Combat Press ranked him as a top ten heavyweight between September 2015 and July 2021, peaking at No. 3.[7][8]
In Glory, Ben Saddik was involved in doping controversies and was removed from the official rankings by the promotion in 2023. In 2015 and 2022 he emerged victorious in the bouts against Anderson Silva and Benjamin Adegbuyi, but were both cut short by Ben Saddik testing positive for banned substances and receiving suspensions, with the fights reversed to a 'no contest'. In 2024 Glory suspended Ben Saddik for doping for a third time.
Ben Saddik was born and raised in Antwerp. His parents emigrated to Belgium from the village of Bni Hadifa in northern Morocco. He was taken to a kickboxing gym at the age of 9 by his father, who feared life in the streets would have a negative impact on his son. As a teen, Jamal was shot and grazed with a bullet after a street fight. He was a student of Cor Hemmers until 2021.[9]
He TKO'd Vitaly Oparin in round one at United Glory 15 on March 23, 2012,[10] and followed this up with a fourth-round KO of Nikolaj Falin on June 2, 2012.[10]
But, despite this setback, he was invited to compete at Glory 4: Tokyo - 2012 Heavyweight Grand Slam, the biggest heavyweight tournament in kickboxing history, on December 31, 2012. He upset world #4 Errol Zimmerman at the opening stage, taking a decision. In the quarter-finals, he beat Remy Bonjasky on points, but lost via a quick body kick from Daniel Ghiță in the semis.[12] Despite coming back from the tournament empty-handed, Ben Saddik's stock rose greatly by beating two much higher-rated fighters.[10]
He was expected to fight Benjamin Adegbuyi at Glory 14: Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia on March 8, 2014. However he broke his hand while training so he was replaced with Dmytro Bezus.[10][23]
He lost via disqualification when he attacked a downed Hesdy Gerges just seconds into their bout at Qabala Fight Series #1 in Qabala, Azerbaijan on June 29, 2014.[26][27] Following this incident, Glory suspended him for six months. Ben Saddik issued a public apology to both Gerges and fans of the sport.[28]
First suspension and return
Ben Saddik rebounded from his DQ loss to Gerges with a first-round knockout win over Mamoudou Keta, during Glory 22.[29] Ben Saddik won his next outing with Glory as well, defeating Anderson Silva by a third-round TKO.[30] On August 7, 2015, it was announced that Ben Saddik failed a drug test prior to Glory 23: Las Vegas. He was suspended and fined $6,650 by Nevada State Athletic Commission until 8 August 2016. Ben Saddik must also submit clean drugs tests for steroids and diuretics at 30, 10 and 3 days before next fight in Nevada. As a result, his TKO win against Anderson Silva was changed to a no contest.[31]
His next two fights were outside of Glory in the regional circuits. He was first scheduled to fight Brian Douwes during A1 WCC 20.[32] Douwes won the fight by decision. His next fight was against Andre Schmeling during A1 WCC 21.[33]
He also had one with ACB Kickboxing, against Gordon Haupt. Ben Saddik won by a first-round KO.[34]
He was given a chance to fight Rico Verhoeven for the Glory Heavyweight title.[36] Jamal lost to Rico Verhoeven by TKO for the Glory World Championship 49 after his won fight in 2011. He was seen spitting in the face of Rico Verhoeven in a prefight press conference for which he was fined after the incident.[37]
On December 8, 2018, he won the Glory 62 Heavyweight Contender tournament[38] by knocking out Benjamin Adegbuyi in the first round of the final, after winning his fights against Junior Tafa and Guto Inocente in the quarter and semi-final respectively.[39]
He signed a new, long term, contract with Glory in January 2020.[40]
In October 2020, Glory announced Ben Saddik would fight a rubber match with Rico Verhoeven for the Glory Heavyweight title, although they didn't announce a date for the fight.[41][42] The fight was later scheduled for Glory 77.[43] He withdrew from the bout, 11 days before the event, due to a back injury.[44]
Ben Saddik was scheduled to face Benjamin Adegbuyi at Glory: Collision 3 on October 23, 2021. The two of the previously fought at Glory 62: Rotterdam, in the finals of the 2018 Glory Heavyweight Contender tournament, with Ben Saddik winning by a first-round knockout.[45] Ben Saddik was later rescheduled to face Rico Verhoeven at the same event, as a late replacement for Alistair Overeem, who was forced to withdraw due to an injury.[46] Ben Saddik lost by fourth-round TKO.[47]
Ben Saddik faced Benjamin Adegbuyi, in an eliminator for the interim Glory heavyweight championship, at Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs. Adegbuyi 2 on August 20, 2022.[50] He made quick work of his opponent, as he won the fight by a first-round knockout. Ben Saddik knocked Adegubuyi down once prior to the stoppage.[51]
In January 2023, Glory announced Ben Saddik is suspended since his fight with Benjamin Adegbuyi at Glory 81 on 20 August 2022, due to an investigation into a rule violation.[52] It was revealed on February 8, 2023, that he had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. As a result, his victory over Adegbuyi at Glory 81 was overturned to a no contest.[53] He was also suspended for 15 months, beginning with August 20.[54]
Third suspension
Glory imposed a 6-month suspension on Jamal Ben Saddik for his actions at the semi-final match between Rico Verhoeven and Nabil Khachab during the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on 9 March 2024, which ran the risk of inciting violence and could have caused harm to participants, fans and officials.[55]
Fourth suspension
Ben Saddik was suspended for 10-months for his violations of the anti-doping rules as a result of his positive sample collected out-of-competition on 19 February 2024. Ben Saddik tested positive for clomifene and its metabolite. The sample was analyzed at a WADA accredited laboratory.[56]
The Anti-Doping Committee determined that a reduction from the default 12-month sanction was appropriate because Ben Saddik provided sufficient evidence that his use of clomifene was pursuant to a valid prescription from a physician to treat symptoms and his use occurred prior to the new ruleset going into effect. Ben Saddik’s period of ineligibility began on 6 March 2024 and he will be eligible on 6 January 2025.[57]
Return
After two and a half years of absence, on February 22, 2025, Ben Saddik is scheduled to face Uku Jürjendal at Glory 98 at RTM Stage in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[58]
Personal life
In 2012, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which would emerge again around a year later.[59] Then, Ben Saddik was cancer-free for a good decade, until in 2024 he was diagnosed with cancer again and underwent a surgery.[60][61]
Legal troubles
On March 10, 2021, he was arrested in Antwerp, Belgium in a major operation targeting organised crime in Belgium and the Netherlands. Ben S. was referred to as the seller ('reseller') of the secured crypto devices. His lawyer emphasized though that the arrest of Jamal Ben Saddik has nothing to do with the trade in or possession of prohibited substances such as cocaine[62] (Operation Sky).[63][64][65] On March 12, 2021, the Mechelen Council Chamber ordered Ben Saddik to be jailed for 30 days. His attorney immediately filed an appeal. The appeal will be decided in 14 days by the Antwerp Court of Appeal.[66][67]
On June 28, 2024, the Antwerp Criminal Court sentenced Ben Saddik to 40 months in prison and a fine of 40,000 euros for money laundering and fraud.[68] And on 6 July 2024, he was arrested for ordering the kidnapping and assault of a dockworker from Antwerp in the drug world.[69]
Championships and accomplishments
Glory
2018 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix (+95 kg/209.4 lb) Winner
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