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18.09.2024

SENSHI Gala 23 Recognizes Chaves, Samperi, and Azzouzi with Special Awards

SENSHI Gala 23 Recognizes Chaves, Samperi, and Azzouzi with Special Awards

At SENSHI 23, three outstanding fighters were honored with special individual awards following an intense night of 12 thrilling bouts in the beach arena. A video of the official awards ceremony is available for viewing.

The "Knockout of the Night" award was presented by Ernesto Hoost to Brazilian Bruno Chaves, who secured a stunning first-round knockout.

SENSHI 23 "Knockout of the Night" award to Bruno Chaves

The "Best Technique" award went to Italian fighter Michael Samperi, with Semmy Schilt personally delivering the accolade.

SENSHI 23 "Best Technique" award Michael Samperi

The "Fighting Spirit" award was awarded to Moroccan Abdelilah Azzouzi, with Andy Souwer presenting it to him in the ring at the event’s conclusion.

SENSHI 23 "Fighting Spirit" award Abdelilah Azzouzi

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming SENSHI events and more on the professional fighters in the international circuit via SENSHI's social media and official website.

The 23rd edition of SENSHI 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.
 

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