Fares Ziam vs Matt Frevola — Fight recap

Fares Ziam defeated Matt Frevola by TKO in the third round at 2:59, establishing dominant control throughout their September 28, 2024 matchup. Ziam's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 58 of 94 significant strikes (61%) while Frevola managed only 16 of 59 (27%), with Ziam's head strikes particularly effective at 44 of 77.

The Algerian fighter showcased superior grappling, converting all four takedown attempts while accumulating 4:43 of control time compared to Frevola's 2:47, and secured a knockdown in the final round that precipitated the finish. Frevola's defensive struggles mounted as the fight progressed, unable to generate offense from his lone successful takedown or stem the volume of strikes coming his way.

Ziam's well-rounded performance—combining wrestling dominance with crisp, accurate striking—positions him as a rising contender in the lightweight division.