The statistics of all SENSHI editions so far highlight the scale of the organization, while the fight card of the 30th anniversary edition promises even more action.
Since the very first edition on February 23, 2019, the international martial arts organization SENSHI has held 29 spectacular events, providing a platform for the elite of martial arts. Over these seven years, the gala evenings have contributed to the development of young talents and rising stars in the sport.
The organization's statistics are truly impressive, so we share some of the most remarkable figures. In total, 373 fighters from 59 countries have entered the SENSHI ring, with the interesting fact that 14% of them are Bulgarian. After Bulgaria, Spain, France, Romania, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Serbia are the countries with the highest number of participants. Italy, Turkey, and Morocco also rank in the top 10 with their fighters appearing in the arena. Among the professional athletes who have fought for the organization, there are 11 women.
The 29 SENSHI editions held so far have produced 347 fights and 119 spectacular knockouts. Many fighters have broken through on the world stage and made impressive debuts. The organization has crowned six European champions and its very first Grand Prix champion in the over 95 kg category. The year with the highest number of fights was 2023, when the audience saw a total of 71 matches.
What awaits us in 2026? Five major Grand Prix tournaments in different weight classes and even more action. Check out the fight card for the first tournament in the up to 75 kg category, taking place on February 28 in Varna, Bulgaria. Tickets are available via Eventim.bg.
Fighters in the SENSHI Grand Prix
The fight card of the lightweight tournament up to 75 kg, held under the organization's KWU FULL CONTACT rules, includes the following fights:
· Carlos Barbosa (Brazil) vs. Zhulien Rikov (Bulgaria)
· Constantin Rusu (Moldova) vs. Florin Lambagiu (Romania)
· Jordi Requejo (Spain) vs. Konstantin Stoykov (Bulgaria)
· Jorge Davila (Spain) vs. Christian Baya (DR Congo)
The reserve fights for the SENSHI Grand Prix, whose winners have a real chance at the title, are:
· Aibek Amanov (Kazakhstan) vs. Viktor Krashevski (Bulgaria)
· Fernando Tigre (Portugal) vs. David Kinhefner (Hungary)
The winners of the opening fights will face each other in the next round. The semifinals will be followed by a match for third place and the grand final, where the SENSHI Grand Prix champion in the up to 75 kg category will be determined.
Superfights at SENSHI 30
In addition to the elimination tournament for the championship, the upcoming SENSHI 30 fight show also features three superfights under the KWU FULL CONTACT rules:
· Hirokatsu Miyagi (Japan) vs. Samo Petje (Slovenia) – up to 70 kg category
· Charalampos Digkas (Greece) vs. Diyan Dimitrov (Bulgaria) – up to 70 kg category
· Francesko Xhaja (Albania) vs. Giannis Stoforidis (Greece) – 95+ kg category
Follow the SENSHI profiles on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated on all important details of the upcoming event and learn more about the fights in the ring.
SENSHI 30 is organized in cooperation with the KWU International Professional League, and with the special support of Armeec Insurance Company, MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air, M Car Group – BMW dealer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Service, and St. St. Constantine and Helena Holding.
The media partners of SENSHI 30 are Boec.bg and Boec.com, Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, TrillerTV, Beyond Kickboxing, Gol.bg, Sportal.bg, Dir.bg, Topsport.bg, KWUnion.com, KyokushinKarate.News, Fighto.News, and Vechtsportinfo.nl.
