The 2021 season was the 19th season of competitive
kickboxing
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in
Romania
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.
List of events
Colosseum Tournament 23
''Colosseum Tournament 23: Căliniuc vs. Bozan'' was a
kickboxing
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event produced by the
Colosseum Tournament that took place on February 26, 2021 at Colosseum Tournament Studios in
Bucharest
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, Romania.
Background
A Colosseum Tournament World Lightweight Championship bout for the vacant title between reigning Colosseum Tournament World Super Lightweight Champion
Sorin Căliniuc
Sorin Mihai Căliniuc (born 12 July 1996) is a Romanian professional kickboxing, kickboxer and amateur boxing, Olympic boxer, and former Kenpō, kempo practitioner. He currently competes in the Lightweight division for Glory (kickboxing), Glory. ...
and reigning
ISKA
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It is based in the United States. It was est ...
World Middleweight Champion
Gabriel Bozan served as the event headliner.
A welterweight bout between two-division Colosseum Tournament champion
Eduard Gafencu
Eduard Gafencu (born February 9, 1993) is a Romanian kickboxer and former boxer. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for Glory. Gafencu is the first fighter to become a two-division Colosseum Tournament champion, holding titles i ...
and Anghel Cardoş took place at the event.
[
A welterweight bout between multiple world and European kempo champion Mirel Drăgan and Daniel Bolfă also took place at the event.][
Featherweight fighters Vlad Trif and Marian Lăpușneanu were set to meet in a title eliminator and a highly anticipated rematch of their Colosseum Tournament 21 bout from 2020, but Lăpușneanu failed to make weight.][
]
Results
Dynamite Fighting Show 10
''Dynamite Fighting Show 10: Stoica vs. Latifaj'' (also known as ''Day of the Warriors'') was a kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on March 10, 2021 at Silva Complex in Bucharest
Bucharest ( , ; ) is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița (river), Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.76 million residents within a greater Buc ...
, Romania.
Andrei Stoica
Andrei Cătălin Stoica (born May 1, 1987) is a Romanian kickboxer competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He was the first to hold the SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight Championship and held the SUPERKOMBAT record for most con ...
made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
A bout between former SUPERKOMBAT and Enfusion
Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Labelled as one of the top kickboxing organizations in the world. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (12 male and 6 female ...
champion Bogdan Stoica
Bogdan Cristian Stoica (born January 28, 1990) is a Romanian professional kickboxer and boxer, and former wushu practitioner. Stoica is also one-time SUPERKOMBAT Cruiserweight Champion, one-time Enfusion Light Heavyweight and two-time wus ...
and two-time ISKA
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Germany Champion Rinor Latifaj served as the event headliner. Stoica made return after two and a half years.
An openweight bout between former Colosseum Tournament champion Florin Lambagiu and Ion Grigore served as the co-main event.[
]
Results
Awards
*Fight of the Night: Călin Petrișor vs. Serghei Zanosiev
Colosseum Tournament 24
''Colosseum Tournament 24: Spetcu vs. Maxim'' was a kickboxing
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and boxing
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event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on April 1, 2021 at Colosseum Tournament Studios in Bucharest
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, Romania.
Ciprian Sora made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
A featherweight bout between former SUPERKOMBAT Lightweight Champion Cristian Spetcu
Cristian Spetcu (born November 6, 1989) is a Romanian kickboxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division for the Colosseum Tournament, where he is the reigning Colosseum Tournament World Featherweight Champion. Spetcu has also fought ...
and Adrian Maxim served as the event headliner.[
]
Results
Colosseum Tournament 25
''Colosseum Tournament 25: Căliniuc vs. Matei'' (also known as ''War Is Coming'') was a kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on May 31, 2021 at ANL Hall in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca ( ; ), or simply Cluj ( , ), is a city in northwestern Romania. It is the second-most populous city in the country and the seat of Cluj County. Geographically, it is roughly equidistant from Bucharest (), Budapest () and Belgrade ( ...
, Romania.
