
GLORY, the world’s premiere kickboxing promotion, is expanding its GLORY Rivals series in 2027, joining forces with Dutch promotion Enfusion to deliver a four-event series dedicated to showcasing the sport’s next generation of talent.Â
This marks the second collaboration between GLORY and Enfusion. The two organizations teamed up in 2022 to produce the first three events in the history of the GLORY Rivals series. Â
The relaunch kicks off on January 16 in Almere at Topsport Center, with more events to follow throughout the year. Fight cards and broadcast details will be announced at a later date. Â
“GLORY Rivals is about building the future of kickboxing, and Rivals with the support of Enfusion is the right way to elevate these talented athletes,” said GLORY CEO Marshall Zelaznik. “Fighters need opportunities to develop, to get noticed, and to prove they belong, and GLORY Rivals gives them exactly that.Â
We’re proud to be working alongside like-minded promotions who share our commitment to the sport, and we look forward to showcasing the next generation of talent to a global audience.”Â
“We take great pride in our fighters and the strong international platform we have built for them. This collaboration brings together the strengths of Enfusion and GLORY Rivals, creating new opportunities for athletes and exciting matchups for fans. We look forward to combining our experience and shared passion to help kickboxing grow.” said Edwin van Os, Founder and CEO of Enfusion.Â
The news follows the relaunch of GLORY Rivals alongside RingFight Promotions and marks the next step in the growth of GLORY’s event lineup. The series adds another dimension to GLORY’s offering, bringing fans closer to the rising talent shaping the future of the sport.Â
GLORY closes out 2026 with GLORY Rivals 6 on November 28 from Maaspoort Den Bosch and COLLISION 10 on December 12 from the GelreDome in Arnhem, where Mory Kromah defends his GLORY heavyweight world championship against number one contender Antonio Plazibat in the main event.Â



