This Saturday, Rotterdam takes center stage as the global hub of kickboxing, hosting the landmark Glory 100 event. One of the night’s most highly anticipated showdowns features Moroccan powerhouse Jamal Ben Saddik going toe-to-toe with French-Algerian rising star Sofian Laidouni in a critical semifinal bout of the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament.
Ben Saddik, a veteran of the sport with an imposing record of 38 wins—29 of them by knockout—and just 9 losses, is eyeing a major comeback. A victory would propel him into the tournament final scheduled for December, setting the stage for a potential title run. But before that, he must overcome Laidouni, a tough and technically gifted fighter whose own record is nothing to scoff at: 38 victories, 4 defeats, 1 draw, and 19 knockouts.
Laidouni isn’t coming just to make up the numbers. Trained under the guidance of UFC icon Ciryl Gane, he’s arriving in Rotterdam with serious intentions. A win over a seasoned name like Ben Saddik would mark a seismic shift in his career and establish him as a genuine contender in the heavyweight scene.
Fans can watch the action live starting at 6 p.m. local time in Morocco via the DAZN streaming platform for subscribers. Preliminary fights will be available for free on Glory’s official YouTube channel beginning at 3 p.m. Other networks, including RMC Sport 4 and ESPN, may also carry portions of the broadcast.
Beyond the Ben Saddik-Laidouni clash, the evening is stacked with elite matchups. The main event features reigning heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven taking on former light heavyweight titleholder Artem Vakhitov in what promises to be a high-stakes battle. In total, more than twenty fights are scheduled, several of which will decide world titles.
Spectators at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam can also expect fireworks in the middleweight division, where Donovan Wisse will face off against Michael Boapeah. Also on the card are Petpanomrung Kiatmuu vs. Miguel Trindade and a high-octane bout between Tarik Khbabez and Sergej Maslobojev.
Glory 100 isn’t just another fight night—it’s a milestone in kickboxing history. With a packed schedule and title implications across multiple divisions, the pressure is on for Ben Saddik to deliver a flawless performance if he hopes to keep his championship dream alive.
