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SMILE KILLER

Fares Ziam

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France, Venissieux
Kill Cliff FC
Age: 29
18
Wins
6
Losses
0
DRAWS
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No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Fares ZiamFares Ziam
vs
Axel SolaAxel Sola

KO/TKO (R1 · 1:40)UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse

  • Pro record 18-6-0
  • UFC record 8-4-0
  • Outside the UFC 10-2-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
75" (191 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
21st Mar. 1997
Age:
29
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 12 bouts · through 2026-09-05

2.70
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
52%
Significant Striking Accuracy
1.63
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
1.8
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
43%
Takedown Accuracy
0.5
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-4UFC Record
KO/TKO (17%)
Decision (50%)
Losses (33%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy52%
Takedown Accuracy43%
Takedown Defense71%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ80/100

12 UFC bouts · 97 division peers

Data through 2026-09-05

Cardio59/100

9 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-06-06

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fares Ziam's professional MMA record?

Fares Ziam has a professional MMA record of 18-6-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Fares Ziam's UFC record?

Fares Ziam's UFC record is 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 10-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Fares Ziam fight next?

Fares Ziam does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Fares Ziam?

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

How tall is Fares Ziam?

Fares Ziam stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.

Where is Fares Ziam from?

Fares Ziam is from France.

What is Fares Ziam's nickname?

Fares Ziam is known as "Smile Killer".

When was Fares Ziam's last fight?

Fares Ziam last fought on September 5, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse, losing to Axel Sola by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Fares Ziam vs Tom Nolan?

Fares Ziam lost to Tom Nolan by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim on June 6, 2026. All three judges (Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 29-28 in Tom Nolan's favor.

What were the scorecards for Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis?

Fares Ziam defeated Mike Davis by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov on February 1, 2025. All three judges (Sal D'amato, David Lethaby, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 30-27 in Fares Ziam's favor.

Fares Ziam scouting report

Fares Ziam (France) is a 29-year-old lightweight who is 18-6 as a pro and 8-4 in the UFC (10-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier on September 7, 2019; two of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO and six by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He absorbs 1.6 significant strikes per minute (lightweight average: 4.3; 2nd percentile of 97 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and avoids 63.1% of opponents' significant strikes (average: 52.7%; 97th percentile). His reach of 75 inches is 3.4 inches longer than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Axel Sola, then 2-1 in the UFC, on September 5, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.

Fares Ziam vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 12 UFC bouts (2:26:49 of fight time).

StatZiamDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.7396 in 2:26:494.47
Significant strike accuracy52.5%396 of 755 landed47.5%79
Significant strikes absorbed per minute1.6239 in 2:26:494.32
Significant strike defense63.1%409 of 648 avoided52.7%97
Takedowns per 15 minutes1.818 in 2:26:491.665
Takedown accuracy42.9%18 of 42 landed36.1%69
Takedown defense70.8%51 of 72 stopped63.9%65
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.55 in 2:26:490.562
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.22 in 2:26:490.436
Control time26.9%39:29 of 2:26:4919.4%79
Average fight time12:1412 bouts10:2082
Height185 cm73″178 cm70″
Reach191 cm75″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-4

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Axel Sola
    Axel Sola
    Pro record now: 13-1-1UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:40UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. ParnasseSep 5, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan#13
    Pro record now: 12-1-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. BonfimJun 6, 2026Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Nazim Sadykhov
    Nazim Sadykhov
    Pro record now: 11-3-1UFC record entering: 4-0-1
    KO/TKOR2 4:59UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2Dec 6, 2025Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Mike Davis
    Mike Davis
    Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. ImavovFeb 1, 2025Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Matt Frevola
    Matt Frevola
    Pro record now: 11-6-1UFC record entering: 5-4-1
    KO/TKOR3 2:59UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint DenisSep 28, 2024Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Claudio Puelles
    Claudio Puelles
    Pro record now: 13-5-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2Feb 24, 2024Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Jai Herbert
    Jai Herbert
    Pro record now: 15-6-1UFC record entering: 2-3-1
    DECUFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. TyburaJul 22, 2023Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Michal Figlak
    Michal Figlak
    Pro record now: 8-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 3, 2022Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Terrance McKinney
    Terrance McKinney
    Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    SUBR1 2:11UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. GreenFeb 26, 2022Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Luigi Vendramini
    Luigi Vendramini
    Pro record now: 9-3-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2Jun 12, 2021Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Jamie Mullarkey
    Jamie Mullarkey
    Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean ZombieOct 17, 2020Result & stats
  12. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Fares Ziam
    Fares Ziam
    vs
    Don Madge
    Don Madge
    Pro record now: 9-3-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DECUFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierSep 7, 2019Result & stats

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