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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

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Kickboxing Rankings May 2026: Takeru Knocks Out Rodtang in the Fifth Round to Capture ONE Interim Flyweight Championship

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...

01.05.2026

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ONE Samurai 1: Takeru Knocks Out Rodtang in Dramatic Farewell, Jonathan Haggerty Defeats Yuki Yoza in Second Title Defense

ONE's first Samurai set the tone, delivering one of the most dramatic title fight finishes in the promotion's history. In the final fight of his illustrious career, {Takeru} delivered a fitting send-off, stopping {Rodtang} in the fifth round to captu...

30.04.2026

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GLORY 107: Chico Kwasi Becomes Two-Division Champion After Edging Out Donovan Wisse in Rotterdam

Chico Kwasi made history at GLORY 107, defeating Donovan Wisse to become a two-division champion, while the light heavyweight proving ground bouts produced several standout contenders. A historic night unfolded at GLORY 107 as {Chico Kwasi} etched hi...

27.04.2026