The SENSHI 19 International Gala Night is gearing up to captivate martial arts enthusiasts across Bulgaria once more. The long-awaited combat spectacle is just days away and will take place on November 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna.
Renowned for its vibrant energy and roster of elite fighters, SENSHI has firmly established itself as Bulgaria's leading platform for showcasing martial arts excellence. Fighters from around the world will step into the ring, delivering thrilling displays of skill and determination. Spectators can look forward to an evening of unforgettable combat action and a unique martial arts atmosphere that only SENSHI can create.
SENSHI 19 referees and judges
Adding to the event’s prestige, world-famous martial arts legends will serve as special referees and judges, including Ernesto Hoost, Shihan Semmy Schilt, Shihan Sam Greco, Shihan Nicholas Pettas, Albert Kraus, Andy Souwer, Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili, Sensei Zahari Damyanov, Sensei Jan Soukup, Sensei Petar Martinov, and Sensei Yusuke Fujii. Don't miss this remarkable evening of martial arts mastery in Varna!
These legendary fighters, who have dedicated their hearts and lives to martial arts, will guarantee an exciting and memorable sporting experience at SENSHI 19:
Ernesto Hoost - 4-times K-1 World champion, Savate World champion, ISKA full contact World champion, and Muay Thai World champion, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Shihan Semmy Schilt - Glory Grand Slam 16-man tournament champion, Glory World champion, 4 x K-1 Grand Prix champion, K-1 World champion, 3x King of Pancrase, two times World Kudo champion, President of the KWU SENSHI Europe, member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Shihan Sam Greco – K-1 fighter, World champion, motivational speaker, actor, 3 x WAKO World Kickboxing champion, World Full Contact Karate champion, and 6 x Australian Full Contact champion, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Shihan Nicholas Pettas - the European and World Karate champion, the last Uchi-deshi of Masutatsu Oyama, K-1 Japan Grand Prix winner, SENSHI ring announcer, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI, Head of the PR and Marketing committee of the KWU SENSHI.
Albert Kraus - The first K-1 World MAX champion in 2002 and the first SUPERKOMBAT Middleweight champion, World champion in Kickboxing and Muay Thai, member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Andy Souwer - 2-times K-1 World MAX champion and 4-times Shootboxing World champion, Showtime 70MAX World champion, World Muay Thai champion, and member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili - Absolute Kyokushin World champion 2011, completed 100-man kumite in 2014, Absolute champion of Japan 2010, champion of Japan in the weight category 2010, Champion of Europe 2010, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI Europe.
Sensei Zahari Damyanov - Absolute Kyokushin World champion 2015, 4-times American Absolute champion, 4-times European champion, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Sensei Jan Soukup - 2nd place in 9th Kyokushin World Open 2007, European champion, All Japan Tournament winner, Yangame's Fight Night Heavyweight champion, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI Europe.
Sensei Petar Martinov - Kyokushin World champion 2014, Kyokushin European champion 2006, 3rd place European Open 2008, 3-times European Tameshiwari champion, Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
Sensei Yusuke Fujii – KWU Championships 3rd place, six times All-Japan champion in absolute and weigh divisions, Australian and New Zeland full contact champion, SENSHI and KWU SENSHI Chief Operation Officer (COO), Chairman of the Strategic Committee, Chairman of the Educational Committee and Member of the Board of the KWU SENSHI.
SENSHI 19 promises an unforgettable evening of martial arts action, featuring 13 thrilling bouts between 26 elite fighters representing 16 countries. Fans can look forward to three highly anticipated rematches that are sure to electrify the arena.
Secure your spot for this epic fight night on November 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Palace of Culture and Sports, Varna. Tickets are available through the Eventim.bg network or at the venue's box office. Don’t miss the chance to experience the SENSHI fight show up close and personal!
