
Free Fight
Meet Zac Pauga:
It feels great. I put a lot of hard work into this. I’ve only been in MMA for a short amount of time, but I’ve put in the work, and it’s exciting that it’s paying off.
I’m really well rounded. I’m a guy that came up in MMA, and I don’t have a background in any single fight art. But I started learning from the best coaches and fighters in the world, so I’m a complete mixed martial artist.
You know, it’s everything. I’ve been here before. I’ve been to the APEX six times. I’ve seen fights in there. I’ve sparred with Curtis Blaydes, sparred with Alistair Overeem, getting them ready for fights. No one else here has that kind of experience.
Me and Mohammed have trained together a lot. I know him really well, and he’s good. He’s who I see as my biggest competition.
Other than just the experience, it’s going to be the pace and the cardio. I am coming up from light heavyweight, but heavyweights kind of do one thing. They’re big and they throw heavy. I don’t think they’re going to be ready for the pace.
That’s a good question. I actually think Amanda suits my style more. She’s got heavy hands, but also grapples and is really well rounded. But if I had to choose, I’d like to be on Peña’s team. I kind of like the attitude and the fire she brought to their last match.
Maybe for some of those guys. I see guys are already kind of eyeing each other up and down. You know, this is my third professional sport and it’s just a job. It’s something I’m used to. It’s something I’m ready for. There’s not going to be any issues for me.
Because I’m the best fighter here. I’m the most prepared and I’m the most experienced, as far as life goes.