Adil Benjilany

Adil Benjilany, born in Morocco on January 1, 1991, began his martial arts training at the age of 10, focusing on kickboxing and Muay Thai. Over the years, Benjilany gained a deep understanding of technical striking by training at top-level gyms globally. His competitive career spans over 15 years, encompassing more than 50 amateur and professional fights. He has earned several significant titles, including a two-time Morocco National Muay Thai Champion, TBA-SA North America Muay Thai Champion, Morocco National Full-Contact Champion, and winner of the La Nuit des Champions Muay Thai Tournament, alongside a silver medal at the Morocco National Light Contact Championship.

Benjilany has also established a reputation as a prominent coach in the Chicagoland area, with over a decade of experience training individuals from beginners to professional fighters. He is the owner and head coach of Benjilany Striking, offering classes in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA. As an active professional MMA fighter, Benjilany has competed five times under the Bellator banner. His professional record includes notable victories, such as a unanimous decision win against Johnny Soto at Bellator 262 in July 2021, and TKO victories over Daniel Carey at Bellator 210 in November 2018 and Trenton Wilkins at Pinnacle Combat 26 in October 2017. He also secured a KO win against Tyeray Knuckles at XFO 58 in May 2016. Benjilany was part of the coaching team for Belal Muhammad’s UFC championship win at UFC 304 and worked as a striking coach for WSOF MMA world champion Steve Carl.