In his native France, Farès Ziam pulled off a vicious knockout that seemed to come out of nowhere to score a late victory over Matt Frevola on the main card of UFC Paris.

Ziam appeared to show continued improvement over the course of the fight's first two rounds, seemingly in a comfortable lead as the contest headed into the third.

It was there, however, where Ziam unleashed violence that no one saw coming.

With the two of them against the fence, Ziam turned Frevola and landed a stunning knee to the head that dropped the American out cold to score a KO of the Year contender.

Frevola was unconscious for several minutes after the finish.

Farès Ziam Lands Brutal KO Of The Year Contender With Vicious Knee On Matt Frevola's Head

Ziam has now won four straight and has lost just twice since making his UFC debut in late 2019.

Frevola, meanwhile, has now lost back-to-back fights and has dropped four of his last seven.

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