 Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin declared
“Ebda 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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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russja (Mejju 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” u Aleksander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M 1 Isfida 92 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russja.
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 Isfida 95: Battle in the Mountains, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Russja.
“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. Of course, Irrid rematch, our story has not ended.”
Doskalchuk (9-1-0), ġlieda kontra out ta 'l-Ukraina, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), tal-Każakstan. 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), ta 'Franza.
Fuq il-karta preliminari, 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), Featherweight russian Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) fil round tnejn, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) uAlexander 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, filwaqt 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: Russja, Ukraina, Każakstan, Brażil, Georgia, Franza, Angola, Il-Ġermanja, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.
Complete results & gallerija tar-ritratti hawn taħt:
CARD MAIN
AVVENIMENT MAIN – Heavyweights
Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russja
“Ebda Contest”
Anton Vyazigin (9-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russja
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Aleksander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Champion, Ukraina
WTKO2 (5:00)
Arman Ashimov (8-3-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Interim Champion, Każakstan
(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1, M-1: 1-0-0-), Brażil
WDEC3
Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Russja
Heavyweights DAWL
Khadis Ibragimov (4-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Russja
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), Russja
WDEC3
Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), Franza
CARD PRELIMINARI
Heavyweights
Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russja
WTKO1 (puntelli – 0:18)
Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kuba
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russja
WDEC3
Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M-1: 7-2-0), Russja
WDEC3
Joilton “Peregrino” Santos (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Brażil
Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Georgia
WDEC3
Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Russja
Lightweights
Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russja
WKO3 (kicks & puntelli – 0:27)
Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), Angola
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Kuznetsov (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), Russja
WSUB2 (ċowk giljottina – 4:20)
Nikita Solonin (4-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russja
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Ukraina
D3
Alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), Russja
