Fares Ziam

"The Smile Killer"

MMA Record: 18-4-0
UFC Record: 8-2-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Fares Ziam "The Smile Killer" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Fares Ziam has 8 wins in the UFC. Fares Ziam lands an average of 2.87 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.73 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

10
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Fares Ziam, an active fighter in the 155-pound division with a MMA record of 17-4-0 and UFC record of 7-2-0, is preparing for his upcoming fight against Nazim Sadykhov at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on December 6, 2025. Ziam holds a current ELO rating of 1057, while his opponent, Sadykhov, has an ELO rating of 1081, making Ziam the underdog in this matchup by 24 ELO points.

In terms of stats, both fighters have impressive takedown accuracy rates: Ziam at 40% and Sadykhov at 55%. However, Ziam's strike accuracy is slightly higher at 51%, compared to Sadykhov's 50%. Ziam averages 2.85 strikes per minute.

Given the ELO difference and a comparison of their stats, it appears that Sadykhov may have an advantage in this matchup due to his higher ELO rating and slightly better takedown accuracy. However, Ziam's superior strike accuracy could potentially even out the fight. The betting odds for this matchup are not provided, but based on the ELO difference, it can be predicted that Sadykhov may be favored in the betting market.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1081

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
75'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Mar 21 1997
Age
28
Peak ELO
1079
ELO Rank
244 of 2646
Strength of Schedule
121-46-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1023.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1018.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.87
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
52%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.53
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
65%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.73
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.5
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Fares Ziam Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2025-12-06 UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Nazim Sadykhov KO/TKO Punches 2 4:59 Win -153
2025-02-01 UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Mike Davis U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2024-09-28 UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis Matt Frevola KO/TKO Knee 3 2:59 Win -
2024-02-24 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 Claudio Puelles S-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2023-07-22 UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura Jai Herbert U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2022-09-03 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa Michal Figlak U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2022-02-26 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green Terrance McKinney SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:11 Loss -
2021-06-12 UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Luigi Vendramini M-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2020-10-17 UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Jamie Mullarkey U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2019-09-07 UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier Don Madge U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -

ELO Progression Over Time

Fares Ziam ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
10 2025-12-06 Nazim Sadykhov 1081 Win +22 1079
9 2025-02-01 Mike Davis 1059 Win +17 1057
8 2024-09-28 Matt Frevola 1028 Win +21 1040
7 2024-02-24 Claudio Puelles 1063 Win 0 1019
6 2023-07-22 Jai Herbert 1002 Win +16 1019
5 2022-09-03 Michal Figlak 1000 Win +17 1003
4 2022-02-26 Terrance McKinney 1020 Loss -15 986
3 2021-06-12 Luigi Vendramini 1007 Win 0 1001
2 2020-10-17 Jamie Mullarkey 984 Win +16 1001
1 2019-09-07 Don Madge 1021 Loss -15 985

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