
The 21st edition of the SENSHI International Martial Arts Gala took place on April 20 in Varna, showcasing thrilling fights, six knockouts, and 18 new martial artists. This spring edition once again raised the excitement and adrenaline levels, with professional fighters from 17 countries competing for victory in an unforgettable night of combat sports.
The Congress Hall at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna was packed with martial arts enthusiasts, as fans from around the world tuned in to watch 14 intense bouts under KWU FULL CONTACT and KWU OPEN rules.
SENSHI 21 Results:
Fight 1 (-75 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): James Conde defeated Mihail Velchovski by unanimous decision.
Fight 2 (-75 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Atanas Bozhilov defeated Adrian Madalin by unanimous decision.
Fight 3 (-70 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Samo Petje won by knockout (2nd round) against Vlad Trif.
Fight 4 (-75 kg KWU OPEN): Rusi Minev defeated Bruno Carvalho by unanimous decision.
Fight 5 (-80 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Constantin Rusu defeated Nikola Cvetkovic by unanimous decision.
Fight 6 (-80 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Nikola Todorovic defeated Cristin Musteata by technical knockout.
Fight 7 (-75 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Basso Pires defeated Stefan Dronjak by unanimous decision.
Fight 8 (95+ kg KWU FULL OPEN): Luis De Brito won by submission in the first round over Endrit Emini.
Fight 9 (-95 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Milos Cvjeticanin defeated Boubaker El Bakouri by unanimous decision.
Fight 10 (95+ kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Florin Ivanoaie defeated Miroslav Vujovic by unanimous decision.
Fight 11 (95+ kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Ahmed Krnjic won by knockout in the first round against Brian Douwes.
Fight 12 (95+ kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Iraj Azizpour won by knockout in the first round against Georgios Biniaris.
Fight 13 (95+ kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Giannis Stoforidis won by knockout against Christian Ristea.
Fight 14 (-75 kg KWU FULL CONTACT): Vladimir Valev defeated Carlos Garcia by unanimous decision.
After the intense bouts, special awards were given to three outstanding fighters. The Best Technique award went to Ahmed Krnjic, while Giannis Stoforidis earned the Knockout of the Night award for his spectacular finish. The Fighting Spirit award was given to Cristin Musteata, who stepped into the ring on just one day's notice.
SENSHI Gala 21 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.
SENSHI Gala 21 media partners are Boec.BG and Boec.COM, the national television Bulgaria ON AIR, the sports channel MAX Sport 1, the American online martial arts television TrillerTV, KOD Sport, Gol.bg, Topsport.bg, Kwunion.com, the information portal Kyokushin Karate News, Fighto.News and Novinata.bg.
Velchovski
Conde
Bozhilov
Madalin
Trif
Petje
Minev
Carvalho
Cvetkovic
Rusu
Todorovic
Musteata
Pires
Dronjak
Emini
De Brito
Cvjeticanin
El Bakouri
Ivanoaie
Vujovic
Krnjic
Douwes
Biniaris
Azizpour
Stoforidis
Ristea
Valev
Garcia