Fares Ziam
Fares Ziam, nicknamed "Smile Killer", is a French fighter competing in the UFC lightweight division, where he holds a record of 18 wins and 6 losses. He was knocked out in the first round by Axel Sola at UFC Paris, suffering a second consecutive defeat that leaves his sporting situation in uncertainty. His case illustrates the unpredictability of high-level combat, and those around him as well as observers express the hope of seeing him bounce back.
About this profile: UFC.com profile (record, division), checked on September 25, 2026 ; shows of Jab Life where this person is mentioned.
- UFC record : 18-6-0, Poids légers, nicknamed "Smile Killer" (source : UFC.com, September 25, 2026).
- Fares Ziam is mentioned in 14 shows of Jab Life, from July 6, 2026 to September 16, 2026.
- Weight class : Lightweight.
What the newsroom says
'Fighting is like a Rubik's Cube': Axel Sola opens up after UFC Paris
Opponent defeated by KO in the first round at UFC Paris
Relive Fiorot-Grasso and Noche UFC with LIVE COMMENTARY!
Knocked out by Axel Sola at UFC Paris, mentioned as an example of the unpredictability of fighting
UFC Paris: The Parnasse and Sola madness, live reaction with coach Cassata
Knocked out by Axel Sola, thoughts expressed for his health and recovery
UFC Paris: Arnaud Templier, Boris Jonstomp and Majdi Shammas IN THE STUDIO at the fighters' hotel
Logé hors hôtel des combattants, pesée réussie, très serein en fight week
UFC Paris: Hooker, Ziam and Sola IN THE STUDIO at the fighters' hotel
Combat Axel Sola en co-main event, s'entraîne chez Trevor Whitman à Denver
« J'ai besoin d'apprendre des meilleurs pour devenir le meilleur. Et en France, on a beaucoup de bons combattants, mais moi j'ai besoin de m'entraîner avec des bons combattants, des bons entraîneurs. »
Farès Ziam · 24:26
« Je vais imposer mon game plan à moi et je sais que ça va marcher, mais ça sera pas une surprise s'il vient me lutter. »
Farès Ziam · 30:02
'Dan knows Salahdine is very dangerous': Kevin Jousset breaks down the clash against his training partner Hooker
Co-main event contre Sola, sort d'une défaite contre Nolan, nouveau coach Trevor Whitman
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Combat annoncé contre Axel Sola à l'UFC Paris, hors top 15, placé en main event de la carte d'Herbinet contre Chandler
UFC Paris reveals its fights, what do we think? + UFC OKC Preview
Annoncé comme probable à l'UFC Paris, a exprimé sa volonté d'y être
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Annonce travailler désormais avec Trevor Wittman, vise Paris