He also applied the lessons learned from that fight against Oezdemir and used that experience to eliminate the pressures he felt that night in Paris, and it paid off in the form of a first-round knockout against Pauga.
The victory set Guskov up for another fight with a ranked light heavyweight contender. This time it will be Ryan Spann standing opposite him in the UFC APEX octagon at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez.
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Getting another top opponent shows that the UFC sees potential in Guskov, and the Uzbek plans to prove them right.
“I like to rumble and I like an aggressive style. There is a thirst in me to put on a show. I want to fight beautifully and not give the judges a chance,” Guskov said. “This co-main event is a big step for my career. He is top 11 and after this fight I will be top 11, and we will continue to move forward.
