Bogdan Guskov

Bogdan Vladimirovich Guskov

Early life Guskov was born in the village of Dukent in Uzbekistan to an ethnic Russian family. He grew up poor and has been involved in sports since childhood, first in athletics, then in volleyball. Subsequently, he started going to the gym and became interested in street fighting. Guskov's mother was against her son engaging in martial arts, but the aspiring fighter was helped out by his aunt, who paid for boxing and kickboxing sessions until Guskov won a competition and classes became free. He also attended the Dukent Radio Engineering College, where he received a secondary specialized education as a welder.

At the age of 19, Guskov moved to Moscow, leaving sports for 3 years, where he got a job as an installer of ventilation systems, and due to low wages, he began working as a bouncer in a club. He returned to sports at the age of 22, participating in several boxing and kickboxing tournaments. While working at the club, Guskov had the pseudonym "Yugoslav," and his first fights went under the nickname "Hugo". Later, he gave himself the nickname "Czarevitch," explaining that he wanted something unusual. While participating in boxing and kickboxing tournaments, he did not find the same emotions and decided to switch to MMA. Guskov compiled a record of 14–2 and was riding a four-fight win streak, before being signed by the UFC. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Guskov faced Zac Pauga on 10 February 2024 at UFC Fight Night 236. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Guskov faced Ryan Spann on 27 April 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. He won the fight via technical knockout as a result of ground-and-pound punches. This fight earned him his second Performance of the Night award.

Guskov was scheduled to face Johnny Walker on 18 January 2025 at UFC 311. However, Walker withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Billy Elekana. He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Guskov faced Nikita Krylov on 26 July 2025 at UFC on ABC 9. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Guskov was scheduled to face former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz on 22 November 2025 at UFC Fight Night 265. However, for unknown reasons, it was moved and took place on 6 December 2025 at UFC 323. The bout ended in a majority draw.

Guskov was scheduled to face Jan Błachowicz in a rematch on 9 May 2026 at UFC 328. However, Błachowicz withdrew due to a torn meniscus. The bout was re-scheduled for 1 August 2026 at UFC Fight Night 283. In turn, on 13 July, Guskov was moved to headline the previous week's event, UFC Fight Night 282 against former champion Magomed Ankalaev on 25 July 2026, after Khalil Rountree Jr. withdrew due to injury. Guskov lost the fight by technical knockout in the fifth round.

Championships and accomplishments Silver medalist of the Moscow K-1 Championship

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Magomed Ankalaev TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Draw

Jan Błachowicz Draw (majority) UFC 323

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Nikita Krylov KO (punches) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Billy Elekana Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 311

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Ryan Spann TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Zac Pauga KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Volkan Oezdemir Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac

Paris, France Win

Carlos Eduardo TKO (punches) MMA Series 64

Hurghada, Egypt Win

Alireza Vafai KO (punch) MMA Series 61

Yerevan, Armenia Win

Abdul Elwahab Saeed TKO (punches) MMA Series 59

Moscow, Russia Win

Vadim Litvin TKO (punches) Muradov Professional League 1

Tashkent, Uzbekistan Loss

Vyacheslav Vasilevsky KO (punches) AMC Fight Nights: Winter Cup

Moscow, Russia Win

Nurlan Toktobakiev TKO (knee and punches) Brave CF 32

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Win

Sergey Kalinin TKO (punches) RCC Intro 4

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Konstantin Andreitsev Submission (triangle choke) RCC Intro 2

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Alikhan Magomedov Submission (rear-naked choke) Golden Team Championship 3

Moscow, Russia Win

Taro Blaglo KO (punch) Legion FC: Universal Battle 1

Tashkent, Uzbekistan Win

Ilya Gunenko KO (punch) Fight Nights Global 69

Novosibirsk, Russia Win

Ivan Lunechka TKO (punches) Alliance FC: Battle of Titans

Kursk, Russia Win

Dmitry Soloviev KO (punches) Zolotoy Vityaz MMA: Golden Knight

Moscow, Russia Loss

Arkadiy Lisin Decision (unanimous) Tech-Krep FC: Prime Selection 10

Krasnodar, Russia Win

Abdulkhalik Magomedov KO (punches) Tech-Krep FC: Prime Selection 9

Krasnodar, Russia Win

Biksultan Sabyrzhanov TKO (punches) RMMAF: Federation Cup 2015

Moscow, Russia