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Fares Ziam

"The Smile Killer"

Lightweight 8-4 Active
Age
29
Height
6' 1"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Last 5 W W W L L
Last L vs Axel Sola Sep 5, 2026
2L Streak
2 KOs
6.9 Rating
219 Days/Fight
2.70 Sig Str/Min
0.12 TD/Min
31 Rounds
6.9
GOOD
Striking
7.3
Grappling
6.4
Wrestling
6.4
Cardio
6.9
Chin
6.9
Power
6.9
Exciting
7.0

Statistics

8Wins
4Losses
0Draws
How the wins came
2 KO/TKO 0 Submission 6 Decision
  • Win rate66.7%8/12
  • Finish rate25%2/8
  • KO rate25%2/8
  • Sub rate0%0/8

Advanced Stats

52.5% Sig. Strike Acc.
42.9% Takedown Acc.
33 Sig. Strikes/Fight
1.5 Takedowns/Fight
0.17 Knockdowns/Fight
3:18 Avg. Control Time

Strike Distribution

Head
64%
Body
19%
Leg
17%
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Career Timeline 12 fights

1,006 Current ELO
1,118 Prime ELO (Dec 2025)
+6 Career Change

Career Statistics 12 of 12 bouts with official stats

Career Rankings where Fares Ziam sits

74th of 1,825 Significant strikes absorbed per minute 1.63 UFC-wide Top 5%
85th of 2,786 Longest UFC win streak 6 UFC-wide Tied Top 4%
189th of 1,812 Significant strike defence 63.1% UFC-wide Top 11%
317th of 2,779 UFC wins 8 UFC-wide Tied Top 12%
293rd of 1,825 Strike differential per minute +1.07 UFC-wide Top 17%
275th of 2,758 Career takedowns landed 18 UFC-wide Tied Top 10%
309th of 1,780 Significant strike accuracy 52.5% UFC-wide Top 18%
259th of 2,758 Career control time 39m 30s UFC-wide Top 10%
538th of 2,758 Career significant strikes landed 396 UFC-wide Tied Top 20%
16th of 302 Significant strikes absorbed per minute 1.63 Lightweight Top 6%
376th of 2,639 Total octagon time 2h 26m UFC-wide Top 15%
47th of 588 UFC wins 8 Lightweight Tied Top 8%

Ranked against every fighter on MMA.SOCIAL who qualifies for that board — UFC appearances only, not full professional careers.

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Fares Ziam is a Lightweight fighter tracked on MMA.SOCIAL with a UFC record of 8-4. Of 8 career wins, 2 have come by finish (2 by knockout). The current performance-based ELO rating is 1,006, with a career peak of 1,118. Fans rate Fares Ziam 6.9/10.

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What is Fares Ziam's UFC record?

Fares Ziam is 8-4 as a Lightweight fighter — 2 by knockout, 6 by decision or other.

Last fight: Lost to Axel Sola by KO/TKO (punch), Sep 2026. 16th of 302 at Lightweight for significant strikes absorbed per minute (1.63).

UFC record
8-4
KO/TKO wins
2
Losing streak
2

Record and totals are from bouts recorded on MMA.SOCIAL, which covers UFC appearances only — not a fighter's full professional career. Any ranking named above states the board it is taken from and how many fighters qualified for it.

Who has Fares Ziam lost to in the UFC?

Fares Ziam has 4 UFC losses: Don Madge (2019), Terrance McKinney (2022), Tom Nolan (2026), Axel Sola (2026).

Who did Fares Ziam fight last?

Fares Ziam lost to Axel Sola by KO/TKO (punch) in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse on September 5, 2026.

How tall is Fares Ziam and what is the reach?

Fares Ziam is 6' 1" tall with a 75" reach and weighs 155 lbs.

How many UFC fights has Fares Ziam had?

Fares Ziam has had 12 UFC fights: 8 wins, 4 losses.

What is Fares Ziam's win rate and finish rate?

Fares Ziam has won 8 of 12 UFC fights, a 66.7% win rate. 2 of those wins came inside the distance, a 25% finish rate: 2 by knockout (25%) and 0 by submission (0%).

How many takedowns and strikes has Fares Ziam landed in the UFC?

In 12 UFC fights with official stats, Fares Ziam has landed 396 significant strikes (52.5% accuracy), 18 takedowns (42.9% of attempts) and 2 knockdowns.

How old is Fares Ziam?

Fares Ziam is 29 years old (born March 21, 1997).