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Personal Information
| Full Name | Ryan Jamari Spann |
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1991 |
| Age | 31 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Nickname | Superman |
Ryan Spann News
Ryan Spann: A Brief Biography
Ryan Jamari Spann is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the Light Heavyweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has been involved in professional MMA since 2013 and has previously fought for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he held the Light Heavyweight Championship title. Currently, he holds the #8 ranking in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Latest News Update for Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann lost to Nikita Krylov at UFC Fight Night 221 on March 11th, 2023 via a triangle choke submission in the first round.
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Ryan Spann Facts
| Birth Place | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1.5 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $140,000 |
| Age | 31 |
| MMA Debut | 2013 |
| MMA Record | 21-8 |
| Achievements | LFA Light Heavyweight Champion |
| Children | Ryan Jr., Cheyenne and Yahsir |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Ryan Spann was raised in Westwood, Memphis, Tennessee and began practicing martial arts at a young age. He had an amateur record of 3-1 as a Middleweight and Welterweight before starting his professional career in 2013. He competed in various promotions, including the Legacy Fighting Championship and Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he held the Light Heavyweight Championship title. Prior to his participation in Dana White's Contender Series, he had amassed a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses.
Ryan Spann’s Career in Dana White’s Contender Series
Ryan Spann had two appearances in Dana White's Contender Series. During his first appearance on July 25, 2017, he was defeated by Karl Roberson via knockout in the first round. However, in his second appearance on June 19, 2018, he secured a win against Emiliano Sordi via a first-round guillotine choke submission, which earned him a contract with the UFC.
Ryan Spann’s Career in UFC
Ryan Spann made his UFC debut on September 22, 2012 at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders against Luis Henrique whom he defeated via unanimous decision. Since then, he has won seven out of his nine fights in the UFC, including victories over Antônio Rogério Nogueira, Devin Clark, and Misha Cirkunov. He has also earned two Performance of the Night awards for his wins against Cirkunov and Ion Cuțelaba. However, Spann's UFC career has not been without setbacks, as he has suffered losses to Johnny Walker and Anthony Smith. His most recent fight was a knockout victory over Dominick Reyes at UFC 281.
Ryan Spann Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 21-8 | Nikita Krylov | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili | March 11, 2023 | 1 | 3:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 21–7 | Dominick Reyes | KO (punches) | UFC 281 | November 12, 2022 | 1 | 1:20 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 20–7 | Ion Cuțelaba | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić | May 14, 2022 | 1 | 2:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 19–7 | Anthony Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 1 | 3:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 19–6 | Misha Cirkunov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | March 13, 2021 | 1 | 1:11 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 18–6 | Johnny Walker | KO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley | September 19, 2020 | 1 | 2:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 18–5 | Sam Alvey | Decision (split) | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0:15 | 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 |
| Loss | 9–3 | Robert Drysdale | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy FC 58 | July 22, 2016 | 2 | 2:58 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States |
| Win | 9–2 | Aaron Davis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legacy FC 52 | Mar 25, 2016 | 1 | 2:53 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States |
| Loss | 8–2 | Leo Leite | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 48 | Nov 13, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States |
| Win | 8–1 | Larry Crowe | KO (punches) | Legacy FC 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 |
| Win | 5–0 | Randy McCarty | Decision (unanimous) | Hero FC 1: Best of the Best | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Harlingen, Texas, United States |
| Win | 4–0 | Jhonoven Pati | Submission (guillotine choke) | 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 (rear-naked choke) | 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 |
Ryan Spann’s Most Popular Fights
Ryan Spann vs. Dominick Reyes
On November 12, 2022, Ryan Spann fought against Dominick Reyes at UFC 281. During the weigh-ins, Spann weighed in at 206.6 pounds, which was slightly over the non-title fight limit for the light heavyweight division. As a result, the bout proceeded at a catchweight and Spann was fined 20% of his purse, which was given to his opponent, Reyes. However, despite this setback, Spann managed to secure a victory in the first round by knocking out Reyes.
Ryan Spann vs. Devin Clark
On October 12, 2019, Ryan Spann fought against Devin Clark at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson. Spann managed to secure a submission victory over Clark in the second round.
FAQs on Ryan Spann
What is Ryan Spann's nickname?
Ryan Spann's nickname is "Superman".
What is Ryan Spann's record in the UFC?
Ryan Spann has a UFC record of 7 wins and 3 losses in the UFC.
What weight class does Ryan Spann compete in?
Ryan Spann competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC.
Last Updated On 12th March 2023
