Introduction
Ryan Spann (born August 24, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2013, he has also fought for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he was the Light Heavyweight Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After compiling a 3-1 amateur record as a Middleweight and Welterweight, Spann started his professional career in 2013. He fought under various promotions, notably the regional Legacy Fighting Championship and Legacy Fighting Alliance where he was the Light Heavyweight Champion. He amassed a record of 13-5 prior participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series
Spann appeared in Dana White Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 3 on July 25, 2017 against Karl Roberson. He lost the fight by knockout due to elbows in round one.
Spann's second appearance inDana White's Contender Series- Season 2, Episode 2 came on June 19, 2018 against Emiliano Sordi. He won the fight via guillotine choke in round one and he was awarded a UFC contract.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Spann made his UFC debut on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders, facing Luis Henrique, replacing injuredMark Godbeer He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Spann's second UFC fight cameon 11 May 2019, 2019 at UFC 237 against Antônio Rogério Nogueira. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Spann faced Devin Clark on October 12, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson. He won the fight via submission in round two.
Spann was briefly linked to face Ovince Saint Preux on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. However, promotion matchmakers elected to go in another direction and the pairing was scrapped from the event. Instead, Spann was booked against Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night 171 on March 21, 2020 in London, England. However, the event was cancelled.
Championships and accomplishments
- Legacy Fighting Alliance
- Legacy Fighting Alliance Light Heavyweight Champion (One times) vs. Alex Nicholson.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–5 | Devin Clark | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson | October 12, 2019 | 2 | 2:01 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Antônio Rogério Nogueira | KO (punches) | UFC 237 | May 11, 2019 | 1 | 2:07 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–5 | Luis Henrique | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders | September 22, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–5 | Emiliano Sordi | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 10 | June 19, 2018 | 1 | 0:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Alex Nicholson | KO (punches) | LFA 32 | January 26, 2018 | 1 | 4:24 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | Won the vacant LFA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–5 | Myron Dennis | KO (punches) | LFA 27 | November 10, 2017 | 1 | 3:08 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | LeMarcus Tucker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFA 23 | September 22, 2017 | 1 | 2:55 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5 | Karl Roberson | KO (elbows) | Dana White's Contender Series 3 | July 25, 2017 | 1 | 0:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Roman Pizzolato | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Fighting Championships 72 | May 13, 2017 | 1 | 0:20 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Trevin Giles | Decision (split) | LFA 3 | February 10, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 9–3 | Robert Drysdale | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFC 58 | July 22, 2016 | 2 | 2:58 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | For the vacant Legacy FC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Aaron Davis | Submission (guillotine choke) | LFC 52 | May 5, 2016 | 1 | 2:53 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Leo Leite | Decision (unanimous) | LFC 48 | May 5, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | For the Legacy FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Larry Crowe | KO (punches) | LFC 42 | June 26, 2015 | 1 | 0:08 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Dwight Gipson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Vengeance Fighting Alliance: Round 5 | May 9, 2015 | 1 | 4:39 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Artenas Young | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fury Fighting 4 | February 13, 2015 | 3 | 2:32 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Brandon Farran | TKO (punches) | Hero FC:Best of the Best 3 | September 12, 2014 | 1 | 0:21 | Brownsville, Texas, United States | Lost the Hero FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Randy McCarty | Decision (unanimous) | Hero FC 1: Best of the Best | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Harlingen, Texas, United States | Won the Hero FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Jhonoven Pati | Submission | Hero FC: Texas Pride | September 28, 2013 | 1 | 2:32 | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Brandon Atkins | Submission (guillotine choke) | Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2 | June 21, 2013 | 1 | 0:44 | Pharr, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Steven Zamora | Submission | El Orgullo del Valle | March 16, 2013 | 1 | 2:25 | Pharr, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Aaron Lebrun | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Vengeance Fighting Alliance: Round 1 | February 16, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States |