The World Is Fighting for ISKA Gold: Global Championship Race Heats Up as 2026 Enters Its Final Months
From Tokyo to Rome, the latest ISKA Professional Champions update reveals an extraordinary international schedule, with 21 championship contests planned across 12 countries and territories.
ISKA INTERNATIONAL — October 21, 2026 — The race for international kickboxing supremacy is entering an exciting final chapter as the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) releases its latest Professional Champions update, setting the stage for a packed championship schedule through the end of 2026.
The updated rankings of reigning champions cover men’s and women’s professional divisions across Unified Rules Kickboxing, Muay Thai and K-1 Rules, alongside the men’s Low Kick and Full Contact championship categories.
But while the latest lists recognize the fighters who currently hold ISKA championship gold, the coming weeks will determine who finishes the year at the top.
Between October 23 and December 12, ISKA has scheduled 21 championship contests across 12 countries and territories, bringing together established world champions, rising international contenders and elite fighters pursuing their first major titles.
From the television studios of Tokyo to the historic combat sports stages of Europe, the final months of 2026 promise a remarkable series of championship encounters.
Tokyo Takes Center Stage: Three World Titles, One Historic Night
One of the most anticipated events on the calendar takes place on October 25 in Tokyo, Japan, where three ISKA World Championships will be contested at GOAT Kickboxing Festival 3.
The event marks a major moment for Japanese kickboxing, bringing the sport back to nationwide live terrestrial television after almost 16 years.
Reigning ISKA World Super-Featherweight Champion Ryusei Kumagai will defend his 59kg K-1 Rules title against Argentine champion Rodrigo Bogado.
In the light-cruiserweight division, Greek world champion Vaggelis Tzorzis faces Japan’s Kenta Nambara, while Japanese SHOOT BOXING star Yuki Kasahara meets French ISKA European Champion Soheil Dridi for the 63.5kg world title.
With three championships on the line and a national television audience watching, Tokyo could deliver one of the defining moments of the ISKA championship season.
Dortmund: World Champions Collide
Just one day earlier, on October 24, Germany hosts another major international showdown.
Cameroon’s Brice Kombou moves up in weight to challenge Germany’s Sergej Braun for the ISKA World Light-Heavyweight Championship at 81.5kg under K-1 Rules.
The contest forms part of WFL x K-1 WORLD GP 90kg in Dortmund, bringing two established world champions together in a highly anticipated international encounter.
With championship prestige and international recognition at stake, the matchup represents another major highlight of ISKA’s October schedule.
Women’s Championship Kickboxing Continues to Grow
The championship calendar also features significant opportunities for female fighters competing on the international stage.
On October 23, China’s Chan Yuen Wai faces Thailand’s Petchsaiparn in Hong Kong for the ISKA Women’s Intercontinental Atomweight Muay Thai Championship at 48kg.
On October 31, Denmark’s Mia Wesselgreen meets Finland’s Ommi Mingsupphakun for the ISKA Women’s Super-Lightweight Muay Thai title.
The action continues on December 5 in Rome, where Italy’s Alessia Coluccia faces Finland’s Eeva Pohto for the ISKA Women’s World Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship at 55kg.
These contests highlight the international opportunities available to female athletes competing for ISKA championship recognition.
Europe Prepares for a Championship-Filled November
November brings an extensive series of title fights across Europe, with championship events scheduled in Belgium, Spain, England and France.
Antwerp hosts a world lightweight championship contest between Morocco’s Zakaria El Jari and Thailand’s Chatmongkong.
In Madrid, Spain’s Diego Soriano faces England’s Will Dixon for the European Super-Middleweight K-1 title, while Imad Sadhi meets Portugal’s Joel Cancelo for the International Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship.
London will feature two championship contests on November 8, including a world super-welterweight Muay Thai clash between Morocco’s Amine El Boujadaini and England’s Georges Salomon.
France will also host important championship encounters in Marmande and Caen as the European title race continues.
Rome: Three World Championships Headline December
The championship calendar reaches another major milestone on December 5 in Rome, Italy, where three ISKA World Championship contests are scheduled.
Italy’s Mattia Faraoni will face Romania’s Bogdan Stoica for the ISKA World Super-Cruiserweight Championship at 95kg under Unified Kickboxing Rules.
In women’s Muay Thai, Alessia Coluccia meets Eeva Pohto for the world bantamweight crown.
Italy’s Andrea Storai will also challenge American fighter Omar Moreno for the ISKA World Middleweight Championship at 75kg under Unified Kickboxing Rules.
With three world titles on the line, Rome promises to become one of the major international championship destinations of December.
