Best fights of Ryan Spann
Over 14 years as a professional, Ryan Spann has compiled a 24-12 (21) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ryan Spann submits Ovince Saint Preux
On October 5, 2024 Ryan Spann faced Ovince Saint Preux in a heavyweight bout. Spann was 33 years old with a record of 21-10, and Preux was 41 with a record of 27-17. Spann was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Preux was coming off a win. Spann submitted Ovince Saint Preux via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Ryan Spann KOs Antônio Rogério Nogueira
On May 11, 2019 Ryan Spann faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a middleweight bout. Spann was 27 years old with a record of 15-5, and Nogueira was 42 with a record of 23-8. Spann was on a 5-fight winning streak and Nogueira was coming off a win. Spann stopped Antônio Rogério Nogueira via KO in the 1st round.
3. Ryan Spann loses to Anthony Smith in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 26, 2023 Ryan Spann faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Spann was 32 years old with a record of 21-8, and Smith was 35 with a record of 36-18. Spann was coming off a loss and Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak. Spann lost via split decision. Went the distance with Smith.
4. Ryan Spann KOs Alex Nicholson
On January 26, 2018 Ryan Spann fought Alex Nicholson for the vacant inaugural LFA light heavyweight title. Spann was 26 years old with a record of 12-5, and Nicholson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spann was on a 2-fight winning streak. Spann stopped Alex Nicholson via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ryan Spann defeats Randy McCarty
On February 1, 2014 Ryan Spann fought Randy McCarty for the vacant Hero FC middleweight title. Spann was 22 years old with a record of 4-0, and McCarty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spann was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Spann won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Ryan Spann submits Ion Cuțelaba
On May 14, 2022 Ryan Spann faced Ion Cuțelaba in a light heavyweight bout. Spann was 30 years old with a record of 19-7, and Cuțelaba was 28 with a record of 16-6-1. Spann was coming off a loss, while Cuțelaba was coming off a win. Spann submitted Ion Cuțelaba via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Ryan Spann submits LeMarcus Tucker
On September 22, 2017 Ryan Spann faced LeMarcus Tucker in a light heavyweight bout. Spann was 26 years old with a record of 10-5, and Tucker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spann was coming off a loss. Spann submitted LeMarcus Tucker via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Ryan Spann KOs Myron Dennis
On November 10, 2017 Ryan Spann faced Myron Dennis in a light heavyweight bout. Spann was 26 years old with a record of 11-5, and Dennis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spann was coming off a win. Spann stopped Myron Dennis via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ryan Spann submits Emiliano Sordi in 26 seconds
On June 19, 2018 Ryan Spann faced Emiliano Sordi in a light heavyweight bout. Spann was 26 years old with a record of 13-5, and Sordi was 27 with a record of 16-6. Spann was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sordi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Spann submitted Emiliano Sordi via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Ryan Spann submits Roman Pizzolato in 20 seconds
On May 13, 2017 Ryan Spann faced Roman Pizzolato in a middleweight bout. Spann was 25 years old with a record of 9-4, and Pizzolato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spann was on a 2-fight losing streak. Spann submitted Roman Pizzolato via guillotine choke in the 1st round.