Fares Ziam "Smile Killer"
Fares Ziam, known as "Smile Killer", is a mixed martial artist from France competing in the UFC Lightweight division. Fares Ziam holds a professional record of 18-6-0, including 8-4-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 2 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 6 by decision. Fares Ziam stands 6'1", has a 75-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 29 years old. Fares Ziam is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Fares Ziam profile
| Division | Lightweight |
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| Professional record | 18-6-0 |
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| UFC record | 8-4-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | France |
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| Age | 29 |
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| Date of birth | 1997-03-21 |
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| Height | 6'1" |
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| Reach | 75" |
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| Leg reach | 42" |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Last weigh-in | 155 lbs |
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| Current streak | L2 |
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| Total octagon time | 2h 27m |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.7 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.63 |
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| Striking accuracy | 52% |
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| Striking defense | 63% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.2 |
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| Strikes to the head | 64% |
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| Strikes to the body | 19% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 17% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.84 |
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| Takedown defense | 71% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.51 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 0 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 2 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 6 |
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Fares Ziam UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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