Zachary Reese vs Dusko Todorovic

Get ready for a middleweight showdown as Zachary Reese squares off against Duško Todorović. Reese, known for his explosive finishes, aims to rebound from a recent setback, while Todorović seeks to halt a two-fight skid and reassert his presence in the division. With both fighters possessing high finishing rates, expect a clash that's unlikely to go the distance.

Core Stats Comparison

*** This analysis does not include stats from DWCS/TUF/Road to UFC. Both fighters started via DWCS

Striking Breakdown:

Both fighters bring solid offensive tools to the cage, but Zachary Reese holds a slight edge in efficiency. He boasts a 59% striking accuracy, compared to 53% for Dusko Todorovic. However, both struggle defensively—Reese defends at just 44%, while Todorovic fares slightly better at 50%.

In terms of volume and durability, Reese again has the advantage. He lands 4.85 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 3.12, giving him a stronger striking differential. Todorovic lands 4.52 but absorbs 4.96, which could be a red flag against a high-output striker. Both fighters allow too many strikes through, making defense a shared weakness.

Grappling Breakdown:

This is where Reese separates himself. His 56% takedown accuracy looks impressive on paper, though it's skewed by a 5-of-9 performance against a single opponent (Medina).

Still, it's far better than Todorovic’s 22% takedown accuracy over more UFC bouts.

Defensively, both fighters are susceptible—Reese defends at 37% and Todorovic at 45%, both well below average. The real grappling gap lies in submissions: Reese averages 1.48 submissions per 15 minutes, compared to 0.0 for Todorovic, making him the far greater threat on the ground.

Summary:

Both fighters are coming off recent KO/TKO losses, and both have glaring defensive holes—especially in how much damage they absorb. However, Reese's grappling edge and superior striking differential give him the upside in this matchup. If he can mix in his ground game effectively, he could control the pace and position, which is critical given both fighters’ defensive vulnerabilities.