LAS VEGAS – Bogdan Guskov beat Zac Pauga with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 236 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Guskov, who made a big callout after his first UFC victory.
Bogdan Guskov vs. Zac Pauga
Result: Bogdan Guskov def. Zac Pauga via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:38
Updated records: Guskov (15-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Pauga (6-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC)
Key stats: Guskov has all 15 of his wins by stoppage, including 13 knockouts. He hasn’t had a fight – win or loss – go past the first round since 2019.
Guskov on the fight's key moment
“In my camp, I thought, ‘This guy is small.’ But when I saw him first time, he’s tall and a big guy. But this is not a surprise to me. I’m ready for a fight with everybody – with King Kong, maybe Godzilla … it doesn’t matter.”
Guskov on the potential for a bonus (he got one)
“I came for the bonus. I hope maybe big boss Dana White will give me a bonus because my intention was to finish the fight. I never come to grab a decision. I have a 100 percent finish rate. I finish every time I come – kill or die. I’d buy a house for my family (with a bonus). This is my big dream – I want to buy a house.”
Guskov on what he wants next
“I have big respect for (Anthony Smith). He’s a real ‘Lionheart,’ this guy. It’s only sport. It’s interesting (that we look alike). I like this guy. It’s not personal. Everybody says we look alike. I want to show everybody that I’m the more handsome guy.”
To hear more from Guskov, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 236.
