Combat Edge Intelligence

Hector Ramirez vs Zac Pauga

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Zac Pauga

“The Ripper”

7-4-0Light HeavyweightXFC

1571Solid

Tale of the tape

10-6-1Record7-4-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height6'0"
TBDReach76"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
TBDTeamElevation Fight Team

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Hector RamirezNow 1574
If they win+16→ 1590
If they lose-16→ 1558
Zac PaugaNow 1571
If they win+16→ 1587
If they lose-16→ 1555

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1550 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1575 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.35
Sig. strikes / min
4.46
43%
Strike accuracy
63%
6.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
56%
Strike defense
59%
3.32
Takedown avg.
0.38
63%
Takedown accuracy
8%
67%
Takedown defense
100%
0.66
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Hector RamirezZac Pauga
155016002012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

6 (60%)
KO/TKO
1 (14%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (14%)
4 (40%)
Decision
5 (71%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Hector Ramirez and Zac Pauga within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1574 vs 1571), separated by just 3 points.

Hector Ramirez finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Zac Pauga 29%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.