Ryan Spann seeks to end his two-fight slide when he takes on relative newcomer Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight clash on the main card of UFC on ESPN 55 this weekend at The Apex. The American Spann, ranked just outside the top ten, is a huge favorite to hand the Uzbek his second loss in the UFC. Guskov, who has already fought this year, is keen to maintain his stay in the win column after earning his first win in the promotion during his last visit to the Octagon.
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MMA: UFC Light Heavyweight
Where to Watch: ESPN/ESPN+
Venue: UFC Apex
Date: 28.04.24 04:00
Ryan Spann
Described as an enigma by many MMA watchers, the number eleven ranked light heavyweight is a brutal finisher on his day but has failed to show the consistency needed to push into the top light heavyweight places. Last year, the American lost his two fights to Nikita Krylov and Anthony Smith. This followed a double win in 2022 for the former LFA light heavyweight champion. The 32-year-old debuted in the UFC in 2018 and won his first four fights.
Tale of Tapes
- Age: 32
- Height: 6'5"
- Reach: 81.5"
- Weight: 205 lbs (98kg)
- Record: 21-9
Bogdan Guskov
The Uzbek fighter won his first victory in the UFC with a first-round stoppage of Zac Pauga last February. Making his UFC debut last September, the 31-year-old was submitted by Volkan Oezdemir in what was a short-notice-fight. A win over Ryan Spann may propel the Uzbek into the rankings. With three pro losses, "Czarevitch" is seen as a person of interest in the 2.5-pound class in the UFC.
Tale of Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6'3"
- Reach: 76"
- Weight: 205lbs (93kg)
- Record: 15-3
Betting Odds
Bogdan Guskov is a 2.48 favorite on Betway, which prices the Uzbek by KO at 3.20 odds. Ryan Spann to win by submission is 3.05 on 1XBET, and the favorite is priced at 3.1 to get the KO. Bet365 lists Spann to win in round one at 2.35 and over 1.5 at 3.60. Read more.
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