{"id":6328,"date":"2025-08-16T13:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T12:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6328"},"modified":"2025-08-16T13:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T12:16:53","slug":"glory-103-in-depth-analysis-highly-anticipated-face-off-in-rotterdam-levi-rigters-vs-jamal-ben-saddik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/glory-103-in-depth-analysis-highly-anticipated-face-off-in-rotterdam-levi-rigters-vs-jamal-ben-saddik\/","title":{"rendered":"GLORY 103 \u2013 In-Depth Analysis Highly Anticipated Face-Off in Rotterdam: Levi Rigters vs. Jamal Ben Saddik"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4371\">Just one week away from the highly anticipated event, two pillars of the heavyweight kickboxing division, \u201cThe Judge\u201d Levi Rigters and \u201cThe Giant\u201d Jamal Ben Saddik, will meet face-to-face for the first time ahead of the final showdown for the \u201cLast Man Standing\u201d title at <strong data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4319\">GLORY 103<\/strong>, scheduled for August 23 at Rotterdam Ahoy Arena.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_64917\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sZWEMsN-pPg?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4611\">This week, a special preparatory match took place between Rigters and Ben Saddik under the supervision of kickboxing legend <strong data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4514\">Remy Bonjaski<\/strong>, allowing both fighters to assess each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses before the main event.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4656\">Tactical Preview of the Upcoming Fight<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"5012\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5287\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5287\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GLORY103_FightCard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GLORY103_FightCard.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GLORY103_FightCard-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GLORY103_FightCard-696x870.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5322\">Key Heavyweight Participants<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5423\">In addition to the main event, GLORY 103 features some of the top heavyweight fighters worldwide:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5813\">\n<li data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5489\">\n<p data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5489\"><strong data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5441\">Ionut Iancu<\/strong> (31-11, 13 KO), known for aggressive pursuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5566\">\n<p data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5566\"><strong data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5507\">Rade Opacic<\/strong> (21-7, 16 KO), experienced Serbian heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5640\">\n<p data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5640\"><strong data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5584\">Nabil Kssab<\/strong> (29-6-1, 4 KO), crowd favorite and skilled tactician.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5641\" data-end=\"5721\">\n<p data-start=\"5643\" data-end=\"5721\"><strong data-start=\"5643\" data-end=\"5663\">Milos Sveticanin<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5684\">Colin George<\/strong>, offering high-intensity matchups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5813\">\n<p data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5813\"><strong data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5741\">Sofiane Lidon<\/strong> (39-5-1, 20 KO), French top-ranked fighter, with years of experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5815\" data-end=\"5853\">Co-Main Event: Middleweight Clash<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5855\" data-end=\"6184\">The co-main event will feature middleweight champion <strong data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"5924\">Cheick Kassi<\/strong> (44-5-2, 23 KO) defending his title against rising contender <strong data-start=\"5986\" data-end=\"6006\">Mehdi Ait El Haj<\/strong> (35-4-2, 8 KO), who remains undefeated in GLORY since joining last year. This fight tests the champion\u2019s ability to maintain his reign against a fast-paced offensive opponent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6216\">Other notable bouts include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6217\" data-end=\"6413\">\n<li data-start=\"6217\" data-end=\"6310\">\n<p data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6310\"><strong data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6237\">Maurice Kromah<\/strong> (34-3-1, 20 KO) vs. \u201cThe Wrestler\u201d <strong data-start=\"6273\" data-end=\"6292\">Cristian Ristea<\/strong> (44-26, 13 KO).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6311\" data-end=\"6413\">\n<p data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6413\">Local rivalry between <strong data-start=\"6335\" data-end=\"6347\">Don Seno<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6368\">Taifun Ozcan<\/strong>, providing a platform for emerging talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6441\">Broadcast and Tickets<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6443\" data-end=\"6625\">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.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6627\" data-end=\"6667\">GLORY 103 Fight Card \u2013 Key Matchups<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6669\" data-end=\"7047\">\n<li data-start=\"6669\" data-end=\"6754\">\n<p data-start=\"6671\" data-end=\"6754\"><strong data-start=\"6671\" data-end=\"6718\">Main Event \u2013 Last Man Standing Heavyweight:<\/strong> Levi Rigters vs. Jamal Ben Saddik<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6755\" data-end=\"6832\">\n<p data-start=\"6757\" data-end=\"6832\"><strong data-start=\"6757\" data-end=\"6796\">Co-Main Event \u2013 Middleweight Title:<\/strong> Cheick Kassi vs. Mehdi Ait El Haj<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6833\" data-end=\"6893\">\n<p data-start=\"6835\" data-end=\"6893\"><strong data-start=\"6835\" data-end=\"6857\">Heavyweight Bouts:<\/strong> Maurice Kromah vs Cristian Ristea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6894\" data-end=\"7047\">\n<p data-start=\"6896\" data-end=\"7047\"><strong data-start=\"6896\" data-end=\"6924\">Other Heavyweight Bouts:<\/strong> Ionut Iancu vs Rade Opacic, Nabil Kssab vs Nathan Cook, Milos Sveticanin vs Colin George, Sofiane Lidon vs Jihad Kibenik<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7049\" data-end=\"7323\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7476\"><strong data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7414\">Alan Murphy \u2013 Global Communications &amp; Business Development Director, GLORY Kickboxing<\/strong><br data-start=\"7414\" data-end=\"7417\" \/><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glorykickboxing.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7417\" data-end=\"7474\">www.glorykickboxing.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just one week away from the highly anticipated event, two pillars of the heavyweight kickboxing division, \u201cThe Judge\u201d Levi Rigters and \u201cThe Giant\u201d Jamal Ben Saddik, will meet face-to-face for the first time ahead of the final showdown for the \u201cLast Man Standing\u201d title at GLORY 103, scheduled for August 23 at Rotterdam Ahoy Arena. 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