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Announcements, recaps and stories straight from the EFA ring.

28 JUL 2026

EFA Championship 2 lands on 3 October at ASICS Arena

Eleven bouts and two titles. Martin Koprivlenski meets Ilyas Chakir in the main event, while Simeon Nakovski awaits his opponent for the second belt.

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.

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.