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Benjamin Adegbuyi and Semmy Schilt React to Rico Verhoeven vs. Oleksandr Usyk — “I Was Proud, Man. That’s the First Word That Comes to Mind, Proud.”

When Rico Verhoeven took Oleksandr Usyk to the 11th round in Egypt, the kickboxing world felt it. We caught up with Benjamin Adegbuyi and Semmy Schilt, two men who've stood across the ring from Rico, to get their honest takes on the match. {Rico Verh...

29.05.2026

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Oleksandr Usyk Avoids Historic Upset After Controversial Early Stoppage Against Rico Verhoeven

Rico Verhoeven almost shocked the boxing world. “The King of Kickboxing” showed the world what he’s made of as he battered and outmaneuvered pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk at his own game for much of the fight. Ov...

24.05.2026

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“Don’t Miss a Second” — Benjamin Adegbuyi Breaks Down Daniel Dinev Fight Ahead of SENSHI 31

Kickboxing veteran Benjamin Adegbuyi will headline SENSHI 31 against Bulgarian contender Daniel Dinev. {Benjamin Adegbuyi} is heading into SENSHI 31 like a man who has seen everything in heavyweight kickboxing and still wants one more test. On May 30...

20.05.2026

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Bruno Gazani Sends Warning Before Senshi 31: “I Will Give Him the Toughest Fight of His Career”

The Brazilian fighter returns to Bulgaria to face Aissam Chadid in the opening round of the SENSHI Lightweight Grand Prix. At 40 years old, {Bruno Gazani} has seen enough of combat sports to know what matters. On May 30, the Brazilian will face Moroc...

17.05.2026

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How Dragon Ball Gave K-1 Kickboxing Its Soul: Shihan Nicholas Pettas Tells the Story Ahead of SENSHI 31

In 1993, three fighting organisations launched within months of each other: K-1, PANCRASE, and the UFC. Nicholas Pettas sat down ahead of SENSHI 31 to explain exactly where K-1's founding concept came from: Dragon Ball. In 1993, three fighting organi...

14.05.2026

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Tarik Khbabez Set for Legal Battle With GLORY: “I Have a Family. I Need to Earn Money Again”

The Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer is looking for a way out of his contract. Tarik Khbabez’s relationship with GLORY appears beyond repair, with the former light heavyweight champion preparing legal action against the promotion after being stripp...

11.05.2026