Rematch of Alex Filip vs. Atakan Arslan ordered by SUPERKOMBAT board

SUPERKOMBAT has announced that Alex Filip and Atakan Arslan will re-match at a future event. filip and Arslan fought at the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV where Filip was declared the winner in an extra round decision.

The decision for the re-match came from the SuperKombat board after Arslan officially contested the decision. The change comes after it was determined that the decision was questionable. It also prompted the another major change, in future events two international judges outside of the host country will be used at SuperKombat events.

"This fight was contested officially by Atakan Arslan team and I can confirm that it was a controversial decision after the technical commission analyzed the fight. Also, I want to announce that from this moment, for the future events, we will have two international judges outside of the host-country and an international supervisor", said Superkombat CEO, Eduard Irimia.

Neither fighter seems to shy away from the rematch. 

"Wasn't the worst decision ever, but I think I was the winner of the fight. I'm very delighted because Superkombat ordered the rematch and that proves a lot. I cannot tell you now how happy I am for that. Next time I will knock-out Filip" responded Arslan.

"I'm waiting for him, no matter when the fight will happen. I'm better than him and I will prove it again" replied Filip. 

SUPERKOMBAT WGP IV Romania Results: Stoica retains title with first round KO

SUPERKOMBAT was back in action this past weekend with SuperKombat WGP IV Romania. In the main event Andrei Stoica put his SuperKombat cruiserweight world title on the line against Fred Sikking. In true fashion, Stoica lived up to his nickname of "Mr.KO". He scored with a left that ended the bout in one minute and fifteen seconds. After the win Stoica stated "I told you before. This belt it's mine. Sikking came out agressive, he threw some shots, but he had no chance."

In other action Raul Catinas scored a first round knockout over Victor Bogutzki. Bogdan Stoica and Fabio Kwasi were involved in a battle that was very close and ended in a split decision in favor of Bogdan Stoica by split decision.

Results:

SuperKombat WGP Series

Andrei Stoica def. Fred Sikking via Rd.1

Raul Catinas def. Viktor Bogutzki via KO in Rd.1

Bogdan Stoica def. Fabio Kwasi via Split Decision

Alex Filip def. Atakan Arslan via Split Decision

Aristote Quitusisa def. Alexandru Nedelcu via Unanimous Decision

Robert Dorin def. Gokhan Gedik via Unanimous Decision

SuperKombat New Heroes

Iuliu Man def. Wilmer Cruz via Split Decision

Cristiana Stancu def. Jessica Puglisi via Unanimous Decision

Mario Argento def. Sousa Razel via Unanimous Decision

Eduard Chelariu def. Madalin Craciunica via Unanimous Decision

Adrian Maxim def. Serban Alexandru via Unanimous Decision

Cristian Spetcu def. Rahim Moutharrik via KO in Rd.1

Cristian Milea def. Andrei Ostrovanu via Unanimous Decision

Dumitru Topai def. Alexandru Negrea via KO in Rd.1

Fight Card for SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2015

The full fight card for the August 1st SuperKombat World Grand Prix IV 2015 has been confirmed. All match-ups except for Crisitan Spetcu's have been announced. The event which takes place in Constanta, Romania will feature a main event title fight between Andrei Stoica and Fred Sikking. The pair will compete for Stoica's SuperKombat Cruiserweight Title.

Also fighting on the card will be Bogdan Stoica as he takes on Mike's Gym fighter Fabio Kwasi. This should be an exciting fight as both fighter have had some strong showings as of late. 

Other notable fights taking place at the event include Dorin Robert vs. Gokhan Gedik, Atakan Arslan vs. Alex Filip, and Victor Bugotzk vs. Raul Cătinaș.

Fight Card:

Andrei Stoica vs. Fred Sikking

Bogdan Stoica vs. Fabio Kwasi

Dorin Robert vs. Gokhan Gedik

Viktor Bugotzk vs. Raul Cătinaș

Atakan Arslan vs. Alex Filip

Aristote Quitusisa vs. Alexandru Nedelcu

Wilmer da Cruz vs. Iuliu Man

Jessica Puglisi vs. Cristiana Stancu 

Andrei Ostrovanu vs. Cristian Milea 

Souza Razel vs. Adrian Maxim 

Cristian Spetcu vs. TBA

Eduard Chelariu vs. Mădălin Crăciunică 

Dumitru Țopai vs. Alexandru Negrea