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Enfusion

Kickboxing promotion


Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (7 male and 5 female). Enfusion held its first event in 2013 in the Zwembad Sporthal in Zwevegem, Belgium. Aside from producing kickboxing events inside of a ring, Enfusion operates three other brands of events: Enfusion Talents, which showcases up and coming kickboxing prospects, Enfusion Rookies where amateurs are allowed to demonstrate their skills for the talent scouts and Enfusion Reality, a tournament with behind the scenes perspectives into each athlete, produced over 12–14 episodes.[1]

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History

In 2002 Edwin Van Os started a new company along with Partner Simon Rutz designed to market kickboxing and manage fighters under the name of Its Showtime.

In 2012, Its Showtime was then sold to Glory.[2]

Edwin van Os of Its Showtime then started a new reality show concept called Enfusion Reality which first aired in 2010. In 2013 the next step of Enfusion development emerged by hosting fight events throughout Europe and abroad.

In 2018 Enfusion begun organizing Enfusion MMA events.[3]

In 2019 Enfusion unveiled two new brands with Enfusion Cage Events (ECE).[4] The two brands included MMA and Extreme Stand-up.

Media coverage

Enfusion events were previously broadcast on Viceland in the Netherlands,[5] while viewers elsewhere could watch through Enfusion's own subscription based video service.

February 2022 a streaming deal covering Germany, Switzerland and Austria with fighting.de was announced.[6] March 2022 Viaplay announced that they had acquired rights to stream Enfusion events for the next three years.[7]

Glory Rivals

In January 2022 Enfusion and Glory announced a new series of jointly promoted events called Glory Rivals.[8] The inaugural Rivals event was scheduled for May 21, 2022 at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. The event was later cancelled due to the finances of Enfusion's local promoter partner Antwerp Fight Organization catching the attention of Belgian authorities.[9] The first Rivals event was then held on 11 June 2022 in Alkmaar.

Kickboxing rules

Clothing and equipment

Each athlete wears a pair of shorts, and is not allowed to wear shoes. Female fighters additionally wear a top. The athletes fight with 8 oz gloves if they are under 70 kg and 10 oz gloves if they are above 70 kg. They must wear a gumshield and groin protector. Vaseline is applied only to the face, while it is prohibited to apply it to the neck, shoulders and other body parts.[10]

Duration of the rounds

Fighters in the A and B classes contest three rounds of three minutes each, with a minute's rest between the rounds. If the fight is scored a draw, they are allowed to fight a maximum of one extra round. Enfusion title fights, Super Bouts and Elimination fights (fight between contenders for a title shot) are five rounds of three minutes, with a minute of rest between the rounds. There is no extra round in these types of fights as a draw is not possible.

Female title fights are five rounds of two minutes each. A draw is likewise not possible.

Permitted techniques

Punches are allowed to the head, front and side of the upper body. Spinning back fists are allowed, but they must not connect with the side of the glove. Kicks are allowed to the head, front and side of the neck, chest and stomach, as well as to the side of the body, kicks to the arms, inside and outside of the legs, and push kicks to the upper leg and thighs. Push kicks to the knee are not allowed.

Sweeps to the supporting leg of the opponent with the shin or the top of the foot are allowed.

Knees are permitted to the head, chest, sides, stomach and legs.

Clinch fighting is allowed to go on as long as the fighters are perceived to be active and working. Should the referee judge the clinch to be inactive, he will break up the fighters.

The following are considered to be fouls: Holding in the clinch to avoid striking, head butting, elbow strikes, strikes to the groin, push kicks to the knee, clinching the lower back, striking with the inside of the glove, continuing to fight after the command of the referee, biting, spitting, eye pokes, approaching the opponent with a head held too low, avoiding to fight, or simulation of being hit by an illegal strike, submission holds and wrestling takedowns. For each foul, a fighter is awarded an official warning, with three warnings warranting a disqualification.[11]

Match outcome

Effective strikes with permitted techniques are counted as scores. The scores are counted after the round and fighters are awarded based on a 10-point must system.

The fight can be temporarily stopped if the fighter is in knockdown, and the grounded fighter is given a long count. A knockdown awards a fighter a 10–8, two knockdowns a 10–7, and three knockdowns in a single round result in a technical knockout.

