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

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

SAN PIETROBURGO, Russia (Maggio 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov and his main event challenger, Anton Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” e Alexander Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at M-1 sfida 92 a M-1 Arena a San Pietroburgo, Russia.

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 sfida 95: Battaglia nelle montagne, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, Russia.

“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. Naturalmente, Voglio una rivincita, our story has not ended.”

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

Brazilian welterweight Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1) ha realizzato un impressionante debutto M-1, taking a majority decision from former M-1 Challenge title challenger Sergey Romanov (14-3-0).

Giga Impostazione lashvili (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), della Francia.

Sulla scheda preliminare, pesi massimi russo Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0) won his pro debut, stopping Cuban giant Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0) in the opening round via punches, Russo prospettiva leggero Alexey “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0) all'altezza del suo soprannome, remaining undefeated by unleashing a barrage of kicks and punches for a third-round knockout of Helson Henriques (9-6-1), of Angola.

Peso piuma del Kirghizistan Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) was disqualified in the second round for kicking a grounded fighter, German challenger Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), Piuma russo Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) in due round, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) ealexander 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.

Combattenti rappresentati 10 paesi diversi: Russia, Ucraina, Kazakhstan, Brasile, Georgia, Francia, Angola, Germania, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.

Complete results & Galleria foto qui sotto:

CARD PRINCIPALE

MAIN EVENT – Pesi massimi

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

“Nessun Contesto”

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

CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Alexander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Campione, Ucraina

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-), Brasile

WDEC3

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

Pesi massimi leggeri

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

WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)

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

Pesi leggeri

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

WDEC3

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

CARD PRELIMINARE

Pesi massimi

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

WTKO1 (punzoni – 0:18)

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

Pesi

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

WDEC3

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

Welterweights

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

WDEC3

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

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

WDEC3

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

Pesi leggeri

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

WKO3 (kicks & punzoni – 0:27)

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

Pesi piuma

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

WSUB2 (ghigliottina – 4:20)

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

Bantamweights

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

D3

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