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Giorgio Petrosyan’s Rivals Reflect on a Once-in-a-Generation Athlete - Kraus, Souwer and Superbon Speak Ahead of SENSHI 30

The former K-1 MAX stars take a look back in time. {Giorgio Petrosyan} hung up his gloves in November 2025, closing the book on one of the most decorated careers in kickboxing history. "The Doctor" finished with a record of 109 victories, a...

19.02.2026

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BREAKING: ONE Launches Monthly ONE Samurai Event Series in Japan, Starting with Their PPV in April

ONE is heavily investing into the Japanese combat sports scene. ONE Championship announced a new Japan-centered event series on February 18 in Tokyo, unveiling “ONE SAMURAI,” a monthly platform designed to spotlight Japanese fight...

18.02.2026

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Three K-1 World Titles Announced for April 11 – Super Welterweight Belt Vacant After Ouyang Feng Relinquishes Crown

K-1 GENKI 2026 will feature three world title fights, headlined by the vacant Super Welterweight belt after Ouyang Feng relinquished the championship. K-1 has officially confirmed three world title fights for its upcoming event in Japan, headlined by...

17.02.2026

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K-1 World MAX 2026 Expands International Qualifiers at -70KG: Italy, Spain, Greece, Australia, Romania, Brazil, Russia, and the Netherlands

K-1 is heading into 2026 with a clear plan. K-1 has confirmed the return of World MAX at -70kg in 2026 with a revised qualification structure that places greater emphasis on regional tournaments. Instead of assembling the bracket largely through dome...

10.02.2026

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K-1 World GP 2026: Lukas Achterberg Wins -90 KG Tournament With Three First-Round Stoppages, Upsets Shake Up the Title Picture

K-1's first event of the year delivered big time. {Lukas Achterberg} took home the grand prize after entering the tournament under unusual circumstances. Just a few months ago, winning the K-1 90Kg Grand Prix was probably a distant dream for Lukas, w...

10.02.2026

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BREAKING: Tarik Khbabez Stripped Of GLORY Light Heavyweight Title, Bahram Rajabzadeh vs. Donovan Wisse For Vacant Title on April 25

Just days after GLORY 105, the promotion has made the surprising call to strip Tarik Khbabez of his title. GLORY Kickboxing has stripped {Tarik Khbabez} of the Light Heavyweight world title and booked {Bahram Rajabzadeh} to face {Donovan Wisse} for t...

09.02.2026