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On February 28 at 19:00, the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna will once again become the epicenter of combat sports with SENSHI 30, featuring fighters from 13 countries — Japan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, DR Congo, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Moldova, Albania, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria. The international fight promotion will mark the occasion with a historic moment — the first Grand Prix tournament in the -75 kg division, which will crown the inaugural SENSHI champion in this category. Twelve elite fighters will compete in a ruthless format featuring full contact rules, direct eliminations, and three consecutive bouts in a single evening, with only one athlete enduring to the end to enter the history books.
The team of Boec.bg contacted one of the tournament participants — well-known to the Bulgarian audience, Konstantin Stoykov, who enters the Grand Prix with an impressive résumé. With 11 national kickboxing titles, three victories in Pro Fight Bulgaria, and already three appearances in the SENSHI ring, he is among the fighters capable of delivering a surprise. Stoykov admitted he is in excellent shape and eagerly awaiting the first bell, with the toughest part of preparation being the final weight cut. According to him, once he steps into the ring, that is the “dessert” — the reward for all the effort.
A key stage of his preparation was the special SENSHI training camp led by legends Albert “The Hurricane” Kraus and Andy “The Destroyer” Souwer. Speaking to Boec.bg, Stoykov emphasized how valuable the camp was because of the opportunity to train and spar with diverse partners from different countries — something rarely possible under normal conditions. The experience of the legends, combined with intense training, strong mental preparation, and a precise game plan, has shaped his confidence ahead of the biggest challenge of his career.
The Bulgarian does not hide that he learned important lessons from his last loss at SENSHI 28, when he let emotions take over and abandoned his tactics in pursuit of a knockout at all costs. Since then, he has worked seriously on emotional control and mental resilience. In his view, competing in a Grand Prix tournament is like running a marathon — one must be both aggressive and smart, as winning the first bout is crucial, but conserving energy for the next fights can be decisive. The ideal scenario remains a quick knockout, combining spectacle with strategic advantage.
Stoykov also sees the tournament as a chance to appear before the audience three times in one evening and showcase his full potential against the strongest fighters in the division. He expects tough battles against experienced opponents but enters the competition with confidence and a clear goal — victory. Fighting in front of his home crowd in Varna always gives him extra energy, and the opportunity to compete at home turns every appearance into pure euphoria.
On the eve of SENSHI 30, Konstantin Stoykov promises spectacle, hard fights, and the best version of himself. For him, the Grand Prix is not only a chance to prove himself but also to leave a lasting mark in the organization’s history. The Bulgarian fighter is convinced that fans will leave the arena charged with fighting energy, as he is coming ready for war in the ring and for the chance to reach the top. “We are counting the days,” he says with confidence that the greatest challenge is yet to come.
