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GLORY announces launch of women's super bantamweight division, Grand Prix Tournament

The GLORY women's super bantamweight division has been made official. The Grand Prix Tournament to crown the inaugural champion kicks off tomorrow night (May 13, 2016) at GLORY 30 in Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.

A women's division is officially coming to GLORY kickboxing.

At Citizens Business Bank Arena earlier today, the world's leading kickboxing promotion announced the launch of the women's super bantamweight division, which carries a limit of 122 pounds (55.5 kg).

In addition to that news, GLORY announced a Grand Prix tournament to crown the inaugural women's super bantamweight champion. That tournament will play out over the course of several events.