Hamada Azmani Defends ISKA World Title Against K-1 Rising Star ‘Gorgeous’ Toma

Kyoto, Japan — May 10th, 2026 — Japan’s kickboxing scene is set for a major international showdown as Kazutaka Tanabe presents the inaugural NOVA professional event featuring ISKA World Championship Kickboxing at the Galleria Kameoka in Kyoto.

The highly anticipated event will feature Morocco’s Hamada Azmani defending his ISKA World Featherweight Championship under K-1 Rules at 57kg against Japanese sensation “Gorgeous” Toma, one of the country’s fastest-rising stars and a recent K-1 World Grand Prix finalist.

The matchup brings together two explosive fighters with very different styles, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most exciting featherweight world title fights of the year.

Azmani enters the contest as the reigning ISKA World Champion, carrying international experience and championship-level striking into hostile territory against a hometown challenger eager to make a statement on one of the biggest stages of his career.

Meanwhile, Toma continues to build momentum in the Japanese kickboxing scene and now has the opportunity to capture ISKA world gold in front of a home crowd in Kyoto.

The NOVA event will also feature a full night of professional kickboxing action showcasing emerging Japanese talent and rising prospects, further highlighting the continued global growth of ISKA competition.

With world championship stakes, international pride, and elite K-1 action on the line, NOVA Kyoto is expected to deliver a memorable night for kickboxing fans in Japan and around the world.