Overview
- Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov meet in a three-round light heavyweight bout on Saturday, Dec. 6, at T-Mobile Arena, slated to open the UFC 323 pay-per-view main card.
- Ranked No. 5, Blachowicz faces No. 11 Guskov in a matchup with clear implications for divisional positioning and potential title conversations.
- Blachowicz said his injuries are behind him after a clean camp and vowed not to leave it to the judges, emphasizing a push for a finish.
- Guskov highlighted his speed and fight IQ to counter Blachowicz’s power and enters with four straight finishes since his 2023 debut, including a first-round KO of Nikita Krylov.
- DraftKings lists Blachowicz as a slight favorite (-125 to +105), and predictions vary, with some analysts calling for a Blachowicz decision and others picking Guskov on the cards.