Axel Sola vs Fares Ziam
Age
28|29
Height
6'0"|6'1"
Reach
74"|75"
Stance
Southpaw|Orthodox
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Axel Sola | Fares Ziam | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51.2% | 52.5% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 4.5 | 2.7 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.5 | 1.6 | ► |
| Strike Differential | 0.0/min | 1.1/min | ► |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 36.4% | 42.9% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 66.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.4 | 0.5 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 3:21 | 4:02 | — |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 66.7% | 25.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 33.3% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 0.0% | 75.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 8:21 | 12:14 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 1.3 | 0.2 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.9 | — |
| Edges | 1 | 2 | 6 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Axel Sola
Fares Ziam
League median
| Statistic | Axel Sola | Fares Ziam | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 55.7% | 81.6% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 8:21 | 12:14 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 75.0% | 33.3% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 53.8% | 67.4% | ▶ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 14-12 (53.8%) | 29-14 (67.4%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 11-10 (52.4%) | 21-12 (63.6%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 71.2% | 39.7% | — |
| % Time in Control | 22.4% | 26.9% | — |
| % Time Controlled | 6.4% | 33.4% | ◀ |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 77.8% | 44.6% | ◀ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 4.41 | 4.76 | — |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 4.79 | 2.79 | ▶ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -0.38 | +1.97 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 45.1% | 47.9% | — |
| Distance Strike Defense | 64.9% | 68.8% | — |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 2.16 | 0.77 | ◀ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.00 | 0.71 | ◀ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 2.31 | 3.60 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 0.63 | 6.17 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | 0.72 | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Axel Sola | Fares Ziam | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51.2% | 60.2% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 4.5 | 2.7 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.5 | 1.5 | ► |
| Takedown Accuracy | 36.4% | 61.9% | ► |
| Takedown Defense | 66.7% | 78.9% | ► |
| Control Time/Fight | 1:52 | 4:35 | ► |
| Edges | 1 | 5 | 0 even |
Last 3 Fights
Axel Sola
WIN
vs. Fares Ziam
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse • Sep 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola9/1369%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
Fares Ziam7/1354%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov • Jul 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola33/4475%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:03KD 1
Ismael Bonfim1/333%TD 1/3Ctrl 2:03
LOSS
vs. Mason Jones
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy • Mar 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola65/13548%TD 3/7Ctrl 2:19
Mason Jones110/23647%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05
Fares Ziam
LOSS
vs. Axel Sola
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse • Sep 2026Lightweight
Fares Ziam7/1354%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Axel Sola9/1369%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
LOSS
vs. Tom Nolan
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim • Jun 2026Lightweight
Fares Ziam16/3250%TD 3/5Ctrl 5:07
Tom Nolan31/6647%TD 2/6Ctrl 6:47
WIN
vs. Nazim Sadykhov
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 • Dec 2025Lightweight
Fares Ziam31/4963%TD 2/5Ctrl 5:58KD 1
Nazim Sadykhov4/1625%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:39
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Axel Sola is the busier striker, landing 4.5 significant strikes per minute vs 2.7. Their opponent absorbs 1.6 strikes per minute on average — Axel Sola's output should find a target.
Grappling: Axel Sola shoots at 36% accuracy but Fares Ziam stops 71% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Fares Ziam shoots at 43% accuracy against Axel Sola's 67% defense — Axel Sola should keep it standing.
Finish Threat: Axel Sola finishes 100% of wins (67% KO/TKO, 33% sub).
Fight Length: Fares Ziam's fights average 12:14 vs 8:21 for Axel Sola. If this reaches the championship rounds, Fares Ziam's conditioning history becomes a factor.