Fares Ziam Steamrolls Matt Frevola with Horrifying Third-Round Knee Knockout – UFC Paris Highlights

Fares Ziam Steamrolls Matt Frevola with Horrifying Third-Round Knee Knockout - UFC Paris Highlights

Just when it looked like France’s Fares Ziam was on his way to a decisive decision victory, he put Matt Frevola’s lights out with a perfectly placed knee in the UFC Paris main card opener.

Riding a three-fight win streak, ‘Smile Killer’ was in the middle of a dominant performance against Frevola at Accor Arena and was well en route to a sweep on the scores. As we approached the three-minute mark of the third round, Ziam had Frevola’s back against the fence.

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As ‘The Steamrolla’ attempted to turn himself to go belly-to-belly, Ziam launched a knee that caught Frevola flush on the chin and sent him crashing to the canvas.

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With Frevola out on impact, the referee quickly stepped in and called for the stoppage.

Official Result: Fares Ziam def. Matt Frevola via KO (knee) at 2:59 of Round 3.

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