Legends of kickboxing and Kyokushin welcomed the competitors ahead of the spectacular fight night in Varna, Bulgaria.
All 16 fighters set to step into the ring at SENSHI 32 Grand Prix successfully passed the official weigh-in and are ready for the thrilling clashes on July 11. Following the weigh-in, the opponents came face-to-face during the traditional official face-to-face meetings, displaying confidence, focus, and mutual respect ahead of the decisive battles.
The official weigh-in was attended by world-renowned legends of kickboxing and martial arts, who greeted all participants and wished them success. Among the distinguished guests were Shihan Akira Masuda, Shihan Semmy Schilt, Shihan Francisco Filho, Ernesto Hoost, Shihan Ryu Narushima, Shihan Nicholas Pettas, Shihan Sam Greco, Shihan Glaube Feitosa, Albert Kraus, Andy Souwer, Sensei Ewerton Teixeira, Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili, Sensei Zahari Damyanov, Sensei Jan Soukup, Sensei Andrews Nakahara, Sensei Petar Martinov, Sensei Yusuke Fujii, and K-1 legend Ray Sefo.
On July 11 at 7:30 PM EET /12:30 PM EST/, the specially built beach arena at the St. St. Constantine and Helena resort near Varna, Bulgaria, will host the third Grand Prix tournament of the year. For the first time in SENSHI history, a Middleweight Grand Prix Champion (-85 kg) will be crowned, as eight fighters battle through the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final in a single evening.
Following the official weigh-in, the fight card is now officially set:
SENSHI Grand Prix (-85 kg):
• Joshua Akingbade (Ireland) – 84.6 kg vs. Ali Yuzeir (Bulgaria) – 84.5 kg
• David Szabo-Toth (Hungary) – 84.8 kg vs. Fabian Lorito (Italy) – 85.0 kg
• Ulric Bokeme (Switzerland) – 85.0 kg vs. Juri de Sousa (Portugal) – 85.0 kg
• Miles Simson (Suriname) – 84.4 kg vs. Olivier Langlois-Ross (Canada) – 84.9 kg
Grand Prix Reserve Bouts:
• Angelo Mirno (Italy) – 84.6 kg vs. Ricardo Luckei (Brazil) – 85.0 kg
• Ramy Deghir (Algeria) – 84.9 kg vs. Sharif Ben Mabrouk (Tunisia) – 84.7 kg
Super Fights:
• Nathan Cook (England) – 118.7 kg vs. Francesko Xhaja (Albania) – 116.5 kg (KWU Full Contact, 95+ kg)
• Daniele Valente (Italy) – 75.0 kg vs. Zhulien Rikov (Bulgaria) – 74.8 kg (KWU Full Contact, -75 kg)
A total of 16 professional fighters from 13 countries will deliver spectacular contests filled with technique, power, and fighting spirit. In addition to the historic Middleweight Grand Prix, fans will also enjoy two Super Fights, including the bout featuring the undefeated SENSHI Grand Prix (-75 kg) champion Zhulien Rikov.
SENSHI 32 Grand Prix begins on July 11 at 7:30 PM EET /12:30 PM EST/ at the beach arena in St. St. Constantine and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria, promising another unforgettable evening in the calendar of the international SENSHI fighting promotion.
Tickets for the event can be purchased via Eventim.bg network.
You can watch SENSHI 32 Grand Prix live and free on SENSHI’s YouTube channel and TrillerTV globally, on Swerve Combat for USA and Canada, and on Bulgaria ON AIR, DIEMA, and MAX Sport 1 for Bulgaria.
SENSHI 32 Grand Prix is organized with the support of the KWU International Professional League and the special support of Armeec Insurance Company, MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air, M Car Group – BMW Dealer, and St. St. Constantine and Helena Holding.
Media partners of SENSHI 32 Grand Prix are Boec.bg and Boec.com, Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, TrillerTV, Beyond Kickboxing, Gol.bg, Sportal.bg, Dir.bg, Topsport.bg, KWUSENSHI.com, KWUnion.com, KyokushinKarate.News, Fighto.News, and Fight Sports Insider 24/7.
