Axel Sola
Axel Sola is a UFC lightweight fighter with a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. He established himself as one of the heroes of UFC Paris by knocking out Fares Ziam in the first round, earning a performance bonus of 100,000 dollars in the process, his second of the year. Calm and clear-eyed about his progression, he is considering moving up in weight if managing the 155 lb limit no longer allows him to compete in the best conditions.
About this profile: UFC.com profile (record, division), checked on September 25, 2026 ; shows of Jab Life where this person is mentioned.
What the newsroom says
From amateur to the UFC: Delphine Benouaich and Nicolas Ott tell their story
UFC Paris standout, makes a surprise appearance, talks about his weight management at 70 kg
« These are my last attempts at 70. I'll fight one to three more times. If we can't find a balance that's truly conducive to progress, I'll have to move up. »
Axel Sola · 39:04
'Fighting is like a Rubik's Cube': Axel Sola opens up after UFC Paris
UFC fighter who beat Ziam by KO at UFC Paris, analyzed his fight and his progression
« Fighting is like a Rubik's Cube, and in training you have to figure it out on your own - not necessarily completely on your own, you have coaches guiding you, but in terms of your own feel, you have to find out at some point how to solve it. »
Axel Sola · 6:12
« I am pretty cool-headed. I do not even get stressed anymore when it comes to fighting. I feel the importance of the moment but I am not necessarily stressed. »
Axel Sola · 9:18
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Knocked out Fares Ziam at UFC Paris, already back in training, interview announced