Weight classes

Enfusion currently uses nine weight classes:[12]

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Events

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Champions

Current champions

Enfusion men's championship

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Enfusion women's championship

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Enfusion Heavyweight World Championship

Weight limit: Unlimited
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Enfusion Light Heavyweight Championship

Weight limit: 93 kg (205.0 lb)
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Enfusion Cruiserweight World Championship

Weight limit: 88 kg (194.0 lb)
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Enfusion Middleweight World Championship

Weight limit: 84 kg (185.2 lb)
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Enfusion Welterweight World Championship

Weight limit: 77 kg (169.8 lb)
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Enfusion Super Lightweight World Championship

Weight limit: 72.5 kg (159.8 lb)
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Enfusion Lightweight World Championship

Weight limit: 70 kg (154.3 lb)
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Enfusion Super Featherweight World Championship

Weight limit: 67 kg (147.7 lb)
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Enfusion Featherweight World Championship

Weight limit: 65 kg (143.3 lb)
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Enfusion Bantamweight Championship

Weight limit: 61 kg (134.5 lb)
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Enfusion Women's Openweight Championship

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Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship

Weight limit: 65 kg (143.3 lb)
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Enfusion Women's Bantamweight Championship

Weight limit: 61 kg (134.5 lb)
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Enfusion Women's Flyweight Championship

Weight limit: 57 kg (125.7 lb)
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Enfusion Women's Super Strawweight Championship

Weight limit: 55 kg (121.3 lb)
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Enfusion Women's Strawweight Championship

Weight limit: 53 kg (116.8 lb)
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Retired titles

Enfusion 95 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 90 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 80 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 75 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 72.5 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 67 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 60 kg World Championship

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Enfusion 57 kg World Championship

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Enfusion Women's 67 kg World Championship

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Enfusion Women's 64 kg World Championship

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Enfusion Women's 54 kg World Championship

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Enfusion Women's 50 kg World Championship

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Enfusion Reality

Enfusion Reality is a reality-style TV show in which contestants from different countries compete for cash prizes in the finals. Each season is a new competition, with different weight categories and new fighters. Each episode is set up to learn about each fighter, as they undertake small tasks in order to gain an advantage for their fight. At minimum, one fighter is eliminated in each episode. As the series draws to an end, the athletes are brought to the final 4 which compete in the final tournament.

Season 1, Test of the Champions – 2010

In season 1, 18 professional fighters from around the world were gathered on the island of Ko Samui. They were divided into four teams chosen and led by four female captains. They competed against the three other teams composed of challengers in the 70MAX weight category. Final four fighters were: Pajonsuk, Gago Drago, Rick Barnhill and Armen Petrosyan and they fought in Lisbon. Pajonsuk defeated Armen Petrosyan by extra round decision, Gago Drago defeated Rick Barnhill by second-round knockout. Gago Drago became champion, defeating Pajonsuk in the finals by judges decision.[22]

Season 2, Quest for honor – 2011

For the second season, Enfusion introduced the 95MAX division. Once again, the contestants trained during the season on the island of Ko Samui. Final four fighters were: Mohamed Boubkari, Frank Munoz, Ondřej Hutník and Wendell Roche and they fought in Prague. Ondřej Hutník defeated Mohamed Boubkari by decision, Frank Munoz defeated Wendell Roche by decision. Ondřej Hutník became champion, defeating Frank Munoz in the finals by judges' decision.[23]

Season 3, Trial of the Gladiators – Macedonia 2011

The third season welcomes fighters from 18 countries to Ohrid, Macedonia. The weight category of this tournament is from the 85-kilo division. The athletes were arranged into teams of four spearheaded by female captains. Both the male athletes and female athletes compete in an elimination tournament.[24]

Season 4, Search for The Superpro - 2013

This edition features some of the best up and coming world class kickboxers from the heavyweight division. The island of Koe Samui Thailand will host the extra large edition. Ladies from the 56-kilo division will assist in helping these athletes to complete there quest for dominance to crown the forth Enfusion Reality winner.[25]

Season 5, Ladies edition - 2014

This edition features 18 ladies from across the globe, in the 54-kilo division. These world-class ladies will compete in an elimination tournament to determine, who will become the next Enfusion Reality champion. Iman Barlow the current Enfusion 54-kilo champion has her eyes set on winning this spectacular ladies tournament. The coaches are from the heavyweight division and will help aid these athletes through the competition, featuring Daniel Sam last years heavyweight winner. This edition comes from the island of Koe Samui Thailand from the super pro kickboxing and fighting camp.[26]

Season 6, Celebs Meet Pros - 2016

The sixth edition features 3 tournaments, the first features males who represent 4 continents. with respective female captains. Those represented are from Europe, South America, Asia and Africa, and the Middle East. The female captains from these teams also competed in a ladies' tournament. The last tournament features a list of celebrities lambros Choutos Greece, Stevie RaineEngland, Glenn Helder Netherlands, Ze Maria Brazil who will fight in a pro kickboxing contest.[27]

Season 7, New League Blood - 2017

Enfusion Reality the seventh edition, “New League Blood” indulges viewers to two exhilarating 8-man tournaments: First 85-kilo and the second 72-kilo. The winner of the 85-kilo tournament will advance to the renowned Enfusion League tournament. The winner of 72-kilo will advance to the final 16 of the World Grand Prix 100,000-euro tournament. The female captains will also battle for prestige among the ladies division. The stakes for all the contestants have never been higher.

