Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Farès Ziam def. Claudio Puelles (Split Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Arena CDMX, México D.F., Mexico
Farès Ziam defeated Claudio Puelles by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Mexico City, held Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Arena CDMX, México D.F..
Fight stats
Claudio Puelles
Farès Ziam
0
Knockdowns
0
4 of 9
Significant strikes
31 of 48
44%
Sig. strike accuracy
65%
17 of 27
Total strikes
58 of 82
7 of 13
Takedowns
0 of 0
54%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
2
7:14
Control time
4:30
Significant strikes by target
1 of 5
Head
23 of 38
3 of 4
Body
6 of 7
0 of 0
Leg
2 of 3
3 of 8
Distance
5 of 15
1 of 1
Clinch
2 of 3
0 of 0
Ground
24 of 30
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
2 of 4
Sig. str.
9 of 17
6 of 9
Total str.
18 of 26
3 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:21
Ctrl
0:38
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
0 of 3
Sig. str.
14 of 20
4 of 11
Total str.
23 of 32
1 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:39
Ctrl
2:06
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
2 of 2
Sig. str.
8 of 11
7 of 7
Total str.
17 of 24
3 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
2:14
Ctrl
1:46
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
0
Puelles
–
12
Ziam
●30–27 Ziam×6●29–28 Ziam×6
All 12 media scorecards▾
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com30–27Ziam
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com30–27Ziam
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com30–27Ziam
- MMAMania.com30–27Ziam
- Dan Levi · Best Fight Picks30–27Ziam
- BloodyElbow.com30–27Ziam
- MMAJunkie.com29–28Ziam
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com29–28Ziam
- CombatPress.com29–28Ziam
- Dayne Fox · BloodyElbow.com29–28Ziam
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno29–28Ziam
- Chris De Santiago · Sports Illustrated29–28Ziam
Fan Scorecards
5%
Puelles
95%
Ziam
83 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Ziam56.6%●29–28 Ziam37.3%●30–27 Puelles2.4%●29–28 Puelles2.4%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
80%
Ziam
R2
80%
Ziam
R3
90%
Ziam
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Claudio Puelles vs Farès Ziam?
Farès Ziam defeated Claudio Puelles by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Mexico City, held Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Arena CDMX, México D.F..
What were the judges' scorecards for Claudio Puelles vs Farès Ziam?
The judges scored it 30–27, 29–28, 28–29 — Farès Ziam won the decision.
Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Claudio Puelles 59%41% Farès Ziam
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
13-5-0
Record
18-5-0
1583
Elo rating
1516
0
Win Streak
0
30
Age
29
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Peru
Nationality
France
Striking Profile
1.54
SLpM
2.68
46%
Str. Acc.
52%
2.62
SApM
1.58
48%
Str. Def.
63%
Grappling Profile
3.29
TD Avg.
1.86
33%
TD Acc.
42%
60%
TD Def.
70%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.50
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Claudio Puelles · 2-3
Farès Ziam · 4-1
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 9 fights · 11 fights
17.9
Avg sig. strikes
35.4
2.56
Avg takedowns
1.64
5:12
Avg control time
3:35
43
Career high strikes
61
7
Career high TDs
4
Strike Distribution
Claudio Puelles
Strike target
Farès Ziam
62%
Head
66%
32%
Body
19%
6%
Leg
16%
Claudio Puelles
Strike position
Farès Ziam
56%
Distance
70%
6%
Clinch
13%
38%
Ground
18%