Jan Blachowicz tied with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323. The Pole was in a difficult situation in the fight with the Uzbek, however, he came out of it and was able to knock out his rival.
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov faced off in the first fight of the main card of the UFC 323 gala in Las Vegas. The experienced former UFC champion came face to face with the success-hungry Uzbek. The clash in the welterweight division was contracted for three rounds.
Jan Błachowicz is a recognized brand, and the Pole’s name is impressive not only among Polish fans. Even foreign fans remembered the Legendary Polish Force and the spectacular knockouts that Janek Blachowicz funded his rivals.
A calm opening of the fight, the fighters exchanged low kicks. Blachowicz hit one with a punch and redness appeared on Guskov’s head on the right side. A series of low kicks by the Pole on the rival’s kicking leg. Good fast left of Bogdan, with which he hit the Pole’s nose. Janek trenches his opponent’s left leg very well and attacks with a left straight. Guskov hit with a strong punch, which knocked Blachowicz away. Jan responds with a specific left straight and this time it was the Uzbek who danced on the feet. Jan Blachowicz turns up the pace and hits with a combination of punches. Guskov responds with a series of punches.
Jan Blachowicz hits with a strong calf kick and adds an accurate left. Guskov also hits with a straight left. Unfortunately Bogdan hits with a powerful right and Blachowicz lands on the ground. A cannonade of punches from the top by the Uzbek, however, Janek survives and goes for his rival’s leg. Unfortunately, nothing came of it and Bogdan has time to work from the top, while still in trouble is Blachowicz. Very bad situation for the Pole, who took a lot of punches and is being cut by more accurate punches from his rival. A difficult round for the former UFC champion, who is fighting for survival. Uzbek bites with elbows from the top. The round unquestionably to the account of Bogdan Guskov.
Unfortunately, at the beginning of the third round, Guskov again broke through the Pole’s guard. This time, however, Blachowicz managed to deflect and did not take the full force of the blow. Good exchange in the middle of the octagon. Another strong, accurate punches from Uzbek. Blachowicz’s kickboxing combination, which Guskov counters with an accurate right. Blachowicz comes at Guskov with punches and hits. The rival looks violated and retreats after the punches. Janek moves in and stuffs his rival with quick straight punches. Good actions by the Pole. Jan Blachowicz hits two punches but Guskov responds with a single accurate punch. Blachowicz hits at the end of the round and has his rival on the boards, this may decide the scoring in this round.
Jan Blachowicz tied with Bogdan Guskov after a majority decision by the judges (28-28, 29-28, 28-28).