Wow, what a good result for the Romanian kickboxing!!!
22-year old Sorin Caliniuc beat both Dylan Salvador and Khayal Dzhaniev (beat Christian Baya), in the same night to win the tournament (!). Khayal Dzhaniev actually is also in Glory now, after beating Buakaw and also fought Superbon and Sittichai in decisions. And unfortunately Amansio Paraschiv lost to Edy Ruiz (split decision).
The winner won 20.000. Caliniciuc vs. Salvador could have gone extra-round in my opinion, it was a split decision at the end. Because Caliniuc was counted in the 2nd round, while he might have won rounds 1 and 3. But Salvador was really shocked. In the final, Caliniuc upset Dzhaniev via unanimous decision, nothing to add here.
Full results and video:
https://www.sport.ro/kombat/live-vi...-caliniuc-lupta-in-cea-mai-tare-piramida.html (2:05, Caliniuc was all over Salvador, I don"t know why one of the commentators was also so surprised, Dylan could have also easily lost 2 rounds - R1 & R3). I would have given an extra-round but no way it was a robbery. Controversial yes.
The event was hosted by SAS Gym, one of the largest gyms in the capital Bucharest, where Adegbuyi is also training. It seems that this Sorin Caliniuc is the best fighter of that crew, 4-0 now.
Caliniuc also beat experienced Cristian Milea in 2018 (!). After only 6 months of pro-training.
What a show, SAS have the best organization in Romania!