Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ryan Spann
23-11
1 Win Streak
Age
33
Height
6'5"
Weight
252 lbs
Reach
79"
Avg Fight Time
05:26
Gym
Fortis MMA
UFC Record
9-6(15 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 4 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 6R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
87%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Memphis, United States
Last Fight2025-07-19
LB
W - Lukasz Brzeski
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
LH
vs Luis Henrique
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:47
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:47
WIN
MC
vs Misha Cirkunov
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:11
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:11
LOSS
JW
vs Johnny Walker
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:43
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:43
WIN
DC
vs Devin Clark
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 2:01
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 2:01
LOSS
WC
vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 4:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 4:48
LOSS
BG
vs Bogdan Guskov
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 3:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 3:16
LOSS
AS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:38
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:38
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 2:22
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 2:22
WIN
LB
vs Lukasz Brzeski
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 2:47
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 2:47
WIN
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 1:35
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 1:35
WIN
DR
vs Dominick Reyes
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:20
WIN
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje· 2020-05-09
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rogerio Nogueira
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
1.30 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Ryan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Master Level
47%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Guillotines
37%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
32%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Overhands
32%
Mount
32%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
26%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (47%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (84%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 180% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 4 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#14
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke Standing (4x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and Strike Def% (43%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 87% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 14 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (180% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc73%
Clinch
84% acc8%
Ground
70% acc19%
Striking Differential-0.95/min
3.19 landed/min4.14 absorbed/min
3.19
Landed/Min
4.14
Absorbed/Min
0.98
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed294
Sig. Strikes Attempted752
Key Insights
Ryan is a distance-first striker, with 73% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 34% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
35%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
15
Total
23
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.30
TD / 15min
1.79
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
23
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
80%
R2
20%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Active submission threat (1.79/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
294
1.04
Ratio
Absorbed
284
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/5
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
19.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.6
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
180%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (19.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 180% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:52
R2 Control
0:38
R3 Control
1:07
R1 to Final
+131%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-5.4pp
Body
+6.3pp
Leg
-1.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3058
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 5
20% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights