Ryan Spann
Superman
USA
Undefeated newcomer next
Spann will fight fellow heavyweight Mario Pinto at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, according to Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.
ANALYSIS
Even though Spann is 6-6 across his last 12 fights, he has remained perfect at heavyweight and is looking to blemish the record of a fellow HW. Spann may be the underdog against a career 12-0 heavyweight, but he will look to prove there are levels to the UFC's highest division.
Even though Spann is 6-6 across his last 12 fights, he has remained perfect at heavyweight and is looking to blemish the record of a fellow HW. Spann may be the underdog against a career 12-0 heavyweight, but he will look to prove there are levels to the UFC's highest division.
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Remains perfect at heavyweight
Spann defeated Marcus Almeida via KO (punch) at 2:10 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Spann certainly didn't seem like the ideal candidate to move up to heavyweight last July given his age, but he's now 2-0 in his new digs with a pair of stoppage wins on his resume. Spann deserves full marks for recognizing the strengths of his opponent and doing whatever was necessary to stay out of harm's way. He was able to earn his first knockout win since 2022 against Almeida by firing a left up the middle which finished his opponent on the spot. It will be fascinating to see if Spann can continue this hot streak considering he essentially appeared to stall out at 205 pounds. While he plans his next move, Spann will at least do so with an extra $100,000 in his bank accounts, as his efforts here earned Performance of the Night honors.
Spann certainly didn't seem like the ideal candidate to move up to heavyweight last July given his age, but he's now 2-0 in his new digs with a pair of stoppage wins on his resume. Spann deserves full marks for recognizing the strengths of his opponent and doing whatever was necessary to stay out of harm's way. He was able to earn his first knockout win since 2022 against Almeida by firing a left up the middle which finished his opponent on the spot. It will be fascinating to see if Spann can continue this hot streak considering he essentially appeared to stall out at 205 pounds. While he plans his next move, Spann will at least do so with an extra $100,000 in his bank accounts, as his efforts here earned Performance of the Night honors.
Scheduled for UFC Vegas 116
Spann (undisclosed) will fight fellow heavyweight Marcus Almeida at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Spann went from one Vegas card to another. What is daunting about his next fight is that he has taken less than three weeks' notice to prepare for Almeida. Still, Spann will continue to take the move up to heavyweight in stride and log his second win post-move by defeating Buchecha.
Spann went from one Vegas card to another. What is daunting about his next fight is that he has taken less than three weeks' notice to prepare for Almeida. Still, Spann will continue to take the move up to heavyweight in stride and log his second win post-move by defeating Buchecha.
No longer facing Kuniev
Spann (undisclosed) will no longer face Rizvan Kuniev in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Spann had to pull out of the bout, but he won't get a chance to chase UFC win No. 10 at UFC Vegas 113. Jailton Almeida has stepped in to replace him.
It's unclear why Spann had to pull out of the bout, but he won't get a chance to chase UFC win No. 10 at UFC Vegas 113. Jailton Almeida has stepped in to replace him.
Set to face Kuniev
Spann will take on Rizvan Kunien in a light heavyweight duel at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Spann has won two of his last three bouts, most recently besting Lukasz Brzeski via Guillotine Choke back in July. Sitting at 9-6 in the UFC, he'll look for win No. 10 against a fighter in Kuniev who is far less experienced, with just one UFC bout to his name.
Spann has won two of his last three bouts, most recently besting Lukasz Brzeski via Guillotine Choke back in July. Sitting at 9-6 in the UFC, he'll look for win No. 10 against a fighter in Kuniev who is far less experienced, with just one UFC bout to his name.
Earns first win at heavyweight
Spann defeated Lukasz Brzeski via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:47 of Round 1 at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Spann moved up to heavyweight in March following an uneven run at 205 pounds and was knocked out by Waldo Cortes-Acosta. He got his second crack here against arguably the weakest fighter in the division and took full advantage. Brzeski has some power, so Spann didn't even bother engaging with him on the feet. He secured an easy takedown shortly after the opening bell rang and worked towards the guillotine choke which closed the show. Spann has had some strong performances in his career, although he's always been woefully inconsistent. That seems unlikely to change at age 33 in his new digs.
Spann moved up to heavyweight in March following an uneven run at 205 pounds and was knocked out by Waldo Cortes-Acosta. He got his second crack here against arguably the weakest fighter in the division and took full advantage. Brzeski has some power, so Spann didn't even bother engaging with him on the feet. He secured an easy takedown shortly after the opening bell rang and worked towards the guillotine choke which closed the show. Spann has had some strong performances in his career, although he's always been woefully inconsistent. That seems unlikely to change at age 33 in his new digs.