ISKA World Champions sign with GLORY

ISKA World Champions Tim Thomas and Jordan Watson have signed with the new major Kickboxing brand GLORY. It’s been reported that both fighters have agreed two fight, 12 month deals with five figure purses. GLORY have big plans to take Kickboxing to the next level with Worldwide Television exposure.



Tim Thomas ISKA World Welterweight Muaythai has already made his debut for GLORY, taking a late notice spot in the 70kg GLORY World Series tournament when a Chinese fighter had visa problems. Thomas faced and defeated Germany’s Denis Schneidmiller by a clear unanimous point’s decision booking his place in the 8 man final. The 70kg GLORY World Series Final will be staged in Rome, Italy on the 3rd November, the prize money is $300,000 shared between the semi-finalists with the winner getting the loins share, estimated to be in excess of $200,000. Thomas will face tough opposition in a stellar line-up that includes two K-1 MAX World Champions Giorgio Petrosyan and Albert Kraus.



Jordan Watson ISKA World Super-welterweight Muaythai Champion could not take part of the first round of the 70kg GLORY World Series due to a previous commitment to an ISKA World title fight in France during the same week. Watson will make his debut on the 70kg GLORY World Series Final in Rome in a single match Super-fight yet to be announce.

About GLORY:
The GLORY World Series (www.gloryworldseries.com) is the world’s premier stand-up fighting league, staging events across the globe and offering up to $1,000,000 in prize money to successful fighters in 16-man grand prix tournaments which are open to only the very best fighters in each weight class.
With television deals spanning every continent plus a groundbreaking online video streaming system, GLORY is one of the world’s most widely-broadcast sporting organizations already.

Looks all good in the ISKA hood.

Thats excellent news for Jordan, and for the UK!

Having another top level British fighter competing on top flight Kickboxing events.

Best of luck for this!

Indeed, very exciting times for the sport of Kickboxing!

Surely it's modified muay Thai, I very much doubt these 2 will want to wear long trousers and moon boots?

good luck lads great chance for some proper change....exciting times for muaythai in uk more like...2 of biggest names gonna get to showcase thereself on a big stage and win some proper change.

Lovely.... fighters getting the chance to make good money and dedicate themselves to their passion....

Well done Jordan and Tim glad to see Mr Hennessy's pushing your careers ahead!

Fantastic, two great fighters, good luck to both :)

Great news for Uk Thai boxers In k1 all the best guys

WICKED

this is mint for both of em and for the Uk. least theyll get some proper money.. but can i just say.
i LOVE tims smile :) haha

Both great lads and ambassadors for UK MUAY THAI!! @ Jonno, mate id smile like that too if i was getting paid a 5 figure salary!!!

Good luck lads. Fantastic news, all the best

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Great news - wish Tim and Jordan the best of luck - UK fighters moving into the ranks of the better paid, long overdue - look forward to cheering both the lads on in their next fights!!

jonno wouldnt you be smiling like that if you were fighting for 300k haha