Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Bogdan “Czarevitch” Guskov will take on Billy Elekana in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

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

With a 48% striking accuracy, Guskov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.13 per minute. On the other hand, Elekana boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 32-year-old, Bogdan Guskov is coming in with a 16-3-0 record. Guskov will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Elekana, meanwhile, is coming off a against Bogdan Guskov on April 27, 2024, at and holds a 7-1-1 record.

Bogdan Guskov has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 29-year-old Billy Elekana is an southpaw fighter with a — 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.

Bogdan Guskov stats

→ Guskov’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Guskov lands 3.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Guskov’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Guskov’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Guskov’s takedown defense is 66%.

Guskov comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.13 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Elekana fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Bogdan Guskov also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Elekana’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Billy Elekana stats

→ Elekana’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Elekana lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Elekana’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Elekana’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Elekana’s takedown defense is 0%.

Billy spent, on average, minutes in the Octagon, and Bogdan has an average fight time of 5:13 minutes.

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

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