Bogdan Guskov proud to be first UFC-ranked Uzbekistan fighter

LAS VEGAS – UFC mild heavyweight Bogdan Guskov could have bragging rights over his fellow fighters from Uzbekistan.

Guskov (16-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will seemingly discover a quantity subsequent to his title when the promotion releases its up to date rankings following UFC on ESPN 55. Within the co-main occasion on the UFC Apex, Guskov completed high 15 fighter Ryan Spann with powerful punches in Round 2.

It was an outing worthy of a $50,000 Efficiency of the Night time bonus, however extra importantly for Guskov, one that can seemingly end in his title getting into the UFC’s mild heavyweight rankings.

“If I am going to the highest 15, I would be the first fighter from Uzbekistan who go to the highest,” Guskov instructed reporters throughout a post-fight information convention. “That is historical past, that is my historical past. From Uzbekistan, we’ve got two extra sturdy guys and I’m first. I’m very completely happy on this second.”

Guskov rounds out the trio of lively fighters from Uzbekistan, and admits there’s a pleasant rivalry between Muradov and Ruziboev to be the primary to achieve sure milestones. Each beat Guskov within the race for bonuses, however he can lay declare to the primary promotinally-ranked fighter from their dwelling nation.

“Each guys are excellent mates. We’re each time speaking assist for one another. This is sort of a sport competitors for motivation. It’s good, I believe it’s good. … I like this.”

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