Zac Pauga, 33-years-old, 5-0
Pros
- Solid wrestling
- Excellent clinch work
- Nasty elbows
- Good right hand
- Athletic
- Strong top position
- Relentless ground and pound
- Good feints
- Solid gas tank
- Good knees
Cons
- Throws single strikes
Zac Pauga is a massive threat to win this show, being arguably the most well-rounded among the heavyweights.
Pauga is an impressive fighter out of Team Elevation training with Curtis Blaydes. A three-sport athlete, Pauga is super athletic and has a deep gas tank, which is a game-changer at heavyweight. Most heavyweights are sloppy with five minutes in them, and Pauga is the opposite.
I rate his wrestling a bit higher, but Pagua can hold his own on the feet. Pauga can be a little repetitive in what he throws, mainly being single strikes. With that said he uses his hands, kicks, knees, and elbows mixing it up. Pauga may be better suited for light heavyweight but I think he could compete in the UFC today without going through TUF.