Semmy Schilt
Sem "Semmy" Schilt (; born 27 October 1973) is a Dutch actor and former kickboxer, karateka and mixed martial artist. Schilt holds the distinction of being the only kickboxer to have won 5 major heavyweight tournaments, being a four-time List of ...
made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
A Colosseum Tournament Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Sorin Căliniuc
Sorin Mihai Căliniuc (born 12 July 1996) is a Romanian professional kickboxing, kickboxer and amateur boxing, Olympic boxer, and former Kenpō, kempo practitioner. He currently competes in the Lightweight division for Glory (kickboxing), Glory. ...
(also the Colosseum Tournament Super Lightweight Champion) and former KOK Lightweight Champion Vitalie Matei served as the main event.Cristian Spetcu
Cristian Spetcu (born November 6, 1989) is a Romanian kickboxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division for the Colosseum Tournament, where he is the reigning Colosseum Tournament World Featherweight Champion. Spetcu has also fought ...
took place as the co-main event.[
A ]super heavyweight
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Boxing
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bout between top draw Alexandru Lungu and Franco De Martiis took place at this event.[
A non-title welterweight bout between two-division Colosseum Tournament champion ]Eduard Gafencu
Eduard Gafencu (born February 9, 1993) is a Romanian kickboxer and former boxer. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for Glory. Gafencu is the first fighter to become a two-division Colosseum Tournament champion, holding titles i ...
and Flavius Boiciuc took place at this event.[
Former RXF champion Ion Surdu made his promotional debut under kickboxing rules in a welterweight bout against Laurențiu Negru.][
Anghel Cardoş and Mahmoud Sfef met in a welterweight bout.][
A super middleweight bout between top contender Vasile Amariței, and multiple champion of Morocco and Romanian-based Shakib Haroun took place at the event.][
2019 gold medallist at junior kickboxing ]ISKA
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World Championships Silviu Ionescu and Paul Cornea met in a featherweight bout.[
A bantamweight bout between top challenger Iulian Marinescu and ]Enfusion
Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Labelled as one of the top kickboxing organizations in the world. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (12 male and 6 female ...
contender Rida Bellahcen was expected to take place at this event. However, their bout was scrapped just hours before the event started due to Bellahcen testing positive for COVID-19. They were then rescheduled for Colosseum Tournament 26 in July.[
A light heavyweight bout involving former Colosseum Tournament and Dynamite Fighting Show champion ]Sebastian Cozmâncă
Sebastian Cosmin Cozmâncă (born February 2, 1992) is a Romanian Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the heavyweight division. He is currently signed to the Dynamite Fighting Show. He formerly competed in the Superkombat Fighting Championship a ...
was expected to take place at the event. However, Cozmâncă pulled out due to an injury.
Results
Dynamite Fighting Show 11
''Dynamite Fighting Show 11: Stoica vs. Voronin IV'' (also known as ''Moment of Truth'') was a kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on June 4, 2021 at Silva Complex in Bucharest
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, Romania.
Bogdan Stoica
Bogdan Cristian Stoica (born January 28, 1990) is a Romanian professional kickboxer and boxer, and former wushu practitioner. Stoica is also one-time SUPERKOMBAT Cruiserweight Champion, one-time Enfusion Light Heavyweight and two-time wus ...
made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
A light heavyweight rematch bout between former SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight Champion Andrei Stoica
Andrei Cătălin Stoica (born May 1, 1987) is a Romanian kickboxer competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He was the first to hold the SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight Championship and held the SUPERKOMBAT record for most con ...
and Pavel Voronin headlined this event. The pairing met previously at Dynamite Fighting Show 9 on December 4, 2020, where Stoica won via split decision.[
Current Dynamite Fighting Show Heavyweight Champion Ionuț Iancu faced former K-1 World Grand Prix in Riga winner ]Konstantin Gluhov
Konstantin Gluhov (, ; born January 17, 1980) is a Latvian heavyweight kickboxer and mixed martial artist of Russian descent. He is a former WPKA World Muaythai champion, currently competing in K-1. He made his K-1 debut in 2006 at K-1 Fighti ...
in a non-title heavyweight bout.[
Two-time Romania Olympic boxing champion Ștefan Lătescu faced Bosnian icon ]Dževad Poturak
Dževad Poturak (born September 20, 1977) is a Bosnian heavyweight kickboxer, fighting out of Jumruk Gym in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is the former WAKO Pro World Low-Kick champion and K-1 Fighting Network Prague 2007 tournament cham ...