List of participants

Season 1 (2010)

Coaches[28]
Contenders[28]

Women's final

Semi Finals Final
Netherlands Titiana Van Polanen DEC
Portugal Catarina Valerio 3r. Netherlands Titiana Van Polanen 3r.
United Kingdom Bernise Alldis DEC United Kingdom Bernise Alldis DEC
Belgium Eva Berben 4r.

Men's final −70 kg

First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
Finland Pasi Luukkanen
Australia Steve Moxon Finland Pasi Luukkanen
Armenia Gago Drago DEC Armenia Gago Drago DEC
Portugal Bruno Carvalho Armenia Gago Drago KO
England Rick Barnhill England Rick Barnhill 2r.
Serbia Goran Aleksic England Rick Barnhill DEC
Turkey Şahin Yakut ERD Turkey Şahin Yakut
France Mikael Lallemand Armenia Gago Drago DEC
Thailand Pajonsuk Thailand Pajonsuk
Belgium Jan van Denderen Thailand Pajonsuk TKO
Canada Shane Campbell DEC Canada Shane Campbell 3r.
Romania Szűcs Barnabás Thailand Pajonsuk ERD
Italy Armen Petrosyan Italy Armen Petrosyan 4r.
South Africa Vuyisile Colossa Italy Armen Petrosyan
Slovenia Mirko Vorkapić Slovenia Mirko Vorkapić
Sweden Alex Tobiasson

Season 2 (2011)

Coaches[29]
Contenders

Women's final −63.5 kg

Semi Finals Final
Canada Maria Bastasin TKO
United Kingdom Julie Kitchen 1r. Canada Maria Bastasin 3r.
Netherlands Aleide Lawant DEC Netherlands Aleide Lawant DEC
Sweden Hanna Mjoberg 3r.

Men's final −95 kg

First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
Curaçao Thiago Matina
Canada Bruno Lurette Curaçao Thiago Martina 3r.
Czech Republic Ondřej Hutník DEC Czech Republic Ondřej Hutník KO
Netherlands Wendell Roche Czech Republic Ondřej Hutník DEC
Morocco Mohamed Boubkari DEC Morocco Mohamed Boubkari 3-0
United Kingdom Arnold Oborotov Morocco Mohamed Boubkari KO
Turkey Fathi Cam DEC Turkey Fathi Cam 3r.
France David Radeff Czech Republic Ondřej Hutník DEC
Spain Frank Muñoz DEC Spain Frank Muñoz 3-0
Armenia Sahak Parparyan Spain Frank Muñoz DEC
Belgium Marc Vlieger Belgium Marc Vlieger 3-0
Germany Martin Jahn Spain Frank Muñoz DEC
Bosnia and Herzegovina Narcis Omeragić Netherlands Wendell Roche 3-0
Finland Miika Kinnunen Netherlands Wendell Roche* ERD
Russia Ramazan Ramazanov KO Russia Ramazan Ramazanov
Netherlands Revanho Blokland 2r.

Season 3 (2012)

Coaches[30]
Contenders
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Omeragić
  • Greece Alexandros Chatzichronoglou
  • United States Andrew Tate
  • Canada Bruno Lurette
  • France David Radeff
  • United States Eddie Walker
  • Slovenia Franci Grajš
  • Turkey Hakan Aksoy
  • England Jake Bostwick
  • Belgium Michael Kongolo
  • Poland Peter Lapuc
  • Scotland Ritchie Hocking
  • Armenia Sahak Parparyan
  • Finland Ville Aalto
  • Netherlands Wendell Roche
  • Germany Sammy Masa
  • Portugal João Oliveira]
  • North Macedonia Urim Saiti

Women's final −57 kg

Semi Finals Final
England Lucy Payne DEC
Morocco Chajmaa Bellakhal 3r. England Lucy Payne 3r.
Netherlands Denise Kielholtz DEC Netherlands Denise Kielholtz DEC
United States Lindsay Scheer 3r.

