Just one week away from the highly anticipated event, two pillars of the heavyweight kickboxing division, “The Judge” Levi Rigters and “The Giant” Jamal Ben Saddik, will meet face-to-face for the first time ahead of the final showdown for the “Last Man Standing” title at GLORY 103, scheduled for August 23 at Rotterdam Ahoy Arena.
This week, a special preparatory match took place between Rigters and Ben Saddik under the supervision of kickboxing legend Remy Bonjaski, allowing both fighters to assess each other’s strengths and weaknesses before the main event.
Tactical Preview of the Upcoming Fight
Levi Rigters (19-3, 9 KO) is known for his early finishing ability and controlling the pace from the opening rounds, while Jamal Ben Saddik (38-10, 29 KO) is recognized for his knockout power and ability to turn the tide even in critical moments. This contrast in styles turns the fight into a strategic battle between patience and continuous pressure.
The fight is part of the second stage of the heavyweight tournament, featuring 16 fighters competing in a single-elimination format. The eight winners will advance to separate semifinals at the next GLORY event, raising the mental and tactical stakes for all competitors.
Key Heavyweight Participants
In addition to the main event, GLORY 103 features some of the top heavyweight fighters worldwide:
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Ionut Iancu (31-11, 13 KO), known for aggressive pursuit.
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Rade Opacic (21-7, 16 KO), experienced Serbian heavyweight champion.
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Nabil Kssab (29-6-1, 4 KO), crowd favorite and skilled tactician.
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Milos Sveticanin and Colin George, offering high-intensity matchups.
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Sofiane Lidon (39-5-1, 20 KO), French top-ranked fighter, with years of experience.
Co-Main Event: Middleweight Clash
The co-main event will feature middleweight champion Cheick Kassi (44-5-2, 23 KO) defending his title against rising contender Mehdi Ait El Haj (35-4-2, 8 KO), who remains undefeated in GLORY since joining last year. This fight tests the champion’s ability to maintain his reign against a fast-paced offensive opponent.
Other notable bouts include:
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Maurice Kromah (34-3-1, 20 KO) vs. “The Wrestler” Cristian Ristea (44-26, 13 KO).
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Local rivalry between Don Seno and Taifun Ozcan, providing a platform for emerging talent.
Broadcast and Tickets
GLORY 103 fights will be available on DAZN pay-per-view, in the Netherlands, North America, and various other countries. Remaining tickets can be purchased via GLORYKickboxing.com.
GLORY 103 Fight Card – Key Matchups
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Main Event – Last Man Standing Heavyweight: Levi Rigters vs. Jamal Ben Saddik
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Co-Main Event – Middleweight Title: Cheick Kassi vs. Mehdi Ait El Haj
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Heavyweight Bouts: Maurice Kromah vs Cristian Ristea
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Other Heavyweight Bouts: Ionut Iancu vs Rade Opacic, Nabil Kssab vs Nathan Cook, Milos Sveticanin vs Colin George, Sofiane Lidon vs Jihad Kibenik
This event showcases the pinnacle of professional kickboxing, combining tactical depth with elite physical performance, and serves as a stage for discovering new talent while confirming the dominance of established names in both the heavyweight and middleweight divisions.
Alan Murphy – Global Communications & Business Development Director, GLORY Kickboxing
www.glorykickboxing.com