in a heavyweight bout.[
A heavyweight bout between former Colosseum Tournament champion Marius Munteanu and Sebastian Lutaniuc was scheduled for the event. However, Lutaniuc was forced to pull out due to injury. He was replaced by Florin Matei.][
A super lightweight bout between former Colosseum Tournament champion Andrei Ostrovanu and Cezar Buzdugan took place at the event.][
Former Colosseum Tournament World Featherweight Championship challenger Vlad Trif faced Romanian-based Serghei Zanosiev in a featherweight bout.][
A heavyweight bout between former Colosseum Tournament champion Costin Mincu and Florin Ivănoaie was scheduled for the event.][
Călin Petrișor and Bogdan Năstase were scheduled for the event. However, they were forced to pull out due to injuries.][
]
Results
Bonus awards
The following fighters received 7,500 crypto
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bonuses.
*Knockout of the Night: Andrei Stoica
*Fight of the Night: Serghei Zanosiev vs. Vlad Trif
Road to Colosseum 1
''Road to Colosseum 1: Mihăilă vs. Graidia'' was a kickboxing
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event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on June 19, 2021 at PalaRovagnati in Milan
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, Italy.
Due to local COVID-19 restrictions
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announced, the promotion was only permitted to host a limited capacity of 500 attendees.
Colosseum Tournament president Gabriel Georgescu offered contract to Francesco Maggio following his win.
Road to Colosseum will host future events in England, France, Switzerland, Germany and Turkey.
Background
A welterweight bout between former SUPERKOMBAT light heavyweight title challenger Adelin Mihăilă and three-time FIBA world champion Ayoub Graidia headlined the event.
Results
GFC 7
''GFC 7: Paraschiv vs. Baya'' (also known as ''Romania vs. Netherlands II'') was a kickboxing
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event produced by the Golden Fighter Championship
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that took place on June 24, 2021 at Silva Complex in Bucharest
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, Romania.
Eduard Irimia
Eduard "Edi" Irimia (born July 10, 1974) is a Romanian kickboxing promoter, television producer and businessman. He was the founder and CEO of Superkombat Fighting Championship. and has promoted some of the most prominent names in kickboxing.
...
and Ismael Londt
Ismael Londt (born 12 July 1985) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer.
He is the former SUPERKOMBAT Heavyweight Champion, and two time SUPERKOMBAT Grand Prix Heavyweight tournament winner.
He was ranked as a top ten heavyweight by Combat Press betw ...
made special guest appearances at the event.
Background
A GFC Intercontinental Light Middleweight Championship bout between SUPERKOMBAT Middleweight Champion Amansio Paraschiv and former Glory Lightweight Championship challenger Christian Baya
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He ranked in the world's ...
served as the main event.
A middleweight bout between Michael Boapeah and Serkan Çelebi took place as the co-main event.
A WKU World Light Welterweight Championship bout between former Mix Fight Championship Light Welterweight Champion Jan Kaffa and former GFC European Light Welterweight Championship challenger Petru Morari completed the group of title fights.
Results
OSS Fighters 06
''OSS Fighters 06: Stoica vs. Granville'' (also known as ''Filip's Final Fight'') was a kickboxing
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and mixed martial arts
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In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
outdoor event produced by the OSS Fighters
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that took place on July 16, 2021 at the Piațeta Cazino in Mamaia, Constanța, Romania.
Benjamin Adegbuyi
Benjamin Adekunle Miron Adegbuyi (born January 24, 1985) is a Romanian kickboxer and professional boxer. He is a two-time Glory Heavyweight Championship challenger and three-time winner of heavyweight tournament. Adegbuyi is also Superkombat ...
, Ismael Londt
Ismael Londt (born 12 July 1985) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer.
He is the former SUPERKOMBAT Heavyweight Champion, and two time SUPERKOMBAT Grand Prix Heavyweight tournament winner.
He was ranked as a top ten heavyweight by Combat Press betw ...
and Tarik Khbabez made special guest appearances at the event.
Background
A super welterweight rematch between multiple-time national kyokushin
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Kyokushin Kaikan is the martial arts organization founded in 1964 ...
champion Alexandru Filip and Levan Guruli took place at this event. They met previously in a bout at Superkombat New Heroes 9 on June 25, 2016, where Filip won by third round TKO. Prior to the fight, Filip officially announced his retirement.
