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Ryan Spann Record, stats and next fight

24-12-0 (W-L-D)

7Wins by knockout
14Wins by submission
18First round finishes
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Stats and record

36Pro fights
88%Finish rate
17UFC fights
4Title fights
4Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO7 (29 %)
Submission14 (58 %)
Decision3 (13 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO6 (50 %)
Submission3 (25 %)
Decision3 (25 %)

Profile

Age
35 years
Born
August 24, 1991
Birthplace
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Height
6'5" (196 cm)
Weight
249 lbs (113 kg)
Reach
79" (201 cm)
Division
Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Team
Fortis MMA
UFC debut
September 22, 2018

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Mário Pinto

    UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse · Sep 5, 2026 · Paris, France

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:55
  2. Win

    vs Marcus Buchecha Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal · Apr 25, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:10
  3. Win

    vs Łukasz Brzeski

    UFC 318 · Jul 19, 2025 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:37
  4. Loss

    vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta

    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 · Mar 15, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:48
  5. Win

    vs Ovince Saint Preux Bonus

    UFC 307 · Oct 5, 2024 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:35
  6. Loss

    vs Bogdan Guskov

    UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez · Apr 27, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:16
  7. Loss

    vs Anthony Smith

    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Nikita Krylov

    UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili · Mar 11, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:38
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  1. Win

    vs Dominick Reyes

    UFC 281 · Nov 12, 2022 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:20
  2. Win

    vs Ion Cuțelaba Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić · May 14, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:22
  3. Loss

    vs Anthony Smith

    UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann · Sep 18, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:47
  4. Win

    vs Misha Cirkunov Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad · Mar 13, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:11
  5. Loss

    vs Johnny Walker

    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley · Sep 19, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:43
  6. Win

    vs Sam Alvey

    UFC 249 · May 9, 2020 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Devin Clark

    UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson · Oct 12, 2019 · Tampa, Florida, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:01
  8. Win

    vs Antônio Rogério Nogueira

    UFC 237 · May 11, 2019 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:07
  9. Win

    vs Luis Henrique

    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders · Sep 22, 2018 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Emiliano Sordi

    Dana White's Contender Series 10 · Jun 19, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:26
  11. Win

    vs Alex Nicholson Title

    LFA 32 · Jan 26, 2018 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:24
  12. Win

    vs Myron Dennis

    LFA 27 · Nov 10, 2017 · Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:08
  13. Win

    vs LeMarcus Tucker

    LFA 23 · Sep 22, 2017 · Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:55
  14. Loss

    vs Karl Roberson

    Dana White's Contender Series 3 · Jul 25, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (elbows)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:15
  15. Win

    vs Roman Pizzolato

    World FC 72 · May 13, 2017 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:20
  16. Loss

    vs Trevin Giles

    LFA 3 · Feb 10, 2017 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  17. Loss

    vs Robert Drysdale Title

    Legacy FC 58 · Jul 22, 2016 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:58
  18. Win

    vs Aaron Davis

    Legacy FC 52 · Mar 25, 2016 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:53
  19. Loss

    vs Leo Leite Title

    Legacy FC 48 · Nov 13, 2015 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  20. Win

    vs Larry Crowe

    Legacy FC 42 · Jun 26, 2015 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:08
  21. Win

    vs Dwight Gipson

    Vengeance Fighting Alliance: Round 5 · May 9, 2015 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:39
  22. Win

    vs Artenas Young

    Fury FC 4 · Feb 13, 2015 · Humble, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:32
  23. Loss

    vs Brandon Farran

    Hero FC: Best of the Best 3 · Sep 12, 2014 · Brownsville, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:21
  24. Win

    vs Randy McCarty Title

    Hero FC: Best of the Best 1 · Feb 1, 2014 · Harlingen, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  25. Win

    vs Jhonoven Pati

    Hero FC: Texas Pride · Sep 28, 2013 · Beaumont, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:32
  26. Win

    vs Brandon Atkins

    Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2 · Jun 21, 2013 · Pharr, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:44
  27. Win

    vs Steven Zamora

    El Orgullo del Valle · Mar 16, 2013 · Pharr, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:25
  28. Win

    vs Aaron Lebrun

    Vengeance Fighting Alliance: Round 1 · Feb 16, 2013 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Ryan Spann, known as “Superman”, competes in the UFC heavyweight division and comes from the United States.

His professional record stands at 24 wins and 12 losses. Of those wins, 7 came by KO or TKO, 14 by submission and 3 on the scorecards, a 88% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders against Luis Henrique (win). He has since gone 10-7 in 17 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on September 5, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse, he lost to Mário Pinto by TKO (punches) in the second round.

His career includes 4 title fights and 4 performance bonuses.

He stands 196 cm and has a 201 cm reach.

He trains at Fortis MMA out of Beaumont, Texas, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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