SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2015 Final Results: Jorge Loren stuns Andrei Stoica

The Superkombat World Grand Prix 2015 Final took place this past Saturday in Bucharest, Romania. The main event featured Andrei Stoica vs. Jorge Loren for the WKN Super Cruiserweight Championship. 

Loren was looking to collect his second victory over one of the Stoica brothers. He defeated Bogdan Stoica in early 2014 and up next was big brother Andrei. Many had Stoica as the favorite, he was on an 8-fight win streak with half of those wins coming by (T)KO. This fight was over early, Loren struck hard an fast working behind a stiff jab. A left hook connected that stunned Stoica and as he back peddled into the ropes Loren pounced and the referee immediately intervened and gave Stoica a standing 8-count. Despite the fight continuing it was clear this was the beginning of the end for Stoica as he did not seem to fully recover.

A second knockdown came from a right hand as Stoica tried to get aggressive and Loren countered. Stoica stumbled to the mat and was able to get back to his feet to beat the referee's count. A few seconds later Loren knocked Stoica down for a third and final time with another right hand. The fight was waived off immediately by the referee in a great performance by Loren to capture the WKN Super Cruiserweight Championship.

In the night's heavyweight tournament Tarik Khbabez of Morroco and Roman Kryklia of Ukraine met in the final. It was Khbabez who ended up victorious, winning a unanimous decision over Kryklia and the tournament crown.

Results:

Jorge Loren def. Andrei Stoica via (T)KO in Rd. 1

Alexandru Negrea def. Noureddine Echiguer via KO in Rd. 1

Claudiu Badoi def. Mika Tahitu via Unanimous Decision
Nikola Cimesa def. Robert Stoica via Unanimous Decision
Sebastian Cozmanca def. Cosmin Ionescu via KO in Rd. 1
Dumitru Topai def. Alexandru Nedelcu via Majority Decision
Dimitiris Chiotis def. Ionut Stanciu via Unanimous Decision
Cristian Spetcu def. Cristian Foustino via Unanimous Decision
Crisitan Milea def. Rafael Dudek via Split Decision
Bogdan Nastase def. Mario Blanas

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals:

Roman Kryklia def. Ivan Pavle via Unanimous Decision

Tarik Khbabez def. Nicolas Wamba via Unanimous Decision

Heavyweight Tournament Final:

Tarik Khbabez def. Roman Kryklia via Unanimous Decision

SuperKombat World Grand Prix Final Fight Card

The SuperKombat World Grand Prix Final is set for this Saturday, November 7 in Romania. The event will feature the semi-finals of the heavyweight tournament as well as a slew of super fights.

The night's main event will feature current Superkombat Super Cruiserweight Champion Andrei Stoica defending his title against Jorge Loren. The match is being billed as somewhat of a grudge match because Loren defeated Andrei's brother Bogdan Stoica last year at Superkombat New Heroes 7. The title defense for Stoica will be his fourth since winning the title in December of 2013.

Stoica has won eight consecutive fights and his last two title defenses have ended in knockouts. Loren will look to rebound from a loss to Luis Tavares.

The heavyweight tournament match up for the vent are Roman Kriklya vs. Ivan Pavle and Tarik Khbabez vs. Nicolas Wamba.

Fight Card:

Andrei Stoica (c) vs. Jorge Loren for Superkombat Super Cruiserweight Championship

Noureddine Echiguer vs. Alexandru Negrea

Mika Tahitu vs. Caludi Badoi

Marios Blanas vs. Bodgan Nastase

Rafal Dudek vs. Cristi Milea

Crisit Spetcu vs. TBA

Dimitris Chiotis vs. Ionut Stanciu

Dumitru Topai vs. Alexandru Nedelcu

Sebastian Cozmanca vs. Cosmin Ionescu

Nikola Cimesa vs. Robert Stoica

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals:

Roman Kriklya vs. Ivan Pavle

Tarik Khbabez vs. Nicolas Wamba

Andrei Stoica vs. Jorge Loren set as main event for Superkombat Word Grand Prix Final 2015

Superkombat Super Cruiserweight champion Andrei Stoica will defend his title against Jorge Loren at the Superkombat World Grand Prix Final 2015 on November 7. The event will take place at the Dynamo Sports Hall in Bucharest, Romania.

The match is being billed as somewhat of a grudge match because Loren defeated Andrei's brother Bogdan Stoica last year at Superkombat New Heroes 7. The title defense for Stoica will be his fourth since winning the title in December of 2013.

Stoica has won eight consecutive fights and his last two title defenses have ended in knockouts. Loren will look to rebound from a loss to Luis Tavares in the final of the WFL tournament that took place this past week.

No other bouts have been confirmed for the event, but there is also a heavyweight tournament scheduled and expected competitors include Maurice Jackson, Nicolas Wamba, Ivan Pavle, and Tarik Khbabez. The full fight card is expected to be announced soon.

Fight Card:

Andrei Stoica vs. Jorge Loren

ACB KB 3 Results: Albert Kraus and Jhonata Diniz victorious

ACB KB 3 took place this on Friday in Romania and featured the final of their 95 + kg tournament as well as a slew of super fights.

In the tournament final Brazil's Jhonata Diniz walked away the winner with a nasty knockout over Valentin Slavikovski. The fight ended early in the first round when Diniz connected with a left hook. Slavikovksi attempted to recover, but the referee waived the fight off.

