Fares Ziam vs. Matt Frevola – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. In this matchup on the fight card, Fares “Smile Killer” Ziam will take on Matt “The SteamRolla” Frevola in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Ziam brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Frevola, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Ziam has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.7 per minute. On the other hand, Frevola boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.71 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Fares Ziam vs. Matt Frevola matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Fares Ziam is coming in with a 15-4-0 record. Ziam will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 in February.

Frevola, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Fares Ziam on February 24, 2024, at UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira and holds a 11-4-1 record.

Fares Ziam has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 34-year-old Matt Frevola is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Fares Ziam stats

→ Ziam’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Ziam lands 2.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ziam’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Ziam’s takedown average is 0.81 per 15 minutes.
→ Ziam’s takedown defense is 67%.

Ziam comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.7 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Frevola fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 3.71 significant strikes per minute. Fares Ziam also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.81 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Frevola’s 2.59 takedowns and 42% takedown accuracy.

Matt Frevola stats

→ Frevola’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Frevola lands 3.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Frevola’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Frevola’s takedown average is 2.59 per 15 minutes.
→ Frevola’s takedown defense is 42%.

Matt spent, on average, 7:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Fares has an average fight time of 13:10 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Fares or Matt? Sound off in the comments.

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