ISKA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR
October – December 2026
OCTOBER 23 — HONG KONG, CHINA
- ISKA Women’s Intercontinental Atomweight Championship — 48kg, Muay Thai
Chan Yuen Wai (China) vs. Petchsaiparn (Thailand)
OCTOBER 24 — DORTMUND, GERMANY
- ISKA World Light-Heavyweight Championship — 81.5kg, K-1 Rules
Brice Kombou (Cameroon) vs. Sergej Braun (Germany)
OCTOBER 25 — TOKYO, JAPAN
- ISKA World Super-Featherweight Championship — 59kg, K-1 Rules
Ryusei Kumagai (Japan) vs. Rodrigo Bogado (Argentina) - ISKA World Light-Cruiserweight Championship — 85kg, K-1 Rules
Vaggelis Tzorzis (Greece) vs. Kenta Nambara (Japan) - ISKA World Super-Lightweight Championship — 63.5kg, K-1 Rules
Yuki Kasahara (Japan) vs. Soheil Dridi (France)
OCTOBER 31 — COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
- ISKA World Light-Heavyweight Championship — 81.5kg, Muay Thai
Fredrik Winter (Denmark) vs. Sandi Delic (Sweden) - ISKA Women’s Super-Lightweight Championship — 63.5kg, Muay Thai
Mia Wesselgreen (Denmark) vs. Ommi Mingsupphakun (Finland)
NOVEMBER 1 — ANTWERP, BELGIUM
- ISKA World Lightweight Championship — 61kg, K-1 Rules
Zakaria El Jari (Morocco) vs. Chatmongkong (Thailand)
NOVEMBER 7 — ARANJUEZ, MADRID, SPAIN
- ISKA European Super-Middleweight Championship — 78kg, K-1 Rules
Diego Soriano (Spain) vs. Will Dixon (England) - ISKA International Bantamweight Championship — 55kg, Muay Thai
Imad Sadhi (Spain) vs. Joel Cancelo (Portugal)
NOVEMBER 8 — LONDON, ENGLAND
- ISKA World Super-Welterweight Championship — 70kg, Muay Thai
Amine El Boujadaini (Morocco) vs. Georges Salomon (England) - ISKA European Super-Middleweight Championship — 78kg, Unified Kickboxing Rules
Jacob Wells (England) vs. Maksymillan Kacprzyksy (Poland)
NOVEMBER 14 — MARMANDE, FRANCE
- ISKA World Welterweight Championship — 67kg, Full Contact
Yanis Saadan (France) vs. Nomikos Kleidomitis (Greece)
NOVEMBER 28 — CAEN, FRANCE
- ISKA European Light-Middleweight Championship — 72.5kg, Freestyle Rules
Evan L’anglais (France) vs. Opponent to Be Announced
DECEMBER 5 — ROME, ITALY
- ISKA World Super-Cruiserweight Championship — 95kg, Unified Kickboxing Rules
Mattia Faraoni (Italy) vs. Bogdan Stoica (Romania) - ISKA Women’s World Bantamweight Championship — 55kg, Muay Thai
Alessia Coluccia (Italy) vs. Eeva Pohto (Finland) - ISKA World Middleweight Championship — 75kg, Unified Kickboxing Rules
Andrea Storai (Italy) vs. Omar Moreno (USA)
DECEMBER 6 — LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
- ISKA World Lightweight Championship — 61kg, Muay Thai
Jacob Smith (England) vs. Malcolm Hill (USA)
DECEMBER 12 — CODBEC-EN-CAUX, FRANCE
- ISKA European Light-Middleweight Championship — 72.5kg, Full Contact
Alexandre Beux (France) vs. Jasper Poulsen (Denmark)
DECEMBER 12 — LONDON, ENGLAND
- ISKA Intercontinental Bantamweight Championship — 55kg, Muay Thai
Tyrene Stevens (England) vs. J Gravesande (England)
DECEMBER 12 — SICILY, ITALY
- ISKA European Light-Middleweight Championship — 72.5kg, K-1 Rules
Competitors to Be Announced - ISKA International Light-Welterweight Championship — 65kg, Unified Kickboxing Rules
Competitors to Be Announced
The Final Countdown to 2027
As the 2026 championship season approaches its conclusion, the latest ISKA Professional Champions update reflects the international reach of the organization and the depth of competition across its professional divisions.
From emerging contenders seeking their first major championship to established world champions defending their positions, the upcoming schedule offers opportunities for fighters representing nations across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Every championship contest carries its own significance. Some will establish new champions, while others will determine whether reigning titleholders can maintain their positions against the next generation of challengers.
With the final weeks of 2026 approaching, the international kickboxing community is preparing for a championship race that will help shape the competitive landscape heading into 2027.
The Champions Are Listed. The Challengers Are Ready. The World Titles Are on the Line.
The Road to 2027 Starts Now.