Bogdan Guskov vs Zac Pauga — Fight recap

Bogdan Guskov defeated Zac Pauga by KO/TKO in the first round at 3:38 on February 10, 2024, with referee Mike Beltran officiating. Despite being outgunned on the striking charts—Pauga landed 17 of 26 significant strikes (65%) compared to Guskov's 10 of 29 (34%)—Guskov found the finishing blow with a knockdown that ended the fight.

Pauga controlled the cage for 1:04 and attempted two takedowns, though neither landed, while Guskov managed just 0:04 of control time. The decisive moment came when Guskov's precision punching, all directed at the head, caught Pauga and forced the stoppage.

Guskov's explosive finishing ability despite lower striking volume suggests he remains a dangerous threat in the division.