Men's final −85 kg

First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Omeragić DEC
Poland Peter Lapuc 3-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Omeragić
United States Andrew Tate KO United States Andrew Tate TKO[31]
Germany Sammy Masa 2r. United States Andrew Tate TKO
Scotland Ritchie Hocking KO Scotland Ritchie Hocking 1r.
Portugal João Oliveira Scotland Ritchie Hocking
Turkey Hakan Aksoy Turkey Hakan Aksoy
Greece Alexandros Chatzichronoglou United States Andrew Tate 1r.
Slovenia Franci Grajš KO Slovenia Franci Grajš KO
Belgium Michael Kongolo Slovenia Franci Grajš DEC
Netherlands Wendell Roche DEC Netherlands Wendell Roche 3-0
England Jake Bostwick Slovenia Franci Grajš DEC
Armenia Sahak Parparyan DEC Armenia Sahak Parparyan 3-0
France David Radeff Armenia Sahak Parparyan KO
United States Eddie Walker United States Eddie Walker 1r.
North Macedonia Urim Saiti

Season 4 (2013)

Coaches
Contenders
  • South Africa Andrew Thomson
  • Hungary Mate Paulovics
  • Ivory Coast Kirk Krouba
  • Russia Alexander Volobuev
  • England Daniel Sam
  • Australia Iggy McGowan
  • United States Warren Thompson
  • Netherlands Brian Douwes
  • Canada Todd Stoute
  • New Zealand Pane Haraki
  • Morocco Mohamed Boubkari
  • France Gaetan Sautron
  • Republic of Ireland Chris Cooper
  • Romania Răzvan Ghiță
  • Senegal Sam Tevette
  • Netherlands Wendell Roche
  • Poland Tomasz Nowak

Women's final −61 kg

Semi Finals Final
Netherlands Denise Kielholtz DEC
Lebanon Manal Salman 3r. Netherlands Denise Kielholtz DEC
England Vicky Church DEC England Vicky Church 3r.
New Zealand Miriam Hummingbird 3r.

Men's final HW

First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
South Africa Andrew Thomson TKO
Hungary Mate Paulovics 1r. Netherlands Wendell Roche* 3-0
England Daniel Sam DEC England Daniel Sam DEC
Australia Iggy McGowan 3-0 England Daniel Sam DEC
Ivory Coast Kirk Krouba DEC Ivory Coast Kirk Krouba 2-1
Russia Alexander Volobuev 3-0 Ivory Coast Kirk Krouba KO
United States Warren Thompson DEC Romania Razvan Ghiță** 2r.
Netherlands Brian Douwes 3-0 England Daniel Sam DEC
Morocco Mohamed Boubkari TKO Morocco Mohamed Boubkari 3-0
France Gaetan Sautron 3r. Morocco Mohamed Boubkari KO
Canada Todd Stoute TKO Canada Todd Stoute 1r.
New Zealand Pane Haraki 3 Morocco Mohamed Boubkari KO
Senegal Sam Tevette DEC Senegal Sam Tevette 4r.
Netherlands Wendell Roche 3-0 Senegal Sam Tevette DEC
Republic of Ireland Chris Cooper DEC Republic of Ireland Chris Cooper 3-0
Romania Razvan Ghiță 3-0

Season 5 (2014)

Coaches[32]
Contenders

Enfusion Reality champions

Enfusion seasons champions

Men's Tournaments
DateChampionNationalityEventLocationRunner-upNationality
2013-09-17Daniel SamEngland EnglandEnfusion 4: Search for the SuperProKo Samui, ThailandMohamed BoubkariMorocco Morocco
2012-12-02Franci GrajšSlovenia SloveniaEnfusion 3: Trial of the GladiatorsLjubljana, SloveniaAndrew TateUnited States United States of America
2011-12-30Ondřej HutníkCzech Republic Czech RepublicEnfusion 2: Quest for honorPrague, Czech RepublicFrank MuñozSpain Spain
2010-07-10Gago DragoArmenia ArmeniaEnfusion 1: Test of the ChampionsLisbon, PortugalPajonsukThailand Thailand
Team Captain's Tournaments
DateChampionNationalityEventLocationRunner-upNationality
2013-09-17Denise KielholtzNetherlands NetherlandsEnfusion 4: Search for the SuperProKo Samui, ThailandVicky ChurchEngland England
2012-12-02Denise KielholtzNetherlands NetherlandsEnfusion 3: Trial of the GladiatorsLjubljana, SloveniaLucy PayneEngland England
2011-12-30Aleide LawantNetherlands NetherlandsEnfusion 2: Quest for honorPrague, Czech RepublicMaria BastasinCanada Canada
2010-07-10Bernise AlldisUnited Kingdom United KingdomEnfusion 1: Test of the ChampionsLisbon, PortugalTitiana Van PolanenNetherlands Netherlands

See also


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