UFC Fight Night results: Zac Pauga wins unanimous decision over Jordan Wright

Results: Zac Pauga beat Jordan Wright via unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, 29-28. Pauga was a -275 underdog to win and checked in at +550 to win by decision.

UFC Fight Night is set to get going this weekend from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. ET. There is a five-bout main card highlighted by a women’s flyweight fight between Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield. Also notable on the main card is a light heavyweight fight between Jordan Wright and Zac Pauga.

Wright (12-4) is on a three-fight losing streak and looking to get back on track. In this fight, he is stepping up from middleweight after a TKO loss to Dusko Todorovic back in October 2022. Offensively, Wright connects on 65% of his significant strikes and has no problem letting his hands go. For Wright, he has struggled to cover up in recent losses and boasts only a 32% significant strike defense.

Pauga (5-1) is also looking to get back in the win column, recently losing to Mohammed Usman by KO in August 2022. He is taking a step down in weight and transitioning to 205 lbs. for this bout. Pauga is looking for his first UFC win and will display his 64% significant strike accuracy. His significant strike defense checks in at 70%.

How to watch Jordan Wright vs. Zac Pauga

Date: Saturday, February 18
Fight time: Main card starts at 7 p.m. ET
Live stream: ESPN+

DraftKings Sportsbook Odds/Predictions

Wright: +230
Pauga: -275

Splits: 73% of handle, 73% of bets on Zac Pauga

This will be a clash of two contrasting styles as Pauga has won four of five by decision while Wright has an average fight time of only 2:58. Both men connect on significant strikes at a high rate, but take Pauga's moneyline and sprinkle some to win by TKO/KO at -165 odds. Wright’s defense has been suspect and he is reeling after three straight losses.