Farès Ziam
“Smile Killer”
Record 18-5-0FranceSanford MMA
The style
Rangy Tactician
distance control · kicks · striking defense
GrapplingStriking
Ziam is a rangy French lightweight who wins with distance control, kicks and one of the stingiest defensive profiles in the division, absorbing under two significant strikes a minute. His winning streak ended in June 2026 when Tom Nolan outpointed him, snapping the run that included a TKO of Nazim Sadykhov. He has never been knocked out in twenty-three pro fights.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 18-5-0 |
| Age | 29 |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | France |
| Team | Sanford MMA |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 2.68 |
| Striking accuracy | 52% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 1.58 |
| Striking defense | 64% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 1.86 |
| Takedown accuracy | 42% |
| Takedown defense | 71% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.52 |
How they win
7 KO/TKO4 SUB7 DEC
How they lose
0 KO/TKO3 SUB2 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Ziam lands on a covered card.