The SENSHI 33 fight card features an eight-man Grand Prix tournament in the 95 kg division, along with three Super Fights between elite competitors. One of those bouts will see Spanish fighter Pedro Granjo face Bulgarian champion Simeon Nakovski at the beach arena.

Granjo arrives in Varna, Bulgaria, with extensive experience and numerous titles across several combat sports. He has trained in martial arts for 30 years, and his most notable achievements include the 2025 WKA Spanish Professional Kickboxing Championship under K-1 rules, the 2022 European Kyokushin title, and the 2015 Mix Fight Professional MMA Championship. He is also the only Spanish fighter to have become a national champion in five different combat disciplines—Kyokushin, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, and low kick.

Ahead of his second SENSHI appearance, Pedro Granjo spoke to Gong.bg about the difficult journey that shaped him into the fighter he is today, his determination to win, and his desire to earn the crowd’s respect. The international fight gala will take place on September 5 at 7:30 PM EET /12:30 PM EST/ at the beach arena in Sts. Constantine and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria. Tickets are available at Eventim.bg.

The Spaniard identifies his fighting spirit and his physical and mental resilience as his greatest weapons. He also admits to having one serious weakness—he simply “doesn’t know how to back down.” Here is what else Pedro Granjo shared ahead of his next SENSHI bout.

Pedro, what does it mean to you to compete in the SENSHI ring again, and what do you expect from your fight against Simeon Nakovski?

SENSHI is an incredible organization, and winning here is very important to me. I am returning to Bulgaria with a tremendous desire to win the fight and bring the fans to their feet. I expect a tough battle, but I am ready for it.

You have been training in martial arts since you were seven years old. What led you down this path, and who were your greatest inspirations?

My life was not easy, even during childhood. I often found myself in street fights, and I also watched Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s films and videos. I later started training in Kyokushin, and it helped me tremendously.

I always wanted to become a legend like Francisco Filho and Andy Hug. They were my greatest inspirations in combat sports and the role models I looked up to.

You are the only Spanish fighter to have become a national champion in five different combat disciplines. What does this achievement mean to you?

It is one of the achievements I am most proud of. I even received congratulations from the government in my country, and this year I was also presented with two sporting awards by my local municipality. For me, it is recognition of all the years of hard work and effort I have invested in training.

What is the strongest weapon you bring into the ring?

I wouldn’t say that I rely on just one quality or specific skill. My fighting spirit, my experience across different combat disciplines, and my physical and mental resilience are among the key factors behind my success. I would say those are also my most dangerous weapons as a fighter.

We understand that you have a rather unusual hobby—you enjoy chopping wood with an axe. Where does this passion come from?

I have always enjoyed practicing my strikes and breaking different objects with my fists and legs. That is also where my desire to compete in low kick event came from. I am undefeated there and currently ranked number one in the world.

Which victory in your professional career has been the most meaningful to you so far, and why?

My MMA title from 2015. I won it by knockout against a legend from my country. It is one of the victories that means the most to me, and it will always bring me a sense of satisfaction.

What else do you want to achieve before the end of your kickboxing and combat sports career?

I want to become an undisputed world champion across every possible federation—WKA, ISKA, WBC, and WAKO. I also want to win the SENSHI title.

My goal is to become the Kyokushin fighter with the greatest number of titles. I want to continue gaining experience and winning new belts and trophies.

What can combat sports fans expect from Pedro Granjo at SENSHI 33 on September 5?

Expect a knockout—that is the goal. I have a particular trait as a fighter: I don’t know how to back down in the ring. I am coming to fight, win in spectacular fashion, and bring the SENSHI fans to their feet.