UFC Fight Night 219 Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga 2-18-23 UFC Prediction, Picks and Odds

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga 2/18/23 – In the middle, Zac Pauga will face Jordan Wright. UFC Fight Night 219 will see Pauga most recently competing at heavyweight. Wright will be taking on Pauga in a 205-pound bout. In the co-main, Zac Pauga and Jordan Wright, light-heavyweights, will be fighting it out. The physical attributes of both fighters are almost identical. However, Zac Pauga was a better and stronger grappler. UFC betting lines are up to monitor the fighter betting stats.

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga

Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Location: Ufc Apex, Las Vegas, USA

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga Betting Odds

Wright

Moneyline: +250

Pauga

Moneyline: -357

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga Analysis

Jordan Wright is 6’2” tall and weighs in at 185 pounds. Wright’s reach is currently 77 inches. Zac Pauga stands at 6 ‘0” and 239 pounds for the light-heavyweight. Pauga’s reach is 76 inches. Wright throws 5.67 strikes per minute when it comes to throwing the strike. Wright’s accuracy is 74.81%. The average takedown is 3.60. Wright hasn’t competed at light-heavyweight since August 2020, when he defeated Ike Villenueva. Wright is returning to the division after three consecutive losses.

Zac Pauga will be entering the arena at the age 34. JordanWright, who is 31 years old, is the opponent. Zac Pauga has a 6-1-0 overall record and is going to this fight. Jordan Wright has a record of 12-4 in his career. Zac Pauga will be throwing 5.71 runs per minute. The accuracy has been 64.71% so far. Pauga does not have any takedowns on his average. Before becoming a heavyweight on “The Ultimate Fighter 30”, Pauga was a lightweight heavyweight throughout his professional career. Pauga lost to Mohammed Usman in the final after two exhibition wins.

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga Stats

WrightPauga
Wins/Losses/Draws12-4-0 (1 NC)6-1-0
Average Fight Time2:585:36
Height6′ 2″6′ 2″
Weight205 lbs.205 lbs.
Reach77″76″
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
Strikes Landed per Min.5.675.71
Striking Accuracy65%64%
Strikes Absorbed per Min.7.542.14
Defense32%70%
Takedowns Average/15 min.3.600.00
Takedown Accuracy50%0%
Takedown Defense100%100%
Submission Average/15 min.0.70.0

Jordan Wright vs Zac Pauga Free Pick

The fight is fairly evenly matched. Pauga is the better fighter overall, and has more talent than people think. Pauga will be the one to beat here because of his superior talent. UFC betting odds highly favor Zac Pauga leading the battle.

Free Pick: Zac Pauga -357