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A Night of Elite Fighting Action on February 22 in Varna

The highly anticipated SENSHI 25 gala fight night is set to take place on February 22 at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria. This world-class event will bring together some of the biggest names in martial arts, ensuring an unforgettable night for fight fans.

Among the legendary fighters attending as special guests, referees, and commentators are Semmy Schilt, Ernesto Hoost, Akira Masuda, Nicholas Pettas, Albert Kraus, and Andy Souwer. Adding to the excitement, the iconic Grant Waterman, the voice of SENSHI, will lead the commentary team.

With 11 electrifying bouts on the fight card, this event promises to deliver top-tier combat action. Fans can watch live on TrillerTV, SENSHI’s YouTube channel, Boec.BG, and Boec.COM.

Meet the 12 Martial Arts Legends Attending SENSHI 25

These world-renowned fighters and martial arts masters will be part of the event:

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• Shihan Akira Masuda (Japan) – “The Last Samurai,” a four-time World Championship competitor and 1990 All Japan Champion. He holds the Hachidan (8th Dan) rank and is President of KWU SENSHI.
• Shihan Ryu Narushima (Japan) – A Kyokushin Karate master and All-Japan Champion with an impressive track record in international competitions.
• Shihan Nicolas Pettas (Japan) – European and World Karate Champion, a Kyokushin legend, and the last uchi-deshi of Masutatsu Oyama. He is also the official SENSHI fight night announcer.
• Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili (Georgia) – Absolute World Kyokushin Champion (2011), Japan’s Absolute Champion (2010), and European Champion.
• Sensei Zahari Damyanov (Bulgaria) – Absolute Kyokushin World Champion (2015) and a four-time European Champion.
• Sensei Jan Sokup (Czech Republic) – All Japan Tournament Champion (2004), European Champion (2007), and SENSHI 2019 Winner.
• Sensei Peter Martinov (Bulgaria) – A Kyokushin World Champion (2014) and multiple-time European champion in both fighting and Tameshiwari (breaking techniques).
• Sensei Yusuke Fuji (Japan) – A six-time Champion of Japan, medalist at the KWU World Championship, and COO of SENSHI & KWU SENSHI.

Kickboxing & K-1 Legends

• Shihan Semmy Schilt (Netherlands) – A four-time K-1 Grand Prix Champion, Glory World Champion, and one of the most dominant kickboxers in history.
• Ernesto Hoost (Netherlands) – A four-time K-1 World Champion, ISKA Full Contact World Champion, and Muay Thai Champion.
• Albert Kraus (Netherlands) – The first-ever K-1 MAX World Champion (2002) and holder of multiple kickboxing world titles.
• Andy Souwer (Netherlands) – A two-time K-1 MAX Champion and four-time Shootboxing World Champion.

Get Ready for an Action-Packed Night

With an elite fight card, legendary martial artists, and top-tier production, SENSHI 25 is set to be a spectacular event. Don’t miss your chance to witness history!

Tickets are available now on Eventim.bg!

For the latest updates, visit SENSHI.com and follow SENSHI on Facebook and Instagram.

SENSHI 25 is organized with the support of the KWU International Professional League, ZAD “Armeets,” MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air, M Car Group – BMW Dealer, and St. St. Constantine and Helena Holding.

Media partners include Boec.BG, Boec.COM, Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, TrillerTV, Dir.bg, Kwunion.com, Kyokushin Karate News, Fighto.News, and Novinata.bg.