The GLORY103 match between Mehdi Ait El Hadj and Chico Kwasi was a tactical battle, but lacked the spark that would have kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
The first round began cautiously, with both fighters observing each other and trying to read their opponent without taking too many risks. A few light kicks and punches were exchanged, but the intensity remained low.
In the second round, Mehdi Ait El Hadj became more active and moved around a lot, looking for the perfect moment to attack. Chico Kwasi responded by applying constant pressure and expanding his repertoire of kicks. Nevertheless, both fighters remained cautious and conservative in their approach, resulting in few spectacular moments.
The third round continued the trend of the previous rounds. Both fighters occasionally showed an attack, often consisting of a kick followed by a punch. The action was fragmented and there was no clear dominance on either side. The round buzzed by without any noticeable change in the pattern.
The fourth round brought no notable surprises. Chico Kwasi continued to combine his kicks and punches, but found it difficult to break through Ait El Hadj’s defense and score effectively. Mehdi Ait El Hadj, on the other hand, occasionally showed his more powerful strikes, which made an impact. However, he too was unable to completely dominate the round.
The fifth and final round saw a sudden surge in intensity in the final seconds. Both fighters threw their remaining energy into a last-ditch effort to convince the judges. The pressure was briefly higher than in the previous rounds, but it did not last long enough to change the character of the entire match.
In the end, the judges ruled that Chico Kwasi had won the match. Although the match was characterized by technical kickboxing, it lacked the excitement and spectacular moments that the audience had hoped to see. It was a tactical fight in which caution and waiting prevailed, resulting in a match that will not immediately be counted among the most memorable kickboxing fights.
