On February 28 at 19:00, the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna will once again become the epicenter of combat sports with the anniversary edition SENSHI 30, featuring fighters from 13 countries — Japan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Moldova, Albania, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria. The international fighting promotion will mark the occasion with a historic moment — the first-ever Grand Prix tournament in the 75 kg division, which will determine the first SENSHI champion in this category, with 12 elite fighters competing for the title.
The format is uncompromising: full-contact rules, direct eliminations, and three consecutive bouts in one night. Only one fighter will endure the entire path and become the organization’s first Grand Prix champion.
The team of Boec.bg contacted one of the fighters in the Grand Prix reserve bout — Aibek Amanov (Kazakhstan), who will face the young Bulgarian prospect Viktor Krashevski — to learn more about his preparation and expectations. Known to SENSHI fans as the winner of the KWU SENSHI World Cup for Amateurs 2025 and a multiple Asian Kyokushin champion, the 21-year-old fighter nicknamed the “Steppe Warrior” enters the bout with confidence built on more than 15 years in martial arts. He admits that his greatest inspirations have been his family, his coaches, and the discipline the sport has instilled in him, while his only fear is not reaching his full potential.
SENSHI 27 | F-2 Aibek Amanov (KAZ) defeated Petar Stoykov (BUL) by KO in the third round
His preparation follows a strict routine with two training sessions per day — conditioning work in the morning and technical training with sparring in the evening, with sparring remaining his favorite part because it prepares him best for real fights. Amanov believes the key to success is balancing physical and mental preparation through discipline, focus, and emotional control. In his view, a champion must possess strength, respect, and consistency — qualities he works on every single day.
Despite his young age, the Kazakh fighter already has memorable battles behind him, valuing most those that tested his character rather than just his skills. He emphasizes that every SENSHI fighter is dangerous in their own way and expects a highly professional and well-organized atmosphere, like the one he has seen in Bulgaria. Outside the ring, he finds balance in calm moments, time with his family, and personal development, while in difficult times he stays motivated by reminding himself of his goals and refusing to give up.
On the eve of his bout against Krashevski, Amanov is focused, calm, and ready to reveal his strategy in the ring. He describes SENSHI in three words — honor, power, and respect — and sends a short message to his opponent: to give the fans a spectacular fight. To the audience, however, he promises something even bigger — a strong statement that will make everyone remember his name. “Not many people know me yet, but after this fight they will remember me,” declares the “Steppe Warrior,” ready to leave his mark on the historic SENSHI 30 gala.
