Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis — Fight recap

Fares Ziam earned a unanimous decision victory over Mike Davis on February 1, 2025, controlling all three rounds to secure the win. Ziam's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 35 of 56 significant strikes at 62 percent accuracy while Davis managed 20 of 35 at 57 percent.

The wrestling disparity heavily favored Ziam, who successfully executed four of seven takedown attempts for 57 percent conversion, compared to Davis's one successful takedown on eight tries. Ziam dominated positional control with 7:11 of mat time against Davis's 3:59, dictating the pace throughout and preventing Davis from establishing any sustained offensive rhythm.

Referee Chris Tognoni oversaw a fight where Ziam's well-rounded approach—combining accurate striking with effective grappling—proved too much for Davis to overcome. The victory positions Ziam as a rising contender in the lightweight division while Davis will likely face a step down in competition.