Sergei 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

SANT PETERSBURG, Rússia (Maig 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” i Aleksander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-1 Desafiament 92 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Rússia.

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 Desafiament 95: Battle in the Mountains, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Rússia.

“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. Per descomptat, Vull una revenja, our story has not ended.”

Doskalchuk (9-1-0), lluitant fora d'Ucraïna, 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 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), de França.

A la cartellera preliminar, 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), Ploma de Rússia Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) en la segona ronda, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) iAlexander 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, mentre 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: Rússia, Ucraïna, Kazakhstan, Brasil, Geòrgia, França, Angola, Alemanya, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.

Complete results & galeria de fotos de sota:

TARGETA PRINCIPAL

MAIN EVENT – PESOS PESANTS

Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rússia

“No Contest”

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

CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Aleksander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Campió, Ucraïna

WTKO2 (5:00)

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

(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)

Welters

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

WDEC3

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

Semipesats

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

WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)

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

Pesos lleugers

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

WDEC3

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

TARGETA PRELIMINAR

PESOS PESANTS

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

WTKO1 (cops – 0:18)

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

Els pesos mitjans

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

WDEC3

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

Welters

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

WDEC3

Joilton “Peregrino” Sants (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasil

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

WDEC3

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

Pesos lleugers

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

WKO3 (kicks & cops – 0:27)

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

Pesos ploma

Mikhail Kuznetsov (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), Rússia

WSUB2 (guillotina – 4:20)

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

Galls

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

D3

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