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Enfusion

Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Labelled as one of the top kickboxing organizations in the world and Enfusion produces events globally, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes.

History
Enfusion began in 2010 with the launch of the reality television show Enfusion Reality, created by Dutch promoter Edwin van Os who was the co founder of Its Showtime which was then sold to Glory in 2012. In 2013, the brand expanded by hosting live kickboxing events across Europe. In 2018 Enfusion begun organizing Enfusion MMA events. In 2019 Enfusion unveiled two new brands with Enfusion Cage Events (ECE). Media coverage Enfusion events were previously broadcast on Viceland in the Netherlands, February 2022 a streaming deal covering Germany, Switzerland and Austria with fighting.de was announced. March 2022 Viaplay announced that they had acquired rights to stream Enfusion events for the next three years. Glory Rivals In January 2022 Enfusion and Glory announced a new series of jointly promoted events called Glory Rivals. 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. ==Kickboxing rules==
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. Permitted techniques 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. == Events ==
Events
Aside from their primary Enfusion events, which features the main fighters, Enfusion operates other brands of events: Enfusion Reality: a tournament with behind the scenes perspectives into each athlete, produced over 12–14 episodes. The series often features a tournament setup where selected fighters compete for a title or a chance to advance in their careers, adding competitive stakes to the storytelling. Enfusion Talents: Enfusion Talents showcases up and coming kickboxing prospects. Enfusion Cage Events(ECE): These events feature a mix of kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts, conducted within a cage setting. ECE events allow all Muay Thai techniques, standing submissions, and takedowns. Fighters wear four or six-ounce gloves, and the action takes place inside the Enfusion cage. Enfusion Rookies: Aimed at amateurs, this event allows fighters to showcase their abilities to talent scouts, serving as a stepping stone to professional careers. 8TKO: 8TKO is a kickboxing event series organized by Enfusion, often featuring tournaments in various weight classes. These tournaments are designed to showcase emerging talent and provide competitive opportunities for fighters. Road2Enfusion : events aimed at discovering new talent for Enfusion's roster. These events are non-live shows focused on identifying promising fighters. ==List of events==
Champions
Current champions } Vacant } Vacant Enfusion Heavyweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Unlimited Enfusion Light Heavyweight Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: Enfusion Cruiserweight World Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: Enfusion Middleweight World Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: } (def. ) Enfusion Super Welterweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Welterweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Super Lightweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Lightweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Super Featherweight World Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: :::Previously known as Featherweight before 2021 Enfusion Featherweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Super Bantamweight World Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Bantamweight Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: Enfusion Flyweight Championship ::Former Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Openweight Championship ::No weight restrictions Enfusion Women's Lightweight Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Super Featherweight World Championship (defunct) ::Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship ::Former Weight limit: ::Current Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Bantamweight Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Flyweight Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Super Strawweight Championship ::Weight limit: Enfusion Women's Strawweight Championship ::Weight limit: ==Tournament Champions==
Enfusion Reality
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. 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. 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. 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. Season 5, Ladies edition - 2014 This edition features 18 athletes in the 54-kilogram division. The participants compete in an elimination tournament for the Enfusion Reality championship. The current 54-kilogram champion, Iman Barlow, is a participant. Coaches, including previous heavyweight winner Daniel Sam, are part of the competition. The edition was filmed at the Superpro Samui martial arts camp in Ko Samui, Thailand. 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 , Stevie Raine, Glenn Helder , Ze Maria who will fight in a pro kickboxing contest. List of participants Season 1 (2010) ; Coaches • Bernise Alldis • Catarina Valerio • Eva Berben • Titiana Van Polanen ; Contenders • Julie Kitchen • Maria Bastasin • Aleide Lawant • Hanna Mjoberg ; Contenders • Frank MuñozSahak Parparyan • Marc Vlieger • Ramazan Ramazanov • Miika Kinnunen • Thiago Martina • Ondřej HutníkArnold Oborotov • Fathi Cam • Martin Jahn • Bruno Lurette • Wendell Roche • Mohamed Boubkari • David Radeff • Narcis Omeragic • Revanho Blokland '''Women's final −63.5 kg''' '''Men's final −95 kg''' Season 3 (2012) ; Coaches • Denise KielholtzHatice OzyurtLucy Payne • Chajmaa Bellakhal • Lindsay Scheer ; Contenders • Adnan Omeragić • Alexandros Chatzichronoglou • Andrew Tate • Bruno Lurette • David Radeff • Eddie Walker • Franci Grajš • Hakan Aksoy • Jake Bostwick • Michael Kongolo • Peter Lapuc • Ritchie Hocking • Sahak Parparyan • Ville Aalto • Wendell Roche • Sammy Masa • João Oliveira] • Urim Saiti '''Women's final −57 kg''' '''Men's final −85 kg''' Season 4 (2013) ; Coaches • Denise Kielholtz • Manal Salman • Vicky Church • Miriam Hummingbird • Anke Van Gestel ; Contenders • Andrew Thomson • Mate Paulovics • Kirk Krouba • Alexander Volobuev • Daniel Sam • Iggy McGowan • Warren Thompson • Brian Douwes • Todd Stoute • Pane Haraki • Mohamed Boubkari • Gaetan Sautron • Chris Cooper • Răzvan Ghiță • Sam Tevette • Wendell Roche • Tomasz Nowak '''Women's final −61 kg''' '''Men's final HW''' Season 5 (2014) ; Coaches • Kirk Krouba • Ashwin BalrakLukasz KrupadziorowAndrew ThomsonDaniel Sam ; Contenders • Fatima Pinto • Johanna Rydberg • Ferial Ameeroedien • Meryem UsluAnissa Meksen • Samantha van Doorn • Soraya Haurissa • Isis Verbeek • Marina Zueva • Filipa Correia • Adi Rotem] • Iman Barlow • Ashley Nichols • Lizzie Largillière • Sammy Lee Brown • Maria Pantazi • Simone van Dommelen • Nevenka Mikulić Finale Anissa Meksen defeated Iman Barlow Coaches Finale Ashwin Balrak defeated Lukasz Krupadziorow ==Enfusion Reality Winners==
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