Bogdan Guskov, the light heavyweight MMA fighter hailing from Dukent, Uzbekistan, is slated to face Ryan Spann in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 55 on April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. Guskov embarked on his martial arts journey at the tender age of 8, fueled by a deep desire to protect himself and his family. He's a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, finding comfort in high-risk pursuits like street fighting when he was young. To support his MMA training, Guskov worked as a professional welder.
In terms of accolades, Guskov holds the title of Master of Sports in both boxing and MMA and earned a K-1 silver medal in Moscow. Moreover, he was the MMA champion in Uzbekistan, holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, and was a former national champion in kickboxing. Guskov's martial arts prowess has served him beyond the cage as well. Before his professional fighting career, he also worked as a bouncer for a club. Since his debut in 2015, he has accumulated an impressive professional MMA record of 15 wins and 3 losses. He boasts an 87% knockout rate and has submitted two opponents. His upcoming bout against Ryan Spann poses his toughest challenge yet.
Anthony Smith Lookalike Bogdan Guskov
Bogdan Guskov, the rising UFC light heavyweight prospect, has been making headlines for his striking resemblance to Anthony Smith. Fans and fellow fighters have noticed the similarities between the two, with some even dubbing Guskov as a “mini Anthony Smith” due to their shared bald look and facial features.
After his first UFC victory, Guskov met with Smith, and the two light heavyweights playfully joked about their physical likeness. Guskov expressed interest in a potential fight with Smith, emphasizing that it’s all in good sport and that he wants to prove he’s the more handsome of the two.
Bogdan Guskov UFC Record
Guskov, a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, made his UFC debut on September 2, 2023, and currently holds a UFC record of 1 win and 1 loss in 2 fights (1-1-0). In his promotional debut, he lost against Volkan Oezdemir via submission in the first round. However, in his next fight, the Uzbek bounced back and defeated Zac Pauga via a KO in the fourth minute of the first round. Guskov’s next opponent is the #11 ranked light heavyweight, Ryan ‘Superman’ Spann.
RESULT | FIGHTER | EVENT | METHOD | ROUND | TIME |
WIN | Zac Pauga | UFC Fight Night 236 - Hermansson vs. Pyfer Feb / 10 / 2024 | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:38 |
LOSS | Volkan Oezdemir | UFC Fight Night 226 - Gane vs. Spivak Sep / 02 / 2023 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 3:46 |
Last Updated On April 25, 2024
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