FARÈS ZIAM

The French lightweight Farès Ziam arrived in the premier global promotion back in 2019. His early professional journey included capturing lightweight championships in regional organizations like LFC and HIT. Currently representing the Sanford MMA training camp, he balances a multifaceted skill set that integrates kickboxing, judo, and ground fighting techniques. Throughout his tenure in the division, he has notched significant victories against reputable competitors such as Mike Davis and Matt Frevola, the latter of which featured a highlight-reel knockout via knee strike.

Entering the card with an overall professional ledger of 18-5-0, the Frenchman occupies a mixed position following his five most recent outings. He seeks to rebound after suffering a unanimous decision setback against Tom Nolan in June 2026. Prior to that loss, he enjoyed a four-fight winning streak, which included a technical knockout finish of Nazim Sadykhov, a decision victory over Mike Davis, his knockout of Matt Frevola, and a narrow split-decision result against Claudio Puelles.