Two of the best Bulgarian fighters achieved categorical victories over their opponents
Spectacular fighting show, lots of adrenaline and gladiatorial battles were offered by SENSHI 13. Impressive knockouts, surprising twists and two Bulgarian victories left the audience breathless during the new edition of the international fighting gala evening, which took place on the beach in the resort complex “St. Constantine and Elena” on September 10.
Elite fighting stars from 16 countries faced off in the heated SENSHI arena in 13 competitive and spectacular bouts. Categorical victories over their opponents were also achieved by two of the best Bulgarian fighters – the world WAKO PRO K-1 champion Atanas Bozhilov and the European WAKO PRO K-1 champion Eduard Aleksanyan.
Traditionally, at the end of the 13th edition of the international fighting gala evening, special awards for the evening were also handed out. Mehdi Ait El Hadj from Morocco was awarded the “Best Technique” Award. Spain’s Aissam Chadid, who made his debut in the SENSHI ring, received the “Fighting Spirit” special award. The “Knockout of the Night” award deservedly went to Eduard Aleksanyan.
Special guests, referees and commentators for the titanic clashes of SENSHI 13 were K-1 legends – three-time and four-time K-1 world heavyweight champions Peter Aerts, Semmy Schilt and Ernesto Hoost.
See also the full results of the 13th edition of the SENSHI international professional gala evening:
Battle #1
Cat. 80 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
In the opening bout of the 13th International fight night gala, Japan’s Joe Miyahara defeated Italian debutant Renato Prenga by unanimous decision.
Battle #2
Cat. 70 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Ivan Naccari from Italy, who made his debut in the SENSHI ring on September 10, defeated the Spanish fighter Aissam Chadid after the fourth extra round, where he managed to dominate after a fierce and unpredictable fight until the very end.
Battle #3
Cat. 75 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
In the third spectacular bout of the evening, Bulgarian fighter Atanas Bozhilov defeated French debutant Hamza Ridene via a unanimous decision to record his 11th win in the SENSHI ring.
Battle #4
Cat. 75 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Slovenian fighter Ziga Pecnik defeated Moldovan Lisii Corneliu, who made his debut in the SENSHI ring on September 10.
Battle #5
Cat. 70 kg, rules: KWU SENSHI
Oskar Siegert from Poland recorded a prestigious victory over Italy’s Alessio Malatesta via unanimous decision in his SENSHI ring debut. During the final round, Malatesta landed two brutal left high kicks to the head of the Polish fighter, but he managed to keep his composure and stay on his feet, earning him a well-deserved first SENSHI victory.
Battle #6
Cat. 80 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Vladyslav Tiurmenko from Ukraine defeated Murod Akhmedov from Uzbekistan in an attractive fight. Tiurmenko started the match very actively. In one of the next attacks, the Ukrainian fighter varied body and low kick with an undercut, after which Akhmedov ended up on the floor. The final seconds passed with a split dominance.
Battle #7
Cat. 80 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Elite Serbian fighter Nikola Todorovich scored his third win in the SENSHI ring. He defeated Maikel Astur from Estonia by unanimous decision. Until the very end of the fight, the fighters showed enviable class, exchanging accurate body shots.
Battle #8
Cat. 95 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Stefan Latescu from Romania defeated Jakub Stieben from Germany. The two fighters started the clash with very high intensity, and for three rounds, Latescu absolutely dominated and deservedly took the victory after a unanimous decision.
Battle #9
Cat. 95 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Lukas Achterberg from Germany, making his debut in the SENSHI ring, defeated Anthony Leroy from France by knockout in the first round. Lucas landed a brilliant flying knee to the head of his shorter opponent, who was unable to recover from the hard hit.
Battle #10
Cat. +95 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Nikola Filipovich from Serbia defeated Abdoul Sy, who made his SENSHI ring debut under the Senegal flag. In the middle of the opening part, he managed to crush the opponent with a knee kick to the liver, which remained on the floor.
Battle #11
Cat. 80 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Romanian fighter Florin Lambagiu defeated debutant Mehdi Ait El Hadj from Morocco by unanimous decision after the fourth extra round. Thus, “Rambo” achieved his 4th consecutive victory in the SENSHI ring.
Battle #12
Cat. 85 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
Eduard Aleksanyan from Bulgaria defeated his opponent Daniel Krost from France with a spectacular knockout in the first minute of the first round. “Mr Show” was able to pin the fighter from France in the corner, and then a rain of shots followed. After one of them, Daniel Krost crumpled to the floor and the fight was over.
Battle #13
Cat. +95 kg, rules: KWU Full Contact
The main event of the night at SENSHI 13 offered a fierce and highly engaging battle with an unpredictable ending. Estonian Uku Jurjendal defeated Nenad Cosic from Germany, who made his debut in the SENSHI ring. The Estonian fighter defeated his opponent by TKO in the third round and recorded his second victory in the SENSHI ring.
SENSHI is organized in cooperation with the Professional League of the World Kyokushin Union (KWU International Professional League), as well as with the special support of Armeec Insurance Company, MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air and M Car Group – BMW dealer and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Service.
SENSHI’s media partners are Boec.BG and Boec.COM, the national television Bulgaria ON AIR, the American online martial arts television FITE, Gol.bg, Topsport.bg, Kwunion.com, the information portal Kyokushin Karate News, Fighto.News and Novinata.bg.