In other action Albert Kraus won a decision over Marius Tita. With the win Kraus has now won three consecutive fights. Tarik Khavavez defeated Sebastian Cioubanu by decision and Husni Begiri scored a first round knockout over veteran Warren Stevelmans.

Results:

Jhonata Diniz def. Valentin Slavikovski via KO in Rd. 1

Albert Kraus def. Marius Tita via Unanimous Decision

Tarik Khababez def. Sebastian Ciobanu via Unanimous Decision

Umar Paskhaev def. Marius Tolea via Unanimous Decision

Parviz Abdullayev def. Haris Ferizovic via Unanimous Decision

Sergei Braun def. Dorin Stan via Unanimous Decision

Jamie Bates def. Pavel Turk via Unanimous Decision

Husni Begiri def. Warren Stevelmans via KO in Rd. 1

Sorin Tanasie def. Szilagy Aron via Unanimous Decision

Zahid Zairov def. Lom Ali Eskiev via Unanimous Decision

Fluerasu Dragos def. Mansur Vaduev via Unanimous Decision

Bekhan Evsultanov and Eugen Dragomir ends in a Draw

Robert Stoica def. Salamu Dzhamalkhanov via (T)KO in Rd. 2

Sebastian Cozmanca def. Cosmin Joltea via Unanimous Decision

Andrei Stoica talks career and upcoming Super Kombat fight

Andrei Stoica is one of Romania’s best Kickboxers. The 26 year old has made a name for himself with his brutal power, 19 of his 29 wins have come by (T)KO. His brother Bogdan is also one of the top Romanian Kickboxers. Together this duo has helped keep Romania on the Kickboxing map. His next fight will take place tomorrow at Super Kombat “New Heroes Targoviste” against Algeria’s Zinedine Hameur-Lain. Andrei was kind enough to speak to Muay Thai Authority about his fight career.

MTA: You are one of Romania's top fighters along with you brother Bogdan, how did you get started in Kickboxing?

Andrei: I’ve always been in love with combat sports. In the beginning I started with judo, but when I had 17 years I was impressed by Local Kombat shows and I started to practice Wushu and kickboxing at Catalin Zmarandescu’s gym, who was in that time a big name in Romania. I was fighting more in Wushu competition, but then me and my brother became professional fighters in Kickboxing.

MTA: When you started competing was it recreational or did you plan on becoming a professional fighter from the beginning?

Andrei: In the beginning I was thinking only at amateurs, but then I know I can build my own career in professional stand-up martial sports shows. I made my debut in Local Kombat three years ago. I lost against James Phillips after a decision, but I got another chance and next three fights I won via KO in the first round. I want to thank Super Kombat president, Mister Eduard Irimia, because he gives this chance to fight in a great combat series.

MTA: How is the sibling rivalry between your brother and you? Do things get pretty intense in training?

Andrei: Between me and my brother will probably exist always a hidden competition, every one of us wants to be number one. This competition helps both of us. Also, in the time of training I consider Bogdan the best sparring-partner. The trainings with him help me a lot before my fights.

MTA: Are you more nervous when your brother steps into the ring to fight than when you do?

Andrei: For sure I have more emotion at Bogdan’s fights than my fights. I live at high intensity all his fights from his corner. I’d always want to take his place in the ring and fight in his place. It will be hard this Friday because his fight is next after mine, so I will try for a fast KO to be ready for the second fight! (Laughing)

MTA: If you could pick any opponent to face in the ring who would it be and why?

Andrei: I don’t want a special opponent, but for sure my target is the elite of the competition. I have only 3 years as a professional fighter, but I think I’m ready for a fight with any opponent.

MTA: You have a fight on the upcoming Super Kombat event against Zinedine Hameur-Lain, how is training for the fight going? Is there anything different than you are doing in your training?

Andrei: They’re going perfect until now I’m on last 100 meters. I’m ready for this fight and I’m hungry for wins because this year I fought only once, at K-1 Final and the decision was incorrect. I’m training for an opponent who can trouble me; he shows his skills against Alexey Ignashov. I will not underestimate him.

MTA: The fight will be in Romania, do you think that having the crowd on your side gives you an advantage?

Andrei: In the ring I will be only with my opponent, but of course when I will step up to the ring I will take my energy from the crowd. In front of my fans I lost just one time after a mistake so I’m sure I will have another victory in my record.

MTA: What do you think about your opponent, Zinedine Hameur-Lain?

Andrei: Is a strong fighter. I saw his fight against Alexey Ignashov, and as I told you, I will not underestimate him. I will try to find his weakness from the beginning. I will do my job, as my coach Alin Panaite, told me.

Super Kombat "New Heroes 5" set for August 30th in Romania

Super Kombat has been on a world tour hosting events in Croatia, Brazila, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates. The next stop will he Targoviste, Romania on August 30th for "New Heroes 5".

No fights have been confirmed for the event, but it is expected to feature a Romania vs. Europe theme. Romanian fighters Andrei Stoica, Bogdan Stoica, and Ionut "Pitbull” Atodiresei are all expected to fight at the event in as well as Amansio Paraschiv, Cristian Milea, Danut Hurduc, Claudiu Badoi, Cristian Ristea, Ciprian Schiopu, Stefan Szomoru, Catalin Sacagiu, Flavius Boiciuc, and Daniel Lazar.

As soon as match ups for Super Kombat "New Heroes 5" we will make sure to have you updated.