The International Combat Gala Evening SENSHI will deliver a thrilling new edition, showcasing elite fighters from over 15 countries who are ready to ignite the audience with their exceptional martial arts skills and high-octane action.
This professional fight gala will take place on May 13 at 18:30 at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, with tickets available through Eventim.bg. Fans attending or watching from home will be treated to an evening filled with heart-pounding action, as fighters from around the world battle it out.
One of the highlights of the evening will be two intense and exhilarating bouts for the prestigious SENSHI European titles. Spectators in Varna will be among the first to discover who will claim the 70 kg and 85 kg European titles at SENSHI.
In the 70 kg title bout, Bulgarian fighter Dragomir Petrov will face Aissam Chadid from Spain, both aiming for the highly coveted European title. Petrov, a four-time national kickboxing champion, is no stranger to victory, having impressed audiences with his spectacular win over Aydin Aslan at SENSHI 15. A former European Muay Thai titleholder, Petrov has also triumphed in the "Wizard" circuit.
Chadid, the 27-year-old Spanish champion and ISKA European titleholder, enters the ring with confidence after his exciting victory over Samo Petje at SENSHI 14. Fans can expect an electrifying clash between these two talented athletes.
The 85 kg European title will be contested by Bulgarian champion Eduard Aleksanyan and Boban Ilioski from North Macedonia. Aleksanyan, known for his knockout power, is looking for his tenth consecutive win after a dominant performance against Madani Rahmani at SENSHI 14. A national champion in both karate kyokushin and kickboxing, Aleksanyan has claimed titles such as the WAKO PRO European K1 Champion in 2021.
His opponent, Boban Ilioski, a European Kickboxing Champion and multiple award-winning fighter, will be determined to take home the title. The 25-year-old from North Macedonia is a seasoned competitor, having earned numerous accolades in prestigious international tournaments.
The SENSHI 16 will bring together 14 exciting fights, featuring some of the most formidable fighters from across the globe. With athletes coming to the sea capital from different continents, this action-packed gala is set to be an unforgettable event. Don't miss SENSHI 16, where champions will rise to the occasion and deliver an extraordinary fight night.
The SENSHI Gala 16 is organized in cooperation with the Professional League of the Kyokushin World Union (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.
SENSHI Gala 16 media partners are the national television Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, Boec.BG and Boec.COM, the American online martial arts television FITE, Gol.bg, Topsport.bg, Kwunion.com, the information portal Kyokushin Karate News, Fighto.News and Novinata.bg.
