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Abderrahman Errachidy VS Oussama El Idrissi

Mohammed V Sports Complex, Casablanca, Morocco

Tale of the Tape

6-2-0 Record 3-1-0
25 Age 29
178 cm Height 183 cm
178 cm Reach —
unknown Stance unknown
83% Finish rate 67%
83% KO rate 33%
0% Sub rate 33%

Result Summary

Abderrahman Errachidy def. Oussama El Idrissi Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

In an all-Moroccan lightweight war, knockout artist Abderrahman "Mugiwara" Errachidy proved he could go the distance against the previously undefeated grappling tactician Oussama El Idrissi. El Idrissi looked to drag the explosive striker into deep waters and hunt for submissions, but Errachidy showcased vastly improved takedown defense and defensive grappling. Errachidy successfully kept the fight standing long enough to land heavy, punishing strikes, wearing El Idrissi down over three rounds. Having successfully navigated El Idrissi's tactical ground attacks, Errachidy earned his very first career decision victory, sweeping the judges' scorecards for a unanimous decision win.

Fight Overview

Morocco's Abderrahman Errachidy returns to the cage in a lightweight non-tournament bout against compatriot Oussama El Idrissi on home soil in Casablanca, a fight with an added emotional edge — Errachidy was submitted in round two by Hussain Al Kurdi during the Nigeria qualifying event, making this a chance to reset his momentum on the biggest stage PFL Africa has used in North Africa.

Keys to Victory

Abderrahman Errachidy

  1. Prioritize takedown defense as the first tactical imperative — his Nigeria submission loss showed the ground game is a vulnerability to close.
  2. Use the home crowd energy to fight with urgency and take the fight to El Idrissi rather than waiting to counter.
  3. Establish the striking range that keeps the fight upright, where his most comfortable tools are in play.

Oussama El Idrissi

  1. Exploit any lingering hesitation from Errachidy's recent submission loss by attacking early and confidently.
  2. Mix takedown threats with striking combinations to keep Errachidy guessing about which dimension the fight lives in.
  3. Control the narrative by winning the first round decisively and building a lead that makes Errachidy take desperate risks.

Last 5 fights

Abderrahman Errachidy

  1. L Hussain Al Kurdi Submission · R2 1:23 · 13 JUN 2026
  2. W Elbert Lukas Steyn KO · R2 0:14 · 9 AUG 2025
  3. W Mourad Chably KO · R1 3:12 · 18 OCT 2024
  4. W Ahmed Shishani KO · R1 4:03 · 21 JAN 2024
  5. W Hassan Subhi KO · R1 4:50 · 1 DEC 2023

Oussama El Idrissi

  1. W Pelejah Osoba Submission · R2 4:59 · 30 DEC 2025
  2. W Hamza Alqady Decision · R3 5:00 · 31 MAY 2024
  3. W Amar Nasser Hafzy TKO · R1 4:55 · 2 JUN 2023

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