Rigters’ body‑kick KO and Kwasi’s title defense headline GLORY 103
By World MMA News
GLORY Kickboxing’s “Last Heavyweight Standing” tournament kicked off on 23 Aug 2025 with GLORY 103, a card that blended a world‑title fight with the opening round of an eight‑man heavyweight tournament. Fans at Rotterdam Ahoy were treated to stunning knockouts and dominant decisions throughout the night.
Rigters stops Ben Saddik with a spinning liver kick
The headline bout of the heavyweight tournament saw Dutch contender Levi Rigters face Moroccan powerhouse Jamal Ben Saddik. After trading heavy punches for two rounds, Rigters unleashed a spinning kick to the body early in round 3 that folded Ben Saddik. The knockout at 1:41 sent Rigters into the tournament semifinals and provided an early contender for KO of the year.
Kwasi retains welterweight crown
In the co‑main event, GLORY welterweight champion Chico Kwasi put his belt on the line against France’s Mehdi Ait El Hadj. Kwasi’s pressure and volume proved too much as he earned a unanimous decision with scores of 49‑46, 49‑46 and two 50‑45 cards. The victory marked Kwasi’s second title defense.
Tournament chaos and undercard highlights
Heavyweight prospect Mory Kromah advanced with a TKO win over Cristian Ristea after Ristea’s corner stopped the fight between rounds.
Serbian giant Rade Opačić chopped down Ionuț Iancu with leg kicks, earning a knockout 25 seconds into round 3.
Nabil Khachab dominated Nathan Cook to win a lopsided unanimous decision (30‑25 on all five judges’ cards).
Miloš Cvjetićanin out‑pointed Colin George by unanimous decision.
Don Sno upset former champion Tayfun Özcan via split decision in a closely contested bout.
Sofian Laidouni defeated Cihad Kepenek by unanimous decision.
Asadulla Nasipov swept the scorecards against Yuri Farcaș.
Alin Nechita topped Naim Hebbar on the judges’ cards.
In the final tournament bout, Mike Kena edged Errol Koning by split decision.
What’s next
GLORY 103 delivered a mix of spectacular finishes and technical battles. Rigters’ liver‑kick knockout thrust him into the tournament semifinals, while Kwasi’s dominance at welterweight keeps him at the top of the division. As the heavyweight tournament advances toward the “Last Heavyweight Standing” final, fans can expect more knockouts and upsets from Europe’s premier kickboxing promotion.
