Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night
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Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) versus Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1) is a UFC Light Heavyweight fight on Saturday night at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Ankalaev saw his fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. canceled due to an injury to his opponent. The Russian fighter is coming off a disappointing title loss to Alex Pereira in Round 1 via a KO elbow. The “Orthodox had earlier defeated Pereira at UFC 313 last year to win his second title in the division. He’ll be keen to bounce back with a win on Saturday.
Bogdan Guskov, on the other hand, deserves a lot of credit for availing himself to fight on a short notice. “The Hitman” will know that the odds are stuck against him against the wounded Ankalaev. However, he’ll want to prove that he can hold down his own against the very best in the division. Guskov has also avoided defeats in his last five assignments, making him the exciting +390 underdog this weekend.
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Magomed Ankalaev - Bogdan Guskov Key Points
- Magomed Ankalaev is 3-1 in his last four bouts.
- Five of the last six Bogdan Guskov bouts didn’t go the distance.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in five of the last six Bogdan Guskov bouts.
- Magomed Ankalaev has 11 KO/TKO finishes in his career.
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Our Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov Prediction
Magomed Ankalaev has the advantage almost everywhere in this bout. He’s the better wrestler and grappler, and has faced some of the toughest opponents in the division. The only way that we see Guskov getting anything from this matchup is by attempting takedowns. However, this is one area that the Uzbekistani fighter isn’t good at. According to the official UFC stats, the 33-year-old has attempted zero takedowns since joining the franchise in September 2023. With these stats in mind, it’s clear that someone will have to win this fight via stoppage. We think Ankalaev will win in Round 1 or 2.
Our prediction for Magomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov: Magomed Ankalaev to win via KO/TKO.
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