Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Rothwell 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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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-11-0HeavyweightUFC

1710Good

Tale of the tape

39-14-0Record24-11-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
78"Reach79"
265 lbsWeight205 lbs
Rothwell MMATeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Ben RothwellNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701
Ryan SpannNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698

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.

1685 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.71
Sig. strikes / min
3.19
43%
Strike accuracy
39%
4.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.14
47%
Strike defense
43%
0.68
Takedown avg.
1.30
34%
Takedown accuracy
35%
70%
Takedown defense
52%
0.41
Submission avg.
1.79

Trajectory

Ben RothwellRyan Spann
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

28 (72%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
7 (18%)
Submission
14 (58%)
4 (10%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann70%
Ben Rothwell 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 70% favorite over Ben Rothwell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ben Rothwell's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1713 vs 1710), separated by just 3 points.

Ryan Spann enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ben Rothwell finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

Ben Rothwell and Ryan Spann share 1 common opponent: Ovince St. Preux.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (split) · 2020
Ovince St. Preux
WinSubmission · 2024