Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared “Pa gen Konkou” Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion

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

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

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 defi 95: Batay nan mòn yo, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Larisi.

“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. Natirèlman, Mwen vle yon rematch, our story has not ended.”

Doskalchuk (9-1-0), goumen soti nan Ikrèn, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), nan 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), an Frans.

Sou kat la preliminè, 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), Ris plum Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) nan wonn de, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) akAlexander 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, pandan y ap Russland 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: Larisi, Ikrèn, Kazakhstan, Brezil, Georgia, Lafrans, Angola, Almay, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.

Complete results & galri foto anba a:

KAT MAIN

MAIN EVÈNMAN – Heavyweights

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

“Pa gen Konkou”

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

CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Aleksander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Chanpyon, Ikrèn

WTKO2 (5:00)

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

(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)

Welterweights

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

WDEC3

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

Heavyweights limyè

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

WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)

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

Lightweights

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

WDEC3

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

KAT PRELIMINÈ

Heavyweights

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

WTKO1 (pwenson – 0:18)

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

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Russland Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Larisi

WDEC3

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

Welterweights

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

WDEC3

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

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

WDEC3

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

Lightweights

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

WKO3 (kicks & pwenson – 0:27)

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

FEATHERWEIGHTS

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

WSUB2 (maziko toufe – 4:20)

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

BANTAMWEIGHTS

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

D3

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