Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Smith vs Ryan Spann

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Anthony Smith
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Anthony Smith

“Lionheart”

38-22-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1674Good
Ryan Spann
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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-11-0HeavyweightUFC

1710Good

Tale of the tape

38-22-0Record24-11-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
76"Reach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Factory XTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Ryan Spann is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Anthony Smith carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony SmithNow 1674
If they win+13→ 1687
If they lose-11→ 1663
Ryan SpannNow 1710
If they win+11→ 1721
If they lose-13→ 1697

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1713 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.20
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
49%
Strike accuracy
40%
4.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
45%
Strike defense
43%
0.44
Takedown avg.
1.21
24%
Takedown accuracy
0%
50%
Takedown defense
59%
0.61
Submission avg.
1.66

Trajectory

Anthony SmithRyan Spann
17002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

20 (53%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
15 (39%)
Submission
14 (58%)
3 (8%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann76%
Anthony Smith 24%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 76% favorite over Anthony Smith in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Ryan Spann holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1710 to 1674, a 36-point edge.

Anthony Smith enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ryan Spann enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Anthony Smith finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann share 1 common opponent: Dominick Reyes.

Ryan Spann carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossTKO · 2024
Dominick Reyes
WinKO · 2022