SENSHI 23: Three Knockouts, 13 Debuts, and Non-Stop Action!

On September 7, 2024 the SENSHI 23 International Gala Fight Night took place in Varna, Bulgaria, showcasing an exciting evening of combat sports. The event featured three knockouts, thirteen new fighters, and intense battles, with athletes from 17 countries competing fiercely for victory. The atmosphere at the beach arena was electric, as powerful exchanges and high-energy performances kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Thousands tuned in online to watch 12 thrilling fights under KWU FULL CONTACT, KWU SENSHI, and KWU OPEN rules, while hundreds more experienced the live action at the Black Sea beach near the "More" restaurant in the “St. St. Constantine and Helena” resort.

SENSHI 23 Results:

Fight #1 -70 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Marian Lapusneanu (Romania) defeated Mateusz Janik (Poland) by judges’ decision.

Fight #2  -70 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Luke Whelan (England) defeated Gregoire Gottardi (France) by judges’ decision.

Fight #3: -70 kg, KWU SENSHI Rules
Nicolas Sanabria (Colombia) defeated Walter Christopher (France) by judges’ decision.

Fight #4 -85 kg,KWU Full Contact Rules
Kristiyan Doychev (Bulgaria) defeated Valentinos Kiriakidis (Greece) by judges’ decision.

Fight #5: -70 kg, KWU OPEN Rules
Delyan Georgiev (Bulgaria) defeated Lucas Lima (Brazil) by judges’ decision.

Fight #6: -80 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Michael Samperi (Italy) defeated Dmytro Hlevka (Portugal) by knockout.

Fight #7: -85 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Aleksandar Menkovic (Serbia) defeated Loic Njeya (Switzerland) by judges’ decision.

Fight #8 -95 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Karim Mabrouk (Austria) defeated Massinissa Hamaili (Algeria) by judges’ decision.

Fight #9: -95 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Abdelilah Azzouzi (Morocco) defeated Fabrice Gnedre (Ivory Coast) by judges’ decision.

Fight #10: 95+ kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Rade Opacic (Serbia) defeated Cristian Ristea (Romania) by judges’ decision.

Fight #11 95+ kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Bruno Chaves (Brazil) defeated Marius Munteanu (Romania) by knockout.

Fight #12 -75 kg, KWU Full Contact Rules
Atanas Bozhilov (Bulgaria) defeated Jaiteh Ndow Bubu (Spain) by TKO.

As the night came to a close, the event organizers awarded the best performances of the night. The "Knockout of the Night" was presented by Ernesto Hoost to Bruno Chaves, while the "Fighting Spirit" award was given to Abdelilah Azzouzi by kickboxing legend Andy Souwer. The "Best Technique" award went to Michael Samperi, presented by the iconic Semmy Schilt.

The SENSHI 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.

SENSHI 23 media partners are combat sports portals Boec.BG and Boec.COM, the national television Bulgaria ON AIR, the sports channel MAX Sport 1, the American online martial arts television TrillerTV, YouTube channel KOD Sport, DIR.bg, Gol.bg, Topsport.bg, Novinata.bg, Kwunion.com, Kyokushin Karate News and Fighto.News.