Is Enfusion Following ONE Championship After Confirming 6 Small-Glove Fights?

Enfusion is making bold moves this year, and their upcoming event on September 27, 2025, in Tilburg, Netherlands highlights just how far they’re willing to push the envelope. With the confirmation of six small-glove fights on the card, many fans are wondering if Enfusion is following the successful blueprint laid out by ONE Championship, which made 4oz glove striking a global sensation.

Small Gloves, Big Impact

Kickboxing has traditionally been contested with larger gloves, but Enfusion’s new “Xtreme” format is switching things up. By reducing glove size, fighters deliver more power per strike, and defenses become less reliable. The result? Higher knockout potential, more unpredictability, and a style of combat that feels raw and dangerous—something audiences have come to love through ONE Championship’s global events.

Fight Card: Enfusion 81 — Tilburg, 27.09.2025

The Tilburg event features a stacked lineup with multiple title fights and small-glove bouts:

Heeckeren vs. De Vries – Cruiserweight Xtreme World Title
Haryouli vs. Mammadov – Featherweight MMA Bout
Afakir vs. Tulis – Super Featherweight World Title
Khalouta vs. Gezius – Super Welterweight Xtreme World Title
Simsek vs. Rarangsit – Super Bantamweight Bout
Belarej vs. Mahgoub – Super Bantamweight Bout

From world titles to high-stakes international clashes, this card showcases how Enfusion is blending tradition with innovation.

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The ONE Championship Effect

There’s no denying the influence of ONE Championship in this evolution. The Asian powerhouse turned small-glove Muay Thai into a must-watch spectacle, producing viral highlights from fighters like Rodtang and Haggerty. Enfusion looks set to capture that same magic in Europe, carving out a niche that appeals to hardcore fight fans who crave intensity.

A New Era for Enfusion?

For fighters, the change means adjusting strategies. Punches land harder, mistakes cost more, and knockouts come quicker. For fans, it promises adrenaline-fueled action and dramatic moments. While some critics may see it as Enfusion copying ONE, others argue it’s a smart step toward globalizing a proven formula in their own unique style.