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"Superman"

Ryan Spann

Light Heavyweight Division

22-10-0 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

13

Wins by Submission

16

First Round Finishes

Ryan Spann
  • Last fight

    Win
    Ryan Spann
    Ovince Saint Preux

    Spann vs Saint Preux

    Oct. 5, 2024

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Info

Learn more about Ryan Spann's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Memphis, United States
Trains at
Fortis MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
33
Height
77.00
Weight
225.30
Octagon Debut
Jul. 25, 2017
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
45.50
  • Pro since 2013
     
  • Six wins by KO, 13 by submission (10 guillotine, 3 rear naked choke)
     
  • 16 first round finishes
     
  • Has won 12 of his last 16 and three of his last six
     
  • Lost 2016 bout to UFC vet Robert Drysdale
     
  • Origin of nickname: “It really should be ‘Superman Jr.’ because my dad is also called ‘Superman.’ Somehow, I ended up with it as well.”

UFC 307 (10/5/24) Spann submitted Ovince Saint Preux via guillotine choke at 1:35 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (4/27/24) Spann was stopped by Bogdan Guskov via strikes at 3:16 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (8/26/23) Spann lost a three round split decision to Anthony Smith 

UFC Fight Night (3/11/23) Spann was submitted by Nikita Krylov via triangle choke at 3:38 of the first round 

UFC 281 (11/12/22) Spann knocked out Dominick Reyes at 1:20 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (5/14/22) Spann submitted Ion Cutelaba via guillotine choke at 2:22 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Spann was submitted by Anthony Smith via rear naked choke at 3:47 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (3/13/21) Spann stopped Misha Cirkunov via strikes at 1:11 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/19/20) Spann was knocked out by Johnny Walker at 2:43 of the first round

UFC 249 (5/9/20) Spann won a three round split decision over Sam Alvey

UFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Spann submitted Devin Clark via guillotine choke at 2:01 of the second round

UFC 237 (5/11/19) Spann knocked out Rogerio Nogueira at 2:07 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/22/18) Spann won a three round unanimous decision over Luis Henrique

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2

Week Two (6/19/18) Spann submitted Emiliano Sordi via guillotine choke at :26 of round one

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 1

Week Three (7/25/17) Spann was knocked out by Karl Roberson at :15 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at 18 months old due to my older brother (by 10 years and 20 days) wanting to start Tae Kwon Do while my mother worked two jobs to provide for us. I’ve trained in several disciplines growing up (Six, although holding a black belt in none).

What ranks and titles have you held? Two amateur titles and one pro title.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The ability to give my children what I didn’t have.

What was your job before you started fighting? I always trained full-time

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 9-1 record, two titles

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Kicks