A heavyweight bout between former SUPERKOMBAT and Enfusion
Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Labelled as one of the top kickboxing organizations in the world. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (12 male and 6 female ...
champion Bogdan Stoica
Bogdan Cristian Stoica (born January 28, 1990) is a Romanian professional kickboxer and boxer, and former wushu practitioner. Stoica is also one-time SUPERKOMBAT Cruiserweight Champion, one-time Enfusion Light Heavyweight and two-time wus ...
and John Granville headlined the event.
Current SUPERKOMBAT Middleweight Champion Amansio Paraschiv (also the GFC Intercontinental Light Middleweight Champion) faced former Enfusion
Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Labelled as one of the top kickboxing organizations in the world. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (12 male and 6 female ...
title challenger Zahid Zairov in the co-main event.
Results
Prometheus 1
''Prometheus 1: Cardoş vs. Crăciunică'' was a kickboxing
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and mixed martial arts
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In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
event produced by the Prometheus Fighting Promotion that took place on July 22, 2021 at Horia Demian Arena in Cluj-Napoca
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, Romania.
Background
A welterweight bout between veteran Anghel Cardoş and APP Fight Night 01
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tournament winner Mădălin Crăciunică was scheduled as the event headliner.
A featherweight bout between former two-time Colosseum Tournament Featherweight Championship challenger Adrian Maxim and top prospect Ionuț Popa took place as the co-main event.[
Current Colosseum Tournament Bantamweight Champion Ciprian Sofian faced Victor Alexandru in a non-title bantamweight bout.][
]
Results
KO Masters 9
''KO Masters 9: Ristea vs. Balli'' was a kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
event produced by the KO Masters that took place on August 17, 2021 at Ambasad'or in Bucharest
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, Romania.
Helmut Duckadam
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Duckadam was dubbed "the Hero of Seville" due to his performance in the 1986 European Cup final, ...
, Ismael Londt
Ismael Londt (born 12 July 1985) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer.
He is the former SUPERKOMBAT Heavyweight Champion, and two time SUPERKOMBAT Grand Prix Heavyweight tournament winner.
He was ranked as a top ten heavyweight by Combat Press betw ...
and Cătălin Moroșanu made special guest appearances at the event.
Background
A heavyweight bout between Cristian Ristea and Glory's Muhammed Balli headlined the event.
A lightweight bout between current SUPERKOMBAT Middleweight Champion Amansio Paraschiv and Lofogo Sarour took place as the co-main event.
Results
Colosseum Tournament 26
''Colosseum Tournament 26: Cardoș vs. Boiciuc'' was a kickboxing
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outdoor event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on August 20, 2021 at Corvin Castle
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in Hunedoara
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, Romania.
Semmy Schilt
Sem "Semmy" Schilt (; born 27 October 1973) is a Dutch actor and former kickboxer, karateka and mixed martial artist. Schilt holds the distinction of being the only kickboxer to have won 5 major heavyweight tournaments, being a four-time List of ...
made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
An interim Colosseum Tournament World Welterweight Championship bout between Anghel Cardoș and Flavius Boiciuc headlined the event.
Reigning Colosseum Tournament Middleweight Champion Cosmin Ionescu faced Vladimir Ogorodnicov in a non-title co-main event.
Results
Colosseum Tournament 27
''Colosseum Tournament 27: Căliniuc vs. Koprivlenski'' was a kickboxing
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event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on September 20, 2021 at Antonio Alexe Arena in Oradea
Oradea (, , ; ; ) is a city in Romania, located in the Crișana region. It serves as the administrative county seat, seat of Bihor County and an economic, social, and cultural hub in northwestern Romania. The city lies between rolling hills on ...
, Romania.
Background
A Colosseum Tournament World Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Sorin Căliniuc
Sorin Mihai Căliniuc (born 12 July 1996) is a Romanian professional kickboxing, kickboxer and amateur boxing, Olympic boxer, and former Kenpō, kempo practitioner. He currently competes in the Lightweight division for Glory (kickboxing), Glory. ...
(also Colosseum Tournament World Super Lightweight Champion) and former Glory Lightweight Contender Tournament Winner Stoyan Koprivlenski headlined the event.
