Is Bogdan Guskov related to Anthony Smith?

Last Modified Apr 25, 2024 10:01 GMT
Anthony Smith Lookalike Bogdan Guskov
[Image via @bogdancarevich on Instagram]

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

FAQs

A. Bogdan Guskov is Anthony Smith’s doppelganger in the UFC.
A. Bogdan Guskov is from Uzbekistan.
A. Bogdan Guskov holds a record of 15 wins and 3 losses in 18 fights.
A. Bogdan Guskov maintains a UFC record of 1 win and 1 loss in 2 fights.
A. Bogdan Guskov’s next opponent is Ryan Spann.

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