Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov – 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, Johnny “Puna” Walker will take on Bogdan “Czarevitch” Medic in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

Walker brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 82″ reach. In contrast, Medic, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Walker has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.87 per minute. On the other hand, Medic boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.13 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Johnny Walker 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, Johnny Walker is coming in with a 21-9-0 (1 NC) record. Walker will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in June.

Medic, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Johnny Walker on June 22, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 16-3-0 record.

Johnny Walker has a orthodox fighting stance with an 82″ reach. The 32-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.

Johnny Walker stats

→ Walker’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Walker lands 3.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Walker’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Walker’s takedown average is 0.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Walker’s takedown defense is 57%.

Walker comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Medic fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 3.13 significant strikes per minute. Johnny Walker also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.45 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Medic’s 0 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Bogdan Guskov stats

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

Bogdan spent, on average, 5:13 minutes in the Octagon, and Johnny has an average fight time of 6:43 minutes.

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

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