A super heavyweight bout between hometown hero Alexandru Lungu and Adnan Alić took place at this event.
A Colosseum Tournament World Welterweight Championship bout between the reigning champion Eduard Gafencu
Eduard Gafencu (born February 9, 1993) is a Romanian kickboxer and former boxer. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for Glory. Gafencu is the first fighter to become a two-division Colosseum Tournament champion, holding titles i ...
and current interim champion Flavius Boiciuc was expected to take place at this event. However, Boiciuc withdrew from the bout for medical reasons and was replaced by Anghel Cardoş. The pairing met previously at Colosseum Tournament 23 in February 2021, when Cardoş won by decision.
Results
Dynamite Fighting Show 12
''Dynamite Fighting Show 12: Lambagiu vs. Ostrovanu'' (also known as '' Moroșenii vs. Rest of the World'') was a kickboxing
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and boxing
Boxing is a combat sport and martial art. Taking place in a boxing ring, it involves two people – usually wearing protective equipment, such as boxing glove, protective gloves, hand wraps, and mouthguards – throwing Punch (combat), punch ...
event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on September 22, 2021 at Lascăr Pană Arena in Baia Mare
Baia Mare ( , ; ; ; ) is a Municipiu, city along the Săsar, Săsar River, in northwestern Romania; it is the capital of Maramureș County. The city lies in the region of Maramureș, a subregion of Transylvania. It is situated about from Buchare ...
, Romania.
Background
A welterweight bout between former Colosseum Tournament Light Welterweight Champion Florin Lambagiu and former Colosseum Tournament Lightweight Champion Andrei Ostrovanu served as the event headliner.
A middleweight bout between undefeated Bogdan Năstase (who has the longest winning streak in DFS at 10 victories) and two-time European kyokushin karateka champion Ștefan Diță also took place at the event.
Results
Bonus awards
The following fighters received crypto
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bonuses.
*Fight of the Night: Călin Petrișor vs. Vlad Trif
*Performance of the Night: Ionuț Popa and Florin Lambagiu
Urban Legend 11
''Urban Legend 11: Invictus'' was a kickboxing
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, mixed martial arts
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In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
and boxing
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event produced by the Urban Legend that took place on October 1, 2021 at Constanța Arena in Constanța
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, Romania.
Andrei Stoica
Andrei Cătălin Stoica (born May 1, 1987) is a Romanian kickboxer competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He was the first to hold the SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight Championship and held the SUPERKOMBAT record for most con ...
made a special guest appearance at the event.
Results
Pitbull Fighting Network 1
''Pitbull Fighting Network 1: Rusu vs. Panaite'' was a kickboxing
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event produced by the Pitbull Fighting Network that took place on October 8, 2021 at Fălticeni Arena in Fălticeni
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, Romania.
Background
A bantamweight rematch between former Colosseum Tournament Bantamweight Championship challenger Adin Panaite and Mihai Rusu served as the event headliner. They met previously in a bout at Colosseum Tournament 26 on August 20, 2021, where Rusu won by unanimous decision.
Results
Colosseum Tournament 28
''Colosseum Tournament 28: Amariței vs. Van Oeveren II'' was a kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on October 25, 2021 at Ion Constantinescu Arena in Craiova
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It i ...
, Romania.
Background
A middleweight rematch between Vasile Amariței and Jimi Van Oeveren served as the event headliner. They met previously in a bout at Colosseum Tournament 14 on July 20, 2019, where Van Oeveren pulled off the upset with a second-round KO.
Results
Superkombat Universe
''Superkombat Universe: Doumbé vs. Emiev'' (also known as ''Superkombat World Grand Prix in Dubai'' or as ''SK 60'') was a pay-per-view
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kickboxing
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...
and mixed martial arts
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In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
event produced by the Superkombat Fighting Championship (SUPERKOMBAT) that took place on November 1, 2021 at La Perle in Dubai
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, UAE.
Background
Former two-time Glory Welterweight Champion and Glory's No. 1 pound for pound
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kickboxer Cédric Doumbé
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In kickboxing, he is a former ...
made his promotional debut and MMA
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debut against Arbi Emiev in a welterweight bout. Four kickboxing title fights also headlined the event.
Results
Bonus awards
The following fighters have received 50,000 Superkoin bonuses.
