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UFC Heavyweight

Marcus Buchecha VS Ryan Spann

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

5-3-1 Record 24-12-0
36 Age 34
188 cm Height 196 cm
197 cm Reach 201 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
100% Finish rate 88%
20% KO rate 29%
80% Sub rate 58%

Result Summary

Ryan Spann def. Marcus Buchecha TKO (punch) · R2 2:10

Ryan Spann delivered a spectacular highlight-reel finish against grappling ace Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida. The first round was highly competitive and tense, as Buchecha looked for openings to implement his world-class ground game while Spann managed the distance to keep it standing. Early in the second round, Spann found his perfect range. He capitalized on a slight opening and unleashed a devastating, lightning-fast combination that instantly dropped Buchecha to the canvas, earning a crushing knockout victory at the 2:10 mark.

Fight Overview

A fascinating heavyweight clash between multi-time BJJ world champion Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and the explosive Ryan 'Superman' Spann. Spann's speed advantage from moving up in weight will be tested by Buchecha's unparalleled ground game.

Keys to Victory

Marcus Buchecha

  1. Survive Spann's notoriously fast first-round onslaught by maintaining a tight, high guard.
  2. Initiate clinch situations to smoothly transition into his world-class jiu-jitsu game.
  3. Attack leg kicks to slow Spann down before shooting for a power double leg.

Ryan Spann

  1. Exploit his 4cm reach advantage and blistering hand speed with early 1-2 straight combinations.
  2. Threaten with the guillotine choke or uppercut if Buchecha shoots predictably.
  3. Defend all takedowns vigorously to force Buchecha into a striking affair where Spann excels.

Last 5 fights

Marcus Buchecha

  1. D Kennedy Nzechukwu R3 5:00 · 13 DEC 2025
  2. L Martin Buday Decision · R3 5:00 · 26 JUL 2025
  3. W Amir Aliakbari Submission · R1 3:15 · 9 NOV 2024
  4. L Oumar Kane Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 AUG 2023
  5. W Kirill Grishenko Submission · R1 1:04 · 27 AUG 2022

Ryan Spann

  1. W Łukasz Brzeski Submission · R1 2:37 · 19 JUL 2025
  2. L Waldo Cortes-Acosta KO · R2 4:48 · 15 MAR 2025
  3. W Ovince Saint Preux Submission · R1 1:35 · 5 OCT 2024
  4. L Bogdan Guskov TKO · R2 3:16 · 27 APR 2024
  5. L Anthony Smith Decision · R3 5:00 · 26 AUG 2023

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