Lightweight#15 RankedACTIVE

Fares Ziam

17-4

6 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

156 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

13:21

Gym

Ghost Arena

UFC Record

8-2(10 bouts)

Wins By

2 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R2 1R3 7

Last 5

WWLWW

Finish Rate

59%

Bonuses

Style

Kickboxer

Location

Venissieux, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Last Fight2025-12-06

W - Nazim Sadykhov

KO/TKOR3 2:59

Knee to Head In Clinch

Opponent Last Bout

L - Fares ZiamSubmissionR2 1:07· Rear Naked Choke

Fight History

WIN

vs Matt Frevola

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R3 2:59

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 2:59

WIN

vs Claudio Puelles

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Terrance McKinney

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 2:11

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:11

WIN

vs Jamie Mullarkey

UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mike Davis

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jai Herbert

UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Michal Figlak

UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Luigi Vendramini

UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Don Madge

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Nazim Sadykhov

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 4:59

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:59

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.9/min

Grappling

1.62 TD

Defense

65%

⚖️Fares adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 41% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

25 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+75% vs div avg

76%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Elbows

68%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

64%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

52%

⭐Other

Counters

36%

Mount

32%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (144%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 296% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Knee to Head In Clinch

50% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

50% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Head In Clinch (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strike Acc% (52%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (64% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

52%

Average

Division Rank#13 of 57

0%100%

Striking Defense

65%

Elite

Division Rank#1 of 57

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

48% acc69%

Clinch

71% acc12%

Ground

62% acc18%

Striking Differential+1.23/min

2.85 landed/min1.62 absorbed/min

2.85

Landed/Min

1.62

Absorbed/Min

0.12

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed342

Sig. Strikes Attempted661

Key Insights

Fares is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.8:1).

Strong defense at 65%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 62% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

41%

Below Avg

Division Rank#17 of 57

0%100%

TD Defense

70%

Elite

Division Rank#31 of 57

0%100%

TD Success Rate

41%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

1.62

TD / 15min

0.25

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

41%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

4 total attempts

Opportunistic

25%

50%

25%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.62/15min.

Solid TD defense at 70%.

4 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

684

1.97

Ratio

Absorbed

348

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

2/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.0

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.7

Standing %

75%

R3 vs R1 Output

64%

Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.97x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (33.0) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 64% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

1:14

R2 Control

1:18

R3 Control

1:17

R1 to Final

-25%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+15.3pp).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+6.3pp

Body

-2.8pp

Leg

-3.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+15.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#53

of 57

📉 Below Average

Absorption

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

#13

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Str Defense

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

#46

of 57

📉 Below Average

Takedowns

#24

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

#28

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2755

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights