Szergej Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared “No Contest” Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion

Aleksander Doskalchuk is now the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion

SZENTPÉTERVÁR, Oroszország (Május 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Szergej Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” és Alexander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-1 Challenge 92 a szentpétervári M-1 Arénában, Oroszország.

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-1 Challenge 95: Csata a hegyekben, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Oroszország.

“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.”

Szergej 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. Természetesen, Szeretnék egy visszavágót, our story has not ended.”

Doskalchuk (9-1-0), harcolsz Ukrajna, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), Kazahsztán. Ashimov was unable to continue after two rounds due to a hand injury.

Brazilian welterweight Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1) lenyűgöző M-1-es bemutatkozással fordult, 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), Franciaország.

Az előzetes kártya, Orosz nehézsúlyú 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.

Kirgizisztán pehelysúlyú Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) was disqualified in the second round for kicking a grounded fighter, German challenger Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), Orosz pehelysúlyú Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) a második körben, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) ésAlexander 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, míg 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.

A harcosok képviseltették magukat 10 különböző országok: Oroszország, Ukrajna, Kazahsztán, Brazília, Grúzia, Franciaország, Angola, Németország, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.

Complete results & fotógaléria alábbi:

Főkártya

MAIN EVENT – Nehézsúlyú

Szergej Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Oroszország

“No Contest”

Anton Vyazigin (9-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Oroszország

CO-feature – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Alexander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Bajnok, Ukrajna

WTKO2 (5:00)

Arman Ashimov (8-3-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Interim Champion, Kazahsztán

(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)

WELTERWEIGHTS

Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1, M-1: 1-0-0-), Brazília

WDEC3

Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Oroszország

LIGHT nehézsúlyú

Khadis Ibragimov (4-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Oroszország

WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)

Giga Kukhalashvili (9-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia by way of Georgia

Könnyűsúlyú

Pavel Gordeev (11-1-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Oroszország

WDEC3

Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), Franciaország

ELŐZETES KÁRTYA

Nehézsúlyú

Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Oroszország

WTKO1 (ütések – 0:18)

Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kuba

Középsúly

Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Oroszország

WDEC3

Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0)

WELTERWEIGHTS

Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M-1: 7-2-0), Oroszország

WDEC3

Joilton “Peregrino” Santos (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazília

Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Grúzia

WDEC3

Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Oroszország

Könnyűsúlyú

Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Oroszország

WKO3 (kicks & ütések – 0:27)

Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), Angola

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Mihail Kuznyecov (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), Oroszország

WSUB2 (guillotine fojtó – 4:20)

Nikita Solonin (4-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Oroszország

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Ukrajna

D3

Alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), Oroszország