The Octagon was covered in blood after two rising lightweights went to war in Saudi Arabia. The main card for UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia opened with a high-stakes battle between Fares Ziam and Mike Davis, both looking to extend their impressive win streaks in the ultra-competitive lightweight division.
Ziam entered the fight on the best run of his UFC career, riding a four-fight win streak that included a brutal knockout of Matt Frevola in September. Davis, also on a four-fight win streak, had battled injuries since 2020 and was aiming to secure two victories in a year for the first time since 2019.
Blood-Soaked Battle Ends in Dominant Decision Win
The fight started with Ziam asserting control early, securing top position multiple times and landing significant strikes on a surprisingly passive Davis. However, in the final minute of the opening round, the American stormed forward with a big flurry and managed to score a takedown, landing ground strikes before the horn.
A grappling-heavy second round saw “Beast Boy” suffer a nasty cut that painted both fighters in blood, while Ziam continued to control the exchanges. The Frenchman wasted no time in the third round, bringing the fight back to the mat and maintaining dominance.
Fares Ziam Eyes Ranked Opponent After Fifth Straight Victory
The high-paced bout lived up to expectations, but when the final horn sounded, it was Ziam who secured his fifth consecutive win. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in his favor, cementing his place as a serious contender in the lightweight division.
Now riding an incredible five-fight win streak after starting his UFC career at 2-2, “Smile Killer” has made a strong case for a ranked opponent in his next outing. With this dominant performance, fans can expect Ziam to face tougher competition when he returns to the Octagon.
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