Zac Pauga
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R1 · 3:38)UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
- Pro record 7-3-0
- UFC record 1-3-0
- Outside the UFC 6-0-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2024-02-10
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 50 division peers
Data through 2024-02-10
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2023-06-17
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Zac Pauga's professional MMA record?
Zac Pauga has a professional MMA record of 7-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Zac Pauga's UFC record?
Zac Pauga's UFC record is 1-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Zac Pauga fight next?
Zac Pauga does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Zac Pauga?
Zac Pauga is 38 years old, born February 25, 1988.
How tall is Zac Pauga?
Zac Pauga stands 188 cm (6'2") tall, with a 193 cm (76") reach.
Where is Zac Pauga from?
Zac Pauga is from United States.
What is Zac Pauga's nickname?
Zac Pauga is known as "The High Chief".
When was Zac Pauga's last fight?
Zac Pauga last fought on February 10, 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer, losing to Bogdan Guskov by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Zac Pauga vs Modestas Bukauskas?
Zac Pauga lost to Modestas Bukauskas by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier on June 17, 2023. The official scorecards were Anthony Maness 30-27, Derek Cleary 29-28, Sal D'amato 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Zac Pauga vs Jordan Wright?
Zac Pauga defeated Jordan Wright by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield on February 18, 2023. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 30-27, Sal D'amato 30-27, Eric Colon 29-28 (winner's score first).
Zac Pauga scouting report
Zac Pauga (United States) is a 38-year-old light heavyweight who is 7-3 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC (6-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill on August 6, 2022; his only UFC win came by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He lands 63% of his significant-strike attempts (light heavyweight average: 50.5%; 97th percentile of 50 active light heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and completes 7.7% of his takedown attempts (average: 33.9%; 6th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Bogdan Guskov, then 0-1 in the UFC, on February 10, 2024 (UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Zac Pauga vs the light heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (39:14 of fight time).
| Stat | Pauga | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.5175 in 39:14 | 4 | 69 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 63%175 of 278 landed | 50.5% | 97 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.7107 in 39:14 | 3.7 | 19 |
| Significant strike defense | 58.7%152 of 259 avoided | 50.1% | 89 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.41 in 39:14 | 1.2 | 27 |
| Takedown accuracy | 7.7%1 of 13 landed | 33.9% | 6 |
| Takedown defense | 100%2 of 2 stopped | 66.9% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 39:14 | 0.3 | 22 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 39:14 | 0.5 | 10 |
| Control time | 30.6%12:01 of 39:14 | 18.5% | 77 |
| Average fight time | 9:494 bouts | 9:08 | 63 |
| Height | 188 cm74″ | 189 cm74.5″ | |
| Reach | 193 cm76″ | 194 cm76.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 50 active light heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC record: 1-3
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 18-4-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:38UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. PyferFeb 10, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 21-7-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. CannonierJun 17, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 12-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. BlanchfieldFeb 18, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 0:36UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. HillAug 6, 2022Result & stats