Zac Pauga vs. Bogdan Guskov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Zac “The Ripper” Pauga will take on Bogdan “Czarevitch” Guskov in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Pauga brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Guskov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 62% striking accuracy, Pauga has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.44 per minute. On the other hand, Guskov boasts a 32% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.12 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Zac Pauga vs. Bogdan Guskov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Zac Pauga is coming in with a 7-2-0 record. Pauga will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier in June.

Guskov, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Zac Pauga on June 17, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac and holds a 14-3-0 record.

Zac Pauga has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 32-year-old Bogdan Guskov is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Zac Pauga stats

→ Pauga’s striking accuracy is 62%.
→ Pauga lands 4.44 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pauga’s takedown accuracy is 9%.
→ Pauga’s takedown average is 0.42 per 15 minutes.
→ Pauga’s takedown defense is 100%.

Pauga comes in with 62% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.44 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Guskov fires at 32% accuracy, landing about 2.12 significant strikes per minute. Zac Pauga also has a 9% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.42 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Guskov’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Bogdan Guskov stats

→ Guskov’s striking accuracy is 32%.
→ Guskov lands 2.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Guskov’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Guskov’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Guskov’s takedown defense is 0%.

Bogdan spent, on average, 3:46 minutes in the Octagon, and Zac has an average fight time of 11:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Zac or Bogdan? Sound off in the comments.

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