Headlining their new deal will be the upcoming tournament that GLORY is billing as “the biggest tournament in the history of kickboxing,” with GLORY’s “Last Heavyweight Standing” tournament set to get underway on April 5. The new deal will ensure that the tournament will be streamed live in DAZN across several markets around the world.
The tournament, which will be spread across five events, will include a host of the top heavyweights from the world of kickboxing, including Jamal Ben Saddik, Ionut Iancu, and Bahram Rajabzadeh, as well as exciting newcomers Rade Opacic, Ahmed Krnjic, and the UK’s Nathan Cook.
“We are thrilled to have DAZN partner with GLORY on the exclusive distribution of the ‘Last Heavyweight Standing’ tournament,” said Glory CEO Marshall Zelaznik.
“DAZN has become the place for marquee combat sports events, and we are happy to place GLORY alongside them. This tournament will showcase the absolute best and most exciting series in kickboxing. DAZN believes in GLORY, and we can’t imagine a better partner to work with to continue to drive GLORY’s global growth.”
Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, added: “DAZN and GLORY have a shared ambition to showcase star-studded kickboxing talent, and this partnership heralds an exciting addition to DAZN’s platform. As the global home of combat sports, DAZN is committed to bringing the most nail-biting fights to fans around the world who love the sport, while providing an unparalleled viewing experience.”
Per a press release from GLORY, “GLORY 99: Last Heavyweight Standing on April 5 will feature 32 heavyweights in a massive 16-fight all heavyweight extravaganza. From there, fighters will compete in one-night tournaments and career defining matchups in order to reach the end of year finale.
“In addition to premium live events, fans will be able to access a whole host of GLORY ancillary content and past events on demand on DAZN. This offers fight fans a unique opportunity to explore the deep history of GLORY and the best stand-up martial artists on the planet.”
