Fares Ziam is a French professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer who made his MMA debut in 2014 and competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Fares Ziam Biography
| Full Name | Fares Ziam |
| Nickname | Fares Ziam |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 21 March 1997 |
| Age | 28 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Venissieux, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | French |
| Religion | Practicing Muslim |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Local high school |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
Fares Ziam Age
Fares Ziam was born on 21 March 1997 in Venissieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. He is 28 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not publicly known |
| Spouse/Wife | Update soon |
| Children | Son – one born in 2024. |
Fares Ziam Family
| Father’s Name | Taieb Ziam (former boxer) |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | In 2014 – present |
| Division | Lightweight (2016-present) Welterweight (2014-2016) |
| Fighting out of | Lyn, France |
| Team | Team Ezbiri (2014-2021) Sanford MMA (2021-present) |
| MMA record (2025) | Total match – 22 Wins – 18 (by knockout-7, by submission-4, by decision-7) Losses – 3 (by submission-3, by decision-1) |
Fares Ziam Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 155 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Fares Ziam Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $100,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not fixed |
| Income Source | Prize money, sponsorship, contract, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Fares Ziam
- Fares Ziam was born and raised in a Franco-Algerian family in Venissieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Growing up, he was a fan of mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- His stepfather did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while his two brothers did Muay Thai.
- He began practising combat sports with full contact at age 12.
- He defeated Tom Pedereno by technical knockout at Sanda Pro Fight Tour #1, on 13 June 2015.
- At age 13, Ziam began doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and starting 14, he did Judo, BJJ, and Kickboxing for three years.
- Fares Ziam made his professional UFC debut against Madge on 7 September 2019, at UFC 242.
- In April 2018, he faced Igor Kozak at Fight Night ONE and won the fight by second-round doctor stoppage.
- Fares Ziam is married and has a son with his wife, who was born in 2024.
- He faced Mike Davis at UFC Fight Night 250 on 1 February 2025, and won the fight by unanimous decision.
- At UFC 323, Fares Ziam faced Nazim Sadykhov on 6 December 2025.
FAQ:
How old is Fares Ziam?
Fares Ziam is 28 years old, as of 2025.
Who is Fares Ziam’s wife?
Fares Ziam is married and has a son with her.
What is Fares Ziam’s net worth?
As of 2025, Fares Ziam’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
What is Fares Ziam’s UFC recoerd?
As of December 2025, Fares Ziam’s UFC record is 18 wins and 4 losses.