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Kickboxing Rankings August 2026: Joshua Akingbade Wins SENSHI Middleweight Grand Prix With Three-Fight Sweep

We take a look at all the top fighters that were in action during the last month. As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, ONE Championship, and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the med...

01.08.2026

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K-1 DONTAKU: Thian de Vries Remains Undefeated with First-Round Knockout; Neigo Katono and Aki Suematsu Take Titles, SAHO Smothers Silva

Thian De Vries headlined a night of action as K-1 returned to Dontaku with three title fights and two final qualifiers, as the race for the final Grand Prix slots were filled in style. {Thian De Vries} returned to the ring and dispatched short notice...

21.07.2026

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How KWU SENSHI Is Making Bulgaria a Global Hub for Kyokushin Karate and Combat Sports

Bulgaria has become a key meeting point for Kyokushin karate, kickboxing and developing combat-sports talent through KWU SENSHI’s expanding calendar. Its summer programme brought together youth tournaments, an amateur World Cup, elite coaching sessio...

21.07.2026

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ONE The Inner Circle 22: Jonathan Di Bella Defends Title in Another Fight of the Year Contender Against Zhang Peimian; Yuki Yoza Earns Unanimous Decision Victory

A stacked night of kickboxing in Bangkok, Thailand. This week's edition of ONE's subscription-based The Inner Circle featured high-level kickboxing action as {Jonathan Di Bella} made his return to the ring against longtime rival {Zhang Peimian}. The ...

19.07.2026

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SENSHI 32: Joshua Akingbade Dominates the Tournament Field to Become the SENSHI Middleweight Grand Prix Champion

It was an action-packed night at the beach arena in Varna, Bulgaria. The Fighting Irish showed out in style over the weekend, picking up major wins across some of the world's top combat sports promotions. Tom Keogh scored a highlight-reel knockout ov...

12.07.2026

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Three Legends on the Future of Kickboxing - Ernesto Hoost, Sam Greco and Ray Sefo Speak at SENSHI 32 — "Kickboxing Will Stay"

Three of kickboxing's most decorated names gathered in Varna ahead of SENSHI 32 Grand Prix, and the topic on everyone's mind was the same: where does the sport go from here? Ernesto Hoost, Sam Greco, and Ray Sefo discuss the future of the sport. The ...

11.07.2026