'Partner' of the Walker brothers, Guskov wins with a 'knockout' in the first round at UFC Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: UFC News

Bogdan Guskov took no notice of Nikita Krylov and knocked out the Ukrainian in the first round. With Walter Walker In the corner, the Uzbek secured another first-round victory in the fight that opened the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi, this Saturday (26). In celebration, the Brazilian and the victor rowed together on the octagon fence.

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Bogdan Guskov earns the 18th victory on his professional record with the results in the United Arab Emirates. The Walker brothers' "partner" has only three losses on record. In the interview, still in the octagon, he celebrated being in the top 10, but didn't challenge anyone.

Nikita Krylov He now has 11 career losses. At 33 years old, 'The Miner' has 30 wins.

Power in the right hand defined

Krylov took the initiative, despite the apprehension and double-checking. The Ukrainian invested in high kicks and punches. The fighters moved around a lot in the octagon. Guskov tried a combination that didn't land with any impact. Nikita landed a good straight. The fight began to heat up. The exchanges set the tone. Powerful strikes were attempted. Bogdan went for it with a good combination, trying to corner his opponent, and Krylov responded with punches and high kicks that were well dodged by the Walker partner. Krylov attempted a medium kick that was met with a good straight. The fight continued to be lively. At the beginning of the last minute of the first round, Bogdan Guskov landed a strong right hand, which resulted in a knockdown, and the Uzbek went for the knockout. With the follow-up on the ground, the technical knockout was scored.

Watch Guskov's knockout of Krylov

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UFC Abu Dhabi Results

MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker by split decision of the judges (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Jose Ochoa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4min18s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout (elbow and punches) at 2:59 of R2

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Ibo Aslan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) 5 min into R2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday derrotou Marcus Buchecha in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)