SENSHI 29 Preview: The Final Showdown of 2025

SENSHI 29 is scheduled for December 6, concluding the organization`s 2025 calendar. This massive event will feature 24 elite kickboxers from 16 nations competing in twelve bouts at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria. Kicking off at 7:00 PM EET, SENSHI 29 marks another significant chapter in the promotion`s rapid ascent in the global combat sports landscape.

Since its inception, the organization has built impressive momentum, hosting over 20 events that have featured 244 athletes representing 48 countries in just five years. SENSHI 29 continues this trajectory, showcasing fighters across multiple weight classes. Notably, several competitors appearing in Varna are simultaneously challenging for WAKO world titles at the World Kickboxing Championship in Abu Dhabi, including Bulgarian Ali Yuzeir, Croatian Vito Kosar, and Lithuanian Mantas Rimdeika.

The SENSHI Camp and Legends

Varna will also host the final international SENSHI training camp for 2025 from December 4 through 7. This prestigious camp gathers martial arts legends, including Semmy Schilt, Ernesto Hoost, Albert Kraus, Andy Souwer, and Nicholas Pettas. These masters will lead seminars during the camp and subsequently serve as judges and referees during the SENSHI 29 event.

SENSHI 29 – Fight Breakdown Highlights

Marius Cimpoieru (Romania) vs Zhulien Rikov (Bulgaria) – KWU Full Contact -75 kg

Zhulien Rikov brings serious credentials to this opening bout. The 25-year-old from Dobrich is a two-time Kickboxing World Cup champion, two-time European Cup champion, and eight-time Bulgarian national champion. Rikov made a successful SENSHI debut at SENSHI 27. Rikov has expressed confidence in his readiness against Marius Cimpoieru, stating his sole focus is victory.

Aissam Chadid (Morocco) vs Dragomir Petrov (Bulgaria) – KWU Full Contact -70 kg

Dragomir Petrov is one of Bulgaria`s most respected names in combat sports. The veteran holds the title of two-time SENSHI European Champion in the -70 kg division (2023 and 2024) and boasts an impressive 12 victories under the SENSHI banner. Beyond SENSHI, Petrov is a 2019 EMC European Muay Thai Champion and a four-time Bulgarian Kickboxing Champion.

Rocky Grandjean (Netherlands) vs Atanas Bozhilov (Bulgaria) – KWU Full Contact -75 kg

Atanas Bozhilov enters this fight as a decorated veteran with an impressive professional career record of 23 wins against only 2 losses. The Bulgarian is the 2023 SENSHI European Champion and a 2019 WAKO PRO K-1 World Champion. With 25 previous bouts and his 26th scheduled for SENSHI 29, the promotion has fittingly nicknamed him `Mr. SENSHI` due to his consistent presence and success on their platform.

Ulric Bokeme (Switzerland) vs Frangis Goma (France) – KWU Full Contact -85 kg

Swiss-Congolese fighter Ulric Bokeme steps into SENSHI 29 as a seasoned middleweight with significant experience at the sport`s highest levels. The Geneva-based striker holds a professional record of 34 wins and 6 losses, including 17 knockout victories. Notably, Bokeme challenged for the Glory middleweight title in May 2024, losing a closely contested split decision. Known as the `Black Beast,` his size and athleticism make him a formidable opponent.

Nathan Bendon (England) vs Nicolas Sanabria (Colombia) – KWU SENSHI -70 kg

English fighter Nathan Bendon is a world champion across multiple prestigious platforms, holding titles such as the XFC, KGP, and MTGP World Championships. The Birmingham-based fighter has been immersed in combat sports since age 10. Bendon approaches SENSHI 29 with extreme confidence, telling media outlets he expects an early finish, promising, “It’s going to be explosive from the start to the finish. If he makes it out of the first round, he’ll be lucky.” This high-intensity -70 kg bout utilizes the KWU SENSHI rules, which permit elbows and throws.

SENSHI 29 Official Fight Card