Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared “Geen Wedstrijd” Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion

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

SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Mei 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” en Alexander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-1 Challenge 92 bij M-1 Arena in Sint-Petersburg, Rusland.

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: Strijd in de bergen, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Rusland.

“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. Natuurlijk, Ik wil een rematch, our story has not ended.”

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

Brazilian welterweight Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1) speelde een indrukwekkende M-1 debuut, 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), van Frankrijk.

Op de voorlopige kaart, Russische zwaargewicht 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 vedergewicht Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) was disqualified in the second round for kicking a grounded fighter, German challenger Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), Russische vedergewicht Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) in de tweede ronde, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) enalexander Osetrov (4-0-1) fought to a three-round majority draw.

Georgisch weltergewicht Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0) won a three-round split decision over Russian Taymuraz Guriev, terwijl 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 vertegenwoordigd 10 verschillende landen: Rusland, Oekraïne, Kazachstan, Brazilië, Georgia, Frankrijk, Angola, Duitsland, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.

Complete results & foto gallery hieronder:

Belangrijkste kaart

MAIN EVENT – ZWAARGEWICHTEN

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

“Geen Wedstrijd”

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

Co-functie – M-1 UITDAGING VLIEGGEWICHT KAMPIOENSCHAP

Alexander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Kampioen, Oekraïne

WTKO2 (5:00)

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

(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge vlieggewicht titel)

Welterweights

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

WDEC3

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

Licht zwaargewichten

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

WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)

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

Lichtgewichten

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

WDEC3

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

VOORAF CARD

ZWAARGEWICHTEN

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

WTKO1 (stoten – 0:18)

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

Middleweights

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

WDEC3

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

Welterweights

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

WDEC3

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

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

WDEC3

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

Lichtgewichten

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

WKO3 (kicks & stoten – 0:27)

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

Featherweights

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

WSUB2 (guillotine choke- – 4:20)

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

Bantamweights

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

D3

alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), Rusland