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Bogdan Guskov

Light Heavyweight Division

15-3-0 (W-L-D)

12

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

12

First Round Finishes

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Light Heavyweight Bogdan Guskov Speaks With UFC.com After His Knockout Victory Over Zac Pauga At UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer At The UFC APEX On February 10, 2024
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Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan punches Zac Pauga in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Stats & Records

12

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

12

First Round Finishes

Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
Sig. Str. Defense
Takedown Defense
Knockdown Avg
00:00
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
0 (0 %)
Clinch
0 (0 %)
Ground
0 (0 %)

Sig. Str. by target

0% 0 Head 0% 0 Body 0% 0 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
12 (86%)
DEC
0 (0%)
SUB
2 (14%)

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Info

Learn more about Bogdan Guskov's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Fighting style
MMA
Age
31
Height
75.00
Weight
205.50
Octagon Debut
Sep. 2, 2023
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • 13 wins by KO, two by submission (Triangle, RNC)
     
  • Has won five of his last six bouts
     
  • 12 first-round finishes
     
  • Seven wins in 87 seconds or less

UFC Fight Night (2/10/24) Guskov knocked out Zac Pauga at 3:38 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/2/23) Guskov was submitted by Volkan Oezdemir via rear naked choke at 3:46 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at the age of eight in order to be able to protect myself and my family if needed. Another reason why I started this sport is because of adrenaline - I love and thrive in adrenaline.

What ranks and titles have you held? Master of Sports in Boxing, Master of Sports in MMA. Silver Medalist in K-1 Moscow. MMA Champion of Uzbekistan. BJJ brown belt. Uzbekistan National Champion in Kickboxing.

Do you have any heroes? I don’t have heroes; every person is a hero in his own way.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me, my whole life. I trained for this moment and now I get to showcase my talent in front of the whole world on the biggest platform that is available in the world of fighting. UFC is my chance to show the world who I am.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Bachelor’s Degree, my profession is welder.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bouncer at a club.

Favorite grappling technique: Anaconda choke

Favorite Striking technique: Uppercut

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Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan punches Zac Pauga in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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