Bogdan Guskov

UFC welterweight Anthony Smith shared his opinion on Uzbek fighter Bogdan Guskov.

"He's good. He's fast, he counterpunches well and moves well. He's not as big as I thought he would be. He's a little small for a flyweight, but he makes up for it with power and speed. He has a big arsenal of different skills. I'm willing to fight anybody, it doesn't matter to me. Of course he wants to fight me. I have a name, one of the biggest names in the division, and he's trying to make a name for himself. I understand that and I don't resent it one bit. When the time comes, it will happen and I'll give him that opportunity."

After the UFC On ESPN 55 tournament, which took place last Sunday in Las Vegas, the promotion updated its rankings. According to the results of the updates, Uzbek welterweight Bogdan Guskov made it into the top 15, placing 12th. Guskov has already had time to comment on the news:

"I became the first fighter from Uzbekistan to break into the top. This is history, my history! There are two other guys from Uzbekistan fighting in the UFC, but it was me who became the first. I'm very happy now," - quotes Guskov MMA Junkie.

Recall that Guskov won a second-round TKO over Ryan Spann in the co-main event of UFC On ESPN 55. This win was his second straight for him.

Bogdan Guskov, an Uzbek welterweight on the UFC roster, expressed his hope that the promotion will one day hold a tournament in Tashkent, the capital of his homeland.

"One day, I hope the UFC will come to Tashkent. I would really like to fight there. The UFC has three fighters from Uzbekistan and we can put on a great show. Uzbekistan has great MMA fans, I love them. I would like them to watch UFC fights live, not just on TV," MMA Junkie quoted Guskov as saying.

At last week's UFC On ESPN 55 event, which took place on April 28 in Las Vegas, Guskov earned an early win over Ryan Spann. This fight was the co-main event of the event. After this win, Bogdan expressed his hope that he will get a title shot soon.

Bogdan Guskov, an Uzbek welterweight competing in the UFC, addressed mixed martial arts fans, urging them not to confuse him with Anthony Smith.

"The second round was my time. In the first one I let him work a little bit, and in the second one I already turned on full force. But in the future you will all see, remember this name - Bogdan "Tsarevich" Guskov! Don't confuse me with "Lionheart" (Anthony Smith's nickname - note), I am Bogdan Guskov!", - said the fighter after the victory over Ryan Spann.

The fight between Guskov and Spann took place this morning at UFC On ESPN 55, ending with the Uzbekistan representative winning by TKO in the second round. The fight was the co-main event of the tournament.

Uzbek welterweight Bogdan Guskov spoke about his desire to fight for the championship belt after his victory over Ryan Spann.

"I had three fights in the last six months. And all three opponents were from the top-10. Now I want to recover a little bit, rest. And then with new strength to continue the march to the top. Maybe make a title fight.

I think maybe the UFC management will give me a title shot. It would be a big opportunity for me. For my part, I'm doing everything I can. I put on a show every time. I don't like boring fights. I don't like grappling and winning on points. I like blood and show," - quotes the words of Guskov MMA Junkie.

Recall, Guskov knocked out Spann in the second round at UFC on ESPN 55, held April 27 in Las Vegas.