Combat Edge Intelligence

Mohammed Usman 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

11-4-0Record7-4-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'0"
79"Reach76"
237 lbsWeight205 lbs
War Room Kickboxing & MMATeamElevation Fight Team

What's at stake

Mohammed Usman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Zac Pauga carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mohammed UsmanNow 1615
If they win+14→ 1629
If they lose-18→ 1597
Zac PaugaNow 1571
If they win+18→ 1589
If they lose-14→ 1557

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.

1579 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1575 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.85
Sig. strikes / min
4.46
39%
Strike accuracy
63%
4.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
51%
Strike defense
59%
0.56
Takedown avg.
0.38
14%
Takedown accuracy
8%
67%
Takedown defense
100%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Mohammed UsmanZac Pauga
1550160016502022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (36%)
KO/TKO
1 (14%)
2 (18%)
Submission
1 (14%)
5 (45%)
Decision
5 (71%)

Combat Edge model read

Mohammed Usman63%
Zac Pauga 37%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Mohammed Usman a 63% favorite over Zac Pauga in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Mohammed Usman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1615 to 1571, a 44-point edge.

Mohammed Usman finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Zac Pauga 29%.

Mohammed Usman carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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