Azize Hlali

Azize Hlali (born December 7, 1989) is a French-Moroccan welterweight Muay Thai fighter. He is a former WPMF European Champion.

Azize Hlali
Born (1989-12-07) December 7, 1989
Paris, France
Other namesThe Magician
Nationality French
Moroccan
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight65.8 kg (145 lb; 10.36 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Light welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofParis, France
TeamVenum Training Camp
Kickboxing record
Total119
Wins99
Losses18
Draws2

Hlali has faced a number of notable Muay Thai fighters such as Saenchai, Buakaw Banchamek, Singdam Kiatmuu9, Yodwicha Banchamek, and Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy.

Biography and career

At the age of 12, Hlali took up practicing Muay Thai.[1]

On April 9, 2011, he defeated Daniel Rivero Garcia via second-round TKO to win the WPMF European 142 lb title.

On April 29, 2017, Azize Hlali faced the legendary Saenchai at Phoenix Fighting Championship in Lebanon, where he lost by unanimous decision.[2]

Azize Hlali fought former two-time K-1 World MAX champion Buakaw Banchamek in the inaugural event of All Star Fight on August 20, 2017, losing to the legend by first-round knockout.[3][4]

On October 28, 2017, Azize Hlali faced Abdellah Ezbiri in the 2017 Glory Featherweight Contender Tournament at Glory 47: Lyon, losing by unanimous decision.[5]

Hlali faced Serhiy Adamchuk at Glory 53: Lille in the 2018 Glory Featherweight Contender Tournament on May 12, 2018, getting eliminated by the Ukrainian via a unanimous decision loss in the Semi-Final.[6]

Azize Hlali was initially scheduled to make his ONE Championship debut at ONE Championship: Immortal Triumph on September 6, 2019 against Saemapetch Fairtex, filling in for an injured Rafi Bohic.[7] However, the fight was pulled from the event. Hlali finally made his ONE debut at ONE Championship: Masters Of Fate on November 8, 2019. He faced Muay Thai phenom Sangmanee Sor Tienpo.[8][9] Hlali ended up losing the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

  • Fight League
    • 2016 Fight League 147 lbs. Championship
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF)
    • 2011 WPMF European 142 lbs. Championship
  • Fédération Française de Sports de Contacts et Disciplines Associées (FFSCDA)
    • 2010 FFSCDA National 140 lbs. Championship

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. "Azize Hlali "The Magician"". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  2. "Saenchai (THA) vs Azize Hlali (FRA)". Phoenix Championship. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. "Buakaw delivers a knockout debut for new fight promotion". Bangkok Post. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  4. "All Star Fight Results: Buakaw Stops Hlali". Combat Press. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  5. "GLORY 47 Results: Vakhitov Cruises Past Machado, Ezbiri Captures Tournament, Doumbé Rebounds". Combat Press. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  6. "GLORY 53 Results: Sitthichai and Meksen Retain, Adamchuk Wins Tournament". 12 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. "Rafi Bohic injured, Azize Hlali steps in at ONE: 'Immortal Triumph'". Asian MMA. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  8. "Thailand vs France: Sangmanee Sathian MuayThai, Azize Hlali fight at 'ONE: Masters of Fate' in the Philippines". Top Sports Asia. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  9. "ONE Championship: Masters of Fate Preview and Predictions". Combat Press. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  10. "ONE Championship 'Masters of Fate' Results: Pacio Submits Catalan, Retains Strawweight Belt". Combat Press. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
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