*Knockout of the Night: Cédric Doumbé, Mohamed Monteur El Mesbahi and Jhonata Diniz
OSS Fighters 07
''OSS Fighters 07: Ristea vs. Osaro'' was a kickboxing
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event produced by the OSS Fighters
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that took place on November 19, 2021 at Constanța Arena in Constanța
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, Romania.
Cătălin Moroșanu made a special guest appearance at the event.
Background
A heavyweight rematch between Fabio Kwasi and Cristian Ristea was expected to serve as the initial event headliner. However, Kwasi pulled out due to injury. Mike's Gym's Tariq Osaro replaced Kwasi.
A lightweight bout between the former Colosseum Tournament World Lightweight Champion Cristian Milea and former ISKA
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Intercontinental Super Welterweight Champion Chris Wunn took place as the co-main event.
Results
Colosseum Tournament 29
''Colosseum Tournament 29: Marinescu vs. Rusu'' was a kickboxing
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event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on December 14, 2021 at Arad Arena in Arad, Romania.
Background
A Colosseum Tournament World Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between former ISKA
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It is based in the United States. It was est ...
and WKF junior world champion (also former WAKO junior vice-world champion) Iulian Marinescu and unbeaten Mihai Rusu headlined the event. Unbeaten Ciprian Sofian was previously forced to vacate the title due to injury.
Two-division Colosseum Tournament world champion Eduard Gafencu
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and Colosseum Tournament World Featherweight Champion Cristian Spetcu
Cristian Spetcu (born November 6, 1989) is a Romanian kickboxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division for the Colosseum Tournament, where he is the reigning Colosseum Tournament World Featherweight Champion. Spetcu has also fought ...
withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons.
A lightweight bout between former KOK Lightweight Champion Vitalie Matei and ISKA
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World Middleweight Champion Gabriel Bozan was expected to take place as the co-main event. However, Bozan pulled out citing another injury and he was replaced by top welterweight contender Mădălin Crăciunică.
A welterweight bout between multiple world and European kempo champion Mirel Drăgan and Bogdan Takács took place at the event.
Results
Bonus awards
*Fighter of the Night: Iulian Marinescu
Dynamite Fighting Show 13
''Dynamite Fighting Show 13: Iancu vs. Lătescu II'' (also known as ''Night of Champions'') was an kickboxing
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event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on December 15, 2021 at Silva Complex in Bucharest
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, Romania.
Background
A DFS Heavyweight Championship rematch between the current champion Ionuț Iancu and Ștefan Lătescu was slated to serve as the event headliner. They previously met at Dynamite Fighting Show 8, where Iancu won by split decision.Enfusion
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champion Robin Ciric would have served as the co-main event. However on December 2, Ciric was removed from the contest due to testing positive for COVID-19. He was replaced by the current FEA Welterweight Champion Constantin Rusu.
The event also featured a one-night, four-man featherweight tournament, held to crown the first ever DFS Lightweight Champion. The tournament was the first in the promotion since Dynamite Fighting Show 8.
A welterweight bout between the former Colosseum Tournament Lightweight Champion Andrei Ostrovanu and current FEA Welterweight Champion Constantin Rusu (also former KOK Welterweight Champion) was expected to take place at the event.
Results
Lightweight Championship bracket
Bonus awards
*Fight of the Night: Ionuț Iancu vs. Ștefan Lătescu
See also
* 2021 in Glory
* 2021 in ONE Championship
The year 2021 was the 11th year in the history of the ONE Championship, a mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai promotion based in Singapore.
ONE Championship 2021 Awards
The following fighters won the ONE Championship year-end awards ...
* 2021 in K-1
The year 2021 is the 28th year in the history of the K-1, a Japanese kickboxing promotion. The year started with K-1: K’Festa 4.
List of events
K-1: K’Festa 4
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* 2021 in Wu Lin Feng
The year 2021 is the 18th year in the history of the Wu Lin Feng, a Chinese kickboxing promotion. The events are broadcast on Henan Television in mainland China and streamed on Douyin and Xigua Video.
List of events
Wu Lin Feng 2021: Global Kun ...
Notes
References
External links
Colosseumkickboxing.com
Dynamitefighting.com
Superkombat.com
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