The excitement will reach its peak on September 7 at 6:30 pm EET / 11:30 am EST on the beach next to the "More" restaurant in Varna, Bulgaria, where enthusiastic spectators will witness thrilling performances from international fighting stars. SENSHI 23's fight card features a notable group of Balkan athletes, including one Greek, three Romanians, and two Serbians, ensuring a dominant Balkan presence in the event.
Combat sports fans can get the best view of the beach arena by purchasing tickets through the Eventim.bg network.
Greek fighter Valentinos Kiriakidis, a two-time Greek champion (2018 and 2020), will make his debut at SENSHI 23, facing Bulgarian Kristian Doychev in an exciting matchup.
Romanian Marius Munteanu enters the fight circuit with high expectations. A champion in several tournaments, including Colosseum, Kombat London, Fight Zine, and Cezar Fighting Championship, he promises to deliver surprises in the ring.
Marian Lapusneanu from Romania, a four-time Colosseum tournament winner (2020–2023) and Romania's kickboxing champion, will return to showcase his skill and determination.
Romanian Cristian Ristea, a former Fight Arena 2023 champion, WKU Intercontinental champion (2022), and SUPERKOMBAT New Heroes winner (2012), will bring his explosive style to the fight.
Serbia's Aleksandar Menkovic, with impressive victories including 1st place at the 2024 WAKO Kickboxing World Cup, 2nd place at the 2023 WAKO World Championships, and 2022 WAKO European Championship gold, will compete in the 85 kg category in his second SENSHI appearance against a Swiss fighter.
Serbian Rade Opacic, a dominant force in the super-heavyweight division, will take on Cristian Ristea in the tenth bout of the evening. Opacic, a 2019 ENFUSION Heavyweight Qualification Tournament winner and two-time WAKO World Cup champion, is a formidable contender.
Bulgarian champions Atanas Bozhilov, Kristiyan Doychev, and Delyan Georgiev will represent their country in SENSHI 23. Bozhilov is seeking his 20th victory, Doychev will showcase his experience in a fight against Kiriakidis, and Georgiev, undefeated in the ring, will bring his fighting strength to the event.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of intense action that will make Varna, Bulgaria, the center of the fighting world!
The SENSHI Gala 23 is organized in cooperation with the KWU International Professional League, as well as 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 23 are Boec.BG and Boec.COM, Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, the American online combat sports television TrillerTV, Dir.bg, YouTube channel KOD Sport, Kwunion.com, Kyokushin Karate News, Fighto.News and Novinata.bg.
