SENSHI 28 Grand Prix Results

The debut edition of the SENSHI 28 Grand Prix, held last night at the iconic beach arena in Varna, Bulgaria, brought unforgettable action and true gladiator spirit until the very last bell. In front of nearly 1,000 spectators on-site and tens of thousands more watching the global live broadcast, the tournament delivered three intense qualifying rounds and six thunderous knockouts before crowning its first-ever heavyweight champion in the 95+ kg division. The man who lifted the inaugural SENSHI Grand Prix belt is none other than Samed Agdeve – better known as “The King.”

At just 21 years old, Agdeve was the youngest fighter in the tournament but quickly proved that age was no obstacle to greatness. He earned his place in the final by first stopping Lebanon’s Ali Badawi with a first-round knockout and then delivering a devastating finish against Germany’s Gerardo Atti in the semifinals.

The grand finale of the evening saw Agdeve face England’s Rhys Brudenell in a battle that kept fans on their feet. Both warriors gave everything they had, but it was “The King” who showcased the superior willpower, skill, and explosive power to secure a unanimous decision victory and claim the prestigious championship trophy. Agdeve also received the highly coveted “Knockout of the Night” award, further cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting rising stars on the world stage. His name is now forever written in the history of the international SENSHI gala series.

This historic tournament marked the very first time Bulgaria hosted a Grand Prix event in the heavyweight division, making the night even more memorable for fight fans.

Bulgarian athletes also delivered strong performances, appearing in two of the three SENSHI 28 super fights, though victory ultimately eluded them this time.

Full SENSHI 28 Grand Prix Results:

Qualifiers:

Fight #1: Rhys Brudenell (England) defeated Francesko Xhaja (Albania) – KO, Round 2

Fight #2: Bruno Chaves (Brazil) defeated Thomas Bridgewater (Netherlands) – Split Decision

Fight #3: Samed Agdeve (Turkey) defeated Ali Badawi (Lebanon) – KO, Round 1

Fight #4: Gerardo Atti (Germany) defeated Hamza Ourahou (Morocco) – KO, Round 2

Reserve Fight:

Dexter Suisse (Netherlands) defeated Marius Munteanu (Romania) – KO, Round 1

Semifinals:

Rhys Brudenell (England) defeated Bruno Chaves (Brazil) – Unanimous Decision

Samed Agdeve (Turkey) defeated Gerardo Atti (Germany) – KO, Round 3

Grand Prix Final:

Samed Agdeve (Turkey) defeated Rhys Brudenell (England) – Unanimous Decision

SENSHI 28 Super Fights Results:

KWU Full Contact, -75 kg: Petros Natan de Freitas (Brazil) defeated Konstantin Stoykov (Bulgaria) – 2:0 Judges’ Decision

KWU Full Contact, -70 kg: Marian Lapușneanu (Romania) defeated Maxence Vignais (France) – Unanimous Decision

KWU Open, -95 kg: Miguel Porto (Brazil) defeated Valeri Atanasov (Bulgaria) – KO, Round 1

SENSHI 28 Special Awards:

Knockout of the Night: Samed Agdeve

Fighting Spirit Award: Maxence Vignais (for stepping in on one day’s notice)

Best Technique Award: Thomas Bridgewater (for his world-class Dutch-style performance)

SENSHI 28 Grand Prix will be remembered as one of the most thrilling and competitive editions in the history of the series – a night filled with powerful knockouts, relentless determination, and the crowning of a 21-year-old champion who conquered the tournament and rose to the very top.

Fans can now watch event highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content on SENSHI’s official social media channels. The next professional SENSHI 29 fight night is already scheduled for December 6, 2025 in Varna, promising another unforgettable evening of elite combat sports action.