Ryan Spann vs. Bogdan Guskov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ryan “Superman” Spann will take on Bogdan “Czarevitch” Petrino in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Spann brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Petrino, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Spann has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.42 per minute. On the other hand, Petrino boasts a 33% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.43 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ryan Spann vs. Bogdan Guskov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Ryan Spann is coming in with a 21-9-0 record. Spann will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August.

Petrino, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Ryan Spann on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer and holds a 15-3-0 record.

Ryan Spann has a orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 31-year-old Bogdan Guskov is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ryan Spann stats

→ Spann’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Spann lands 3.42 significant strikes per minute.
→ Spann’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Spann’s takedown average is 1.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Spann’s takedown defense is 47%.

Spann comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.42 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Petrino fires at 33% accuracy, landing about 2.43 significant strikes per minute. Ryan Spann also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.29 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Petrino’s 0 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Bogdan Guskov stats

→ Petrino’s striking accuracy is 33%.
→ Petrino lands 2.43 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petrino’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Petrino’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Petrino’s takedown defense is 66%.

Bogdan spent, on average, 3:42 minutes in the Octagon, and Ryan has an average fight time of 5:22 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ryan or Bogdan? Sound off in the comments.

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