Ryan Spann

"Superman"

MMA Record: 23-11-0
UFC Record: 9-6-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Ryan Spann "Superman" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Ryan Spann has 9 wins in the UFC. Ryan Spann lands an average of 3.19 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.3 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

15
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Ryan Spann, a formidable athlete in the mixed martial arts world, has amassed an impressive record of 23 wins, 11 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the Light Heavyweight division (205 lbs.), he stands tall at 6' 5" with a reach of 79". In terms of fighting style, Spann demonstrates an average of 3.19 significant strikes per minute, landing 39% of his attempts. He absorbs an average of 4.14 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 43%. Additionally, he averages 1.3 takedowns every 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 34%, and makes 1.8 submission attempts in the same time frame. Throughout his UFC career, Spann has achieved notable victories, including a significant win against Misha Cirkunov, who held an ELO rating of 1073 at the time. In recent years, he faced Anthony Smith on August 26, 2023, resulting in a loss via decision (S-DEC). On April 27, 2024, he suffered another defeat against Bogdan Guskov due to a knockout/technical knockout caused by punches. However, Spann bounced back with a win over Ovince Saint Preux on October 5, 2024, securing the victory via submission using a guillotine choke. His next fight, on March 15, 2025, ended in another loss against Waldo Cortes Acosta due to a knockout/technical knockout caused by punches. Most recently, on July 19, 2025, Spann claimed victory over Lukasz Brzeski once again using the guillotine choke submission technique.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1073

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 5'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
79'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Aug 24 1991
Age
34
Peak ELO
1091
ELO Rank
256 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
327-161-3
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1037.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1012.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.19
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
39%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.14
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
43%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.3
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
34%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Ryan Spann Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-07-19 UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 Lukasz Brzeski SUB Guillotine Choke 1 2:47 Win
2025-03-15 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 Waldo Cortes Acosta KO/TKO Punches 2 4:48 Loss
2024-10-05 UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. Ovince Saint Preux SUB Guillotine Choke 1 1:35 Win
2024-04-27 UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez Bogdan Guskov KO/TKO Punches 2 3:16 Loss
2023-08-26 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie Anthony Smith S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2023-03-11 UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili Nikita Krylov SUB Triangle Choke 1 3:38 Loss
2022-11-12 UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Dominick Reyes KO/TKO Punch 1 1:20 Win
2022-05-14 UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Ion Cutelaba SUB Guillotine Choke 1 2:22 Win
2021-09-18 UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann Anthony Smith SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 3:47 Loss
2021-03-13 UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad Misha Cirkunov KO/TKO Punches 1 1:11 Win
2020-09-19 UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley Johnny Walker KO/TKO Punches 1 2:43 Loss
2020-05-09 UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Sam Alvey S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-10-12 UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Devin Clark SUB Guillotine Choke 2 2:01 Win
2019-05-11 UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade Rogerio Nogueira KO/TKO Punch 1 2:07 Win
2018-09-22 UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders Luis Henrique U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Ryan Spann ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
15 2025-07-19 Lukasz Brzeski 962 Win +17 1077
14 2025-03-15 Waldo Cortes Acosta 1065 Loss -17 1060
13 2024-10-05 Ovince Saint Preux 1059 Win +21 1077
12 2024-04-27 Bogdan Guskov 1006 Loss -19 1056
11 2023-08-26 Anthony Smith 1105 Loss 0 1075
10 2023-03-11 Nikita Krylov 1100 Loss -16 1075
9 2022-11-12 Dominick Reyes 1061 Win +21 1091
8 2022-05-14 Ion Cutelaba 1029 Win +20 1070
7 2021-09-18 Anthony Smith 1122 Loss -13 1050
6 2021-03-13 Misha Cirkunov 1073 Win +22 1063
5 2020-09-19 Johnny Walker 1037 Loss -17 1041
4 2020-05-09 Sam Alvey 1019 Win 0 1058
3 2019-10-12 Devin Clark 1016 Win +20 1058
2 2019-05-11 Rogerio Nogueira 1048 Win +22 1038
1 2018-09-22 Luis Henrique 994 Win +16 1016

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