Bogdan Guskov has no plans to change his all-or-nothing style anytime soon.
In the co-main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 91, Guskov added to his impressive knockout tally by pummeling Ryan Spann in the second round. The rapidly rising light heavyweight currently has back-to-back knockout wins, but none of his 16 professional wins are on the scorecards.
Guskov told reporters afterward that he expects his fan-friendly style to continue to benefit the UFC's matchmakers.
“I think maybe the UFC will give me a chance,” Guskov said in Saturday's post-fight press conference when asked how soon he would fight for a title. “I am very grateful. This is a great opportunity for me. Thank you very much. [UFC President Dana White]Thank you, Mick Maynard.
“For me, I want to put on a great show every time. I don't like boring fights. No grappling matches or points matches. I love blood and show.”
Spann rarely allowed Guskov to display any exciting style. In the first round of their fight, Spann grappled Guskov against the fence, nailed him with several low blows, and knocked him to the ground with blows. There was little in the second round, but Guskov showed enough defense to break through the five-minute mark.
According to “Tsarevich”, the team expected Span to get off to a strong start but then decline.
“Before the game, we have a little plan,” Guskov said. “Let this guy take the first round. He looked a little tired in the second round, so [became] He was a very simple fighter and finished in two rounds.this [was] my goals, my plans [from] my team. “
Spann was No. 14 in the mixed martial arts global rankings heading into Saturday's event, but Guskov will likely be in the top 15 when the UFC's official rankings are next revised. If that happens, Guskov will become the first player from Uzbekistan to have a number next to his name.
Along with compatriots Nursultun Rujiboev and Mahmud Muradov, Guskov is part of a trio of talented Uzbek fighters who believe they can convince the UFC to put on a show in their home country.
“I hope that someday the UFC will come from Uzbekistan to Tashkent,” Guskov said. “I really want to fight. [there]. We have three fighters from Uzbekistan, so maybe we can put on a good show. Because in Uzbekistan I have a lot of fans, very strong fans, and I love them. There are a lot of men who watch TV, so I would like to do a live program instead of just TV. [in another time zone].it's very slow now [in Uzbekistan], but a lot of people are looking at me. If you open social media right now, you're like, oh, oh. ”
