Light Heavyweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Bogdan Guskov
18-3
Age
33
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-1-1(6 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Last Fight2025-12-06
JB
D - Jan Blachowicz
KO/TKOR2 3:16
Punches to Head From Guard
Opponent Last Bout
D - Bogdan GuskovKO/TKOR3 1:11· to Injury
Fight History
WIN
RS
vs Ryan Spann
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 3:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 3:16
WIN
ZP
vs Zac Pauga
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:38
WIN
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:18
LOSS
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:46
WIN
BE
vs Billy Elekana
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 3:33
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 3:33
DRAW
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Bogdan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Damage Events
40%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
30%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 250% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Guard
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (15 KO + 3 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (129% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#15 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#16 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
53% acc59%
Clinch
50% acc6%
Ground
70% acc36%
Striking Differential+0.47/min
3.87 landed/min3.40 absorbed/min
3.87
Landed/Min
3.40
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed58
Sig. Strikes Attempted113
Key Insights
Bogdan is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Effective body attack (43%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 36% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#25 of 26
0%100%
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
0
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 36% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
238
1.55
Ratio
Absorbed
154
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
129%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.55x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 129% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
1:43
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+111%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+24.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+24.7pp
Body
-5.2pp
Leg
-19.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-27.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#18
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#10
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#15
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#17
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2923
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights