UFC"Savage"Zach Reese Record: 10-3-0
MiddleweightRecord10-3-0
Age32
DivisionMiddleweight · #73
Combat Edge Elo1663
Next fightJul 11 2026
Zach Reese has a 10-3-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Middleweight division, representing W4R Training Center. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Zach Reese bio
Personal background
Zach "Savage" Reese is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's middleweight division, carrying a 10–3 record built on his finishing ability. Born on March 24, 1994, the 6'3" Reese fights out of the small town of Shiner, Texas, and got hooked on the sport as a teenager watching Strikeforce and UFC pay-per-views — the Anderson Silva and BJ Penn era that pulled him in. He chased the dream the hard way, working punishing shifts in the Texas oil fields as a well tester while training early mornings and late nights. He developed a well-rounded game around Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, and now trains at W4R Training Center. With his height, an extra-long 77" reach and serious power, Reese is a rangy, aggressive finisher who rarely needs the judges.
Path to the UFC
Reese turned professional in 2021 and announced himself immediately, opening his career with a string of first-round finishes on the Texas regional scene with Peak Fighting and Fury FC. He scored knockouts and a guillotine, including a 2023 first-round guillotine over the experienced Aaron Phillips. The defining moment came at Dana White's Contender Series in August 2023, where he submitted the unbeaten 6–0 prospect Eli Aronov with a first-round armbar to earn his UFC contract.
UFC run
Reese's December 2023 debut was a wake-up call: Cody Brundage knocked him out with a slam and punches in the first round. He responded emphatically, stopping Julian Marquez in the first round with a body kick and punches in June 2024, then grinding out a unanimous decision over José Medina that August. January 2025 brought a first-round knockout loss to the powerful Azamat Bekoev, but Reese again rebounded, taking a unanimous decision over Duško Todorović in May 2025. His September 2025 bout with Sedriques Dumas was ruled a no contest after an accidental groin strike. He closed 2025 strong with a second-round rear-naked choke of Jackson McVey, then dropped a split decision to the unpredictable veteran Michel Pereira in February 2026. He is booked to face Ryan Gandra at UFC 329 in July 2026.
Fighting style
Reese is one of the more committed finishers at 185 pounds, with an 80 percent finish rate underlining how rarely his fights reach the scorecards. Five of his ten wins have come by knockout and three by submission, a balanced offense that lets him hurt opponents standing and capitalize on the mat with chokes and armbars. His length and reach let him fight at range and uncork power, while his jiu-jitsu gives him a real path to victory if a fight hits the floor. The honest knock is chin and durability against heavy hitters: both of his stoppage losses came by first-round knockout, suggesting his aggressive, all-action approach can leave openings against the division's biggest punchers.
Career highlights
- Contender Series contract — submitted unbeaten prospect Eli Aronov by first-round armbar to earn his UFC deal.
- 80 percent finish rate — five knockouts and three submissions across ten wins make him one of the division's more dangerous finishers.
- From the oil fields to the octagon — built his career training around grueling Texas oil-field shifts before reaching the UFC.
Career snapshot
Zach Reese career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1663Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#684
Middleweight#73of 148 active
Peak1676
Last move-13
Opponent quality1609avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1676 Elo after defeating Jackson McVey (2025-11-08)
Similar Elo in Middleweight
Zach Reese quick answers
What is Zach Reese's record?
Zach Reese's professional MMA record is 10-3-0.
How old is Zach Reese?
Zach Reese is 32 years old.
What weight class is Zach Reese?
Zach Reese fights at Middleweight in UFC.
How tall is Zach Reese?
Zach Reese is 6'3" tall with a 77" reach.
How much does Zach Reese weigh?
Zach Reese competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 185 lbs.
What is Zach Reese's Combat Edge Elo?
Zach Reese's Combat Edge Elo is 1663, with a peak Elo of 1676.
How strong is Zach Reese's recent opposition?
Zach Reese's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1609 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Zach Reese's last fight?
Zach Reese's latest tracked pro fight was against Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night on Feb 21 2026.
What is Zach Reese's recent form?
Zach Reese's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Zach Reese usually win?
Zach Reese's 10 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 80% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
2Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Zach Reese stats
Record : 10 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.48Fighter2.93Division average
Significant striking accuracy
54%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.92Fighter4.21Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
44%Fighter51%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.80Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
61%Fighter39%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
52%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.27Fighter0.77Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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