Fares "Smile Killer" Ziam and Mike "Beast Boy" Davis are set to face off at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both compete in the lightweight division on the undercard of UFC Fight Night 250, headlined by Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
Ziam turned pro on July 4, 2016. He's coming off a victory with a KO (knee) against Matt Frevola. Over 20 fights, he has built a strong record with 16 wins, six by KO. Davis began his professional career on February 17, 2017. He comes into this bout having won via submission against Natan Levy. Against opponents from different experiences and geographies across the globe, both fighters have put their skills to test within their weight class limits.
What time is Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis fight
Live coverage for the Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis main card will start at 09:00 AM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 250 event will take place on February 1, 2025, at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event starts at 10:00 AM EST.
The fight card features a lightweight bout between Fares Ziam and Brandon Davis. This match is part of the undercard. The main event will showcase Israel Adesanya facing Nassourdine Imavov.
Please note that the start times for the fights may vary depending on how long earlier bouts last. It's important to check local listings for precise timings in your area.
Refer to the table with start times for different countries to ensure you don't miss any action.
How and where to watch the Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis Fight
You can watch Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis Betting Odds
- Underdog: Fares Ziam : 2.2 (+122)
- Favorite: Mike Davis : 1.7 (-140)
| Method of victory | Fares Ziam | Mike Davis |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.5 (+650) | 10.0 (+900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+225) | 2.8 (+180) |
Fares Ziam enters as the favorite with odds of 2.2 (+122). Mike Davis, the underdog, has odds of 1.7 (-140). Ziam winning by KO/TKO/DQ shows long odds at 7.5 (+650), while Davis pulls higher at 10.0 (+900). The odds of Ziam winning by decision are 3.2 (+225), slightly more probable than Davis's 2.8 (+180). These figures hint at an expectation for a tight match, but they lean towards Ziam securing victory either through skill or tactics.
Fighters Details
Fares Ziam
- Nationality: France
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 16 / 4 / 0
Mike Davis
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 11 / 2 / 0
Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis Fight Card
- Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Michael Page
- Sergei Pavlovich vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Said Nurmagomedov vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Kaan Ofli
- Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen
- Terrance McKinney vs Damir Hadzovic
- Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs Mayra Bueno Silva
- Bogdan Grad vs Lucas Alexander
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Jamal Pogues
