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Announcements, recaps and stories straight from the EFA ring.

10 JUN 2026

Your First Kickboxing Class: What to Expect and What to Bring

You need neither fitness nor experience - just the decision to show up. Here is how a session unfolds, what goes in your bag, and which mistakes to skip.

10 JUN 2026

How Muay Thai Judging Works: What the Judges Look For

Why is that round 10-9? What is effective aggression, and when does pressing forward actually lose points? Here is how the judges at ringside think.

10 JUN 2026

Kickboxing vs Muay Thai - What Is the Difference?

They look identical from the stands, yet they are two different sports. Elbows, the clinch, judging and gear - here is where the line between kickboxing and Muay Thai runs.

10 JUN 2026

Eight Limbs: Muay Thai Rules Explained

Fists, elbows, knees and shins - Muay Thai is the most complete striking arsenal in combat sports. Here is how the rules, the rounds and the judging actually work.

9 JUN 2026

The Rematch: Stoikov vs Vlasuk 2 on 30 October

Vlasuk stopped Stoikov by TKO in March. On 30 October at the Tenta Event Center they meet again - this time for the 70.300 kg title.

8 JUN 2026

What 70.300 kg Actually Means

Weight classes are the foundation of a fair fight. Here is why they exist, how a limit works, and why the same name means different kilograms across organizations.

7 JUN 2026

Your First Fight Night: What to Expect

From the first bell of the undercard to the headliner's walkout - here is how a fight gala unfolds and how to arrive completely stress-free.

1 MAY 2026

What is EFA Championship

EFA - Elite Fighting Arena - is a Bulgarian combat-sports promotion based in Sofia.

22 MAR 2026

Koprivlenski Is the First EFA Champion; Kirilova Bows Out a Winner

EFA's first edition at the Tenta Event Center crowned its first champion, sent Teodora Kirilova off with a win, and set up the Stoikov-Vlasuk rematch.