I: 0-0-1).
All fighters and fights are subject to change. Additional main and full preliminary card bouts will soon be announced.
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Undisputed M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship Aleksander Doskalchuk vs. Arman Ashimov
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M-I provocare 91, May 12, in Shenzhen, Sinis
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S. PETERSBURG, Russia (Aprilis 19, 2018)) – M-I Global, in association with WKG, has announced an “undisputed” title bout May 12 propter M-I provocare 91 principale eventus, pitting M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov, in Shenzhen, Sinis.
M-I provocare 91 will be live-streamed from China in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon. M-I provocare 91 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)
The originally scheduled M-I provocare 91, Aprilis 21 in Saint Petersburg, featured M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Khamzat Dalgiev against American challenger Nate “The Train” Landwehr, has been cancelled. Dalgiev vs. Landwehr will be rescheduled during 2018.
Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0), pugnatorum de Ucraina, won his title belt last September at M-I provocare 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin in secundo circuitu.
Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, super Binh Son Le at M-I provocare 78.
“I don’t care if my opponent has a belt or not,” Doskalchuk said. “The main thing is to properly prepare for the fight to determine the real flyweight champion. I am not expecting this fight to be easy. It’s going to be a tough battle and I will be looking for an opportunity to finish off my opponent. Fans will see a great fight. How will it end? We’ll see at The Rage!”
Ashimov (8-2-1, M, I: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev atque Ervani Melonio with punches, respective;, in the second and first rounds. At M-I provocare 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.
“All of Kazakhstan is waiting for this fight,” Ashimov noted. “I can’t wait because I brought the Interim belt to Kazakhstan and, if God wills, soon I will bring back the undisputed title. I’m fighting a strong and experienced opponent, who I respect a lot, but I will be ready and that will show fight night. ”
The co-feature is a middleweight showdown between veteran Russian fighter Mikhail Zayats (23-8-0, M, I: 13-5-0) and past M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger Caio “Hellboy” Magalhaes (10-4-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Brazil Dei. Zayats has fought in Bellator, Magalhaes in the UFC. Last October, Magalhaes lost his M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenge to champion Artem stairs by way of a five-round unanimous decision, headlining M-I provocare 84.
One other main card fight was announced featuring one of China’s top MMA fighters, Musu “Iron King” Nuertiebieke (12-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0) versus American featherweight Daniel Swain (17-8-1, M, I: 0-0-1).
All fighters and fights are subject to change. Additional main and full preliminary card bouts will soon be announced.
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M-I CHALLENGE 88 RESULTS & PICTURES
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Stars coming out for M-1 Challenge 88
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S. PETERSBURG, Russia (
M-1 Global kicks-off 2018 in February with M-1 Challenge 87 & 88
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Damir Ismagulov (in vertice) 
Raul Tutarauli (in vertice) 
Movsar Evloev (L) 