GLORY EXPANDS BOUNDARIES WITH DAZN PARTNERSHIP
Kickboxing enters a new era with the collaboration between GLORY and DAZN, the leading sports entertainment platform in the world. The upcoming tournament, GLORY “Last Heavyweight Standing,” kicking off on April 5, will be one of the most significant events in kickboxing history and will be streamed live on DAZN in countries such as the Netherlands, Canada, DACH (Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein), the USA, and the Balkans.
As part of a multi-event series culminating in a finale featuring eight participants in a single evening at the end of the year, viewers can expect thrilling matchups with renowned heavyweights like Jamal Ben Saddik, Ionut Iancu, and Bahram Rajabzadeh, as well as new talents including Rade Opačić, Ahmed Krnjić, and UK’s Nathan Cook.
“We are excited to partner with DAZN for the exclusive broadcast of the ‘Last Heavyweight Standing’ tournament in several countries, including the Netherlands, Canada, and the USA,” said Marshall Zelaznik, CEO of GLORY. “DAZN has established itself as a premier destination for major combat sports events, and we are thrilled that GLORY will be part of this. This tournament will be a true celebration of kickboxing, and DAZN’s belief in our potential makes this partnership particularly meaningful for our international growth.”
Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, emphasized, “DAZN and GLORY share a commitment to showcasing exceptional kickboxing talent, and this collaboration will be an incredible addition to our content offerings. We aim to provide viewers around the world with the most thrilling fights while delivering a unique viewing experience.”
The “GLORY 99: Last Heavyweight Standing” tournament will showcase 32 heavyweights in a grand event featuring 16 fights. Participants will compete for victory in one night and the opportunity to advance to the finale at the end of the year.
In addition to live broadcasts, viewers will have access to a wealth of GLORY ancillary content and archived events on DAZN, allowing fans to dive deeper into the history of GLORY and its outstanding fighters.
Details regarding pricing and additional information will be announced soon.
ABOUT DAZN
DAZN is a leading sports entertainment platform that streams over 90,000 events annually in more than 200 countries.
DAZN is home to European football, women’s football, boxing, MMA, and NFL internationally. The platform features major sports and leagues, including the Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
DAZN is transforming the way people watch sports by offering a single platform where viewers can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content is available anywhere, in any language, and on any device—only on DAZN.
DAZN is a privately held global company founded in 2016, with over 3,000 employees. For more information about DAZN, our products, team, and achievements, visit www.dazngroup.com.
ABOUT GLORY
Founded in 2012, GLORY has become a world leader in kickboxing, representing the best stand-up fighters. GLORY’s rules create dynamic and thrilling bouts that keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Since its inception, GLORY has hosted over one hundred world-class events in major arenas across the United States, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, and many other countries.
The GLORY roster features leading kickboxers and the most exciting stand-up fighters, including “The King of Kickboxing” Rico Verhoeven, Tarik Khbabez, Levi Rigters, Antonio Plazibat, Bahram Rajabzadeh, Donovan Wisse, Chico Kwasi, Tyjani Beztati, and many others.
For more information about GLORY, fight content, upcoming events, and news, please visit www.GLORYKickboxing.com.
