Bogdan Guskov vs Ryan Spann Prediction: Fast KO

Prediction for the UFC on ESPN 55 Bogdan Guskov vs Ryan Spann match which will take place on April 25th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Bogdan Guskov is well known for his performances in the Russian leagues MMA Series, RCC, and AMC Fight Nights. He is a unique fighter who has never waited for a decision in his career and has finished his last seven fights in the first round, including two in the UFC.

Bogdan also suffered defeats, but it was the fault of those around him who could not protect him from his courage. Both for the fight with Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy in 2020 and the battle with Volkan Oezdemir in 2023, he jumped in at the last minute and was not 100% ready. But once he had time to train and get used to the world's toughest division, everything fell into place, and in his last fight, Guskov finished Zac Pauga in the first round.

The UFC values people like Bogdan (very few) and has high hopes for him. No newcomer from the post-Soviet space has ever been given top opponents right from his debut, one after the other - Guskov gets them.

Ryan Spann is a basic jitter, evident from his record, with most of his wins coming via technique. He has been in the UFC since 2018. He started strong, with four wins in a row, but then the level of opposition rose, and defeats were no longer a rarity. Nevertheless, he has beaten excellent fighters - Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith (twice) and Nikita Krylov.

Another thing that worries his fans is that Spann stepped into the cage twice last year and suffered defeat on both occasions.

Ryan Spann tried to fight smart in his last fight, but it didn't work. He didn't lose to Anthony Smith in the end, but he didn't win either - the judges' decision was split in Smith's favor. Most likely (and we hope so), Spann will return to his previous aggressive tactics. Remember that before the fight with Smith, Spann had six fights that ended in the first round (three wins and three losses).

As for Guskov, he will not change anything at all. Bogdan can take a few things to the face, but he has to find the right moment for his knockout. He can also knock him down with a jab or even out - we have seen this on more than one occasion.