Ryan Spann
Superman
USA
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.
Fight Log
Loading Fight Log...
More Fantasy News
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.
Taking on Brzeski in July
Spann will fight Lukasz Brzeski at UFC 318 on July 19, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Spann will head into the bout looking to bounce back from his recent defeat at the hands of Waldo Cortes-Acosta in March. The 6-foot-5 American will take slight advantages in both height and reach into the fight against the 33-year-old Polish fighter. The American submission specialist will almost certainly look to use the ground game in this one, though Brzeski owns a perfect professional record in submission finishes, albeit with only two such finishes in his career.
Spann will head into the bout looking to bounce back from his recent defeat at the hands of Waldo Cortes-Acosta in March. The 6-foot-5 American will take slight advantages in both height and reach into the fight against the 33-year-old Polish fighter. The American submission specialist will almost certainly look to use the ground game in this one, though Brzeski owns a perfect professional record in submission finishes, albeit with only two such finishes in his career.
Move to heavyweight fails
Spann lost to Waldo Cortes-Acosta via TKO (punches) at 4:48 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Spann's move up from light heavyweight to heavyweight didn't go as planned. His cardio, a major issue at 205 pounds, appeared no better in the higher weight class. He was semi-competitive in some early striking exchanges between the two men before fading massively later on. Spann also absorbed a couple fouls from Cortes-Acosta which didn't help matters. It almost certainly wouldn't have mattered either way. Spann's future plans are unclear, but at 33 years old and sporting a 1-3 record in his past four fights, he may have no say in the matter.
Spann's move up from light heavyweight to heavyweight didn't go as planned. His cardio, a major issue at 205 pounds, appeared no better in the higher weight class. He was semi-competitive in some early striking exchanges between the two men before fading massively later on. Spann also absorbed a couple fouls from Cortes-Acosta which didn't help matters. It almost certainly wouldn't have mattered either way. Spann's future plans are unclear, but at 33 years old and sporting a 1-3 record in his past four fights, he may have no say in the matter.