UFC Paris video: Axel Sola demolishes Fares Ziam with devastating one-punch knockout
Axel Sola got the biggest win of his career with a knockout at UFC Paris
Paris, France - On September 5, 2026, at the UFC Paris event held at The Accor Arena, Axel Sola of France stunned Fares Ziam with a devastating one-punch knockout in their middleweight fight. Early exchanges on their feet were evenly matched, with Ziam finding his rhythm. However, Sola sensed the perfect opportunity and unleashed a powerful left hand that connected squarely with Ziam's face.
The French fighter immediately fell unconscious to the floor. The referee immediately stopped the fight after just 1:40 into the first round. Sola, who entered the bout with a record of 3-1 in the UFC, delighted his home crowd with the swift victory. After the win, Sola expressed his support for his opponent, Fares Ziam, stating, "Fares is a f*cking great fighter.
Bring your support for him. I hope you like my performance. My job is only to say yes to the matchmakers, so I'm waiting on the offer." With this knockout, Sola continues to establish himself as a rising prospect in the UFC.
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