Learn more about Farès Ziam's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2014
- Five wins by KO, four by submission (Guillotine, RNC, arm triangle, armbar)
- Five first round finishes
- Has won seven of his last eight and two in a row
- Owns 2018 KO win over UFC vet Abner Lloveras
UFC History
UFC 263 (6/12/21) Ziam won a three round majority decision over Luigi Vendramini
UFC Fight Night (10/17/20) Ziam won a three round unanimous decision over Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 242 (9/7/19) Ziam lost a three round unanimous decision to Don Madge
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? At the age of 12 with my brother because we loved it.
What ranks and titles have you held? French kickboxing champion, K-1, Sanda / ISKA K-1 European champion
Do you have any heroes? Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A goal of my life.
What was your job before you started fighting? Student
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle
Favorite Striking technique: Elbows
