The biggest tournament in kickboxing history is heading to the world’s leading sports entertainment and combat sports platform, DAZN. The historic GLORY tournament, “Last Heavyweight Standing,” kicks off on April 5 with “GLORY 99: Last Heavyweight Standing,” and will be broadcast exclusively and live on DAZN in multiple markets around the world, including the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and the Balkans.
The main fight cards of the five-event series, culminating in a grand championship at the end of the year, feature eight heavyweight fighters competing in a one-night tournament. The event includes elite fighters from around the world, such as fan-favorites Jamal Ben Saddik, Ionut Iancu, and Bahram Rajabzadeh, as well as exciting newcomers like Rade Opacic, Ahmed Krnjic, and British fighter Nathan Cook.
Marshall Zelaznik, CEO of GLORY, stated:
“We are thrilled to partner with DAZN for the exclusive distribution of the ‘Last Heavyweight Standing’ tournament. DAZN has become a leading platform for major combat sports events, and we are excited to place GLORY alongside it. This tournament will showcase the most thrilling and intense kickboxing series ever. DAZN believes in GLORY, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner to help drive GLORY’s global growth.”
DAZN Group CEO, Shay Segev, commented:
“DAZN and GLORY share a common ambition to showcase top-tier kickboxing talent. This partnership marks an exciting addition to DAZN’s platform. As the global home of combat sports, DAZN is committed to delivering the most electrifying matches to fight fans worldwide, offering an unparalleled viewing experience.”
The “GLORY 99: Last Heavyweight Standing” event on April 5 will feature 32 heavyweight fighters competing in a massive showdown with 16 fights in one night. The fighters will then advance through single-night tournaments and decisive career-defining matchups, leading to the year-end grand finale.
In addition to premier live events, fans will have access to a comprehensive library of GLORY content and past events on demand via DAZN. This provides combat sports enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to explore GLORY’s rich history and the world’s best stand-up fighters.
Pricing details and additional information will be announced soon.
About DAZN
As a global leader in sports entertainment, DAZN broadcasts over 90,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets worldwide.
DAZN is the global home for European football, women’s football, boxing, mixed martial arts, and the NFL on an international level. The platform delivers top-tier sports and leagues from around the world, including the Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, the NBA, MotoGP, and much more, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
DAZN is revolutionizing how people experience sports. Through one seamless platform, fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Offering live and on-demand sports content anywhere, in any language, on any device – exclusively on DAZN.
Founded in 2016, DAZN is a privately-owned global company with over 3,000 employees. For more information about DAZN, its products, team, and performance, visit www.dazngroup.com.
About GLORY
Founded in 2012, GLORY is the world’s premier kickboxing organization and the home of the best stand-up fighters on the planet. The organization’s rules generate the most exciting and fast-paced combat sports action, delivering non-stop excitement from start to finish. Since its inception, GLORY has hosted over 100 world-class kickboxing events in major arenas across the United States, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Japan, Italy, and more than a dozen other countries.
GLORY’s roster includes the world’s top kickboxers and the most skilled and exciting stand-up fighters, including “The King of Kickboxing” Rico Verhoeven, Tarik Khbabez, Levi Rigters, Antonio Plazibat, Bahram Rajabzadeh, Donovan Wisse, Chico Kwasi, Tijani Beztati, and many more.
For more information on GLORY, upcoming fights, events, and news, please visit www.GLORYKickboxing.com.
