Combat Edge Intelligence

Dan Severn 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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Dan Severn
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Dan Severn

“The Beast”

101-19-7Heavyweight

1715Good
Ryan Spann
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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-11-0HeavyweightUFC

1710Good

Tale of the tape

101-19-7Record24-11-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'5"
TBDReach79"
253 lbsWeight205 lbs
The Beast AcademyTeamFortis 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.

Dan SevernNow 1715
If they win+12→ 1727
If they lose-12→ 1703
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.

1484 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
3.19
TBD
Strike accuracy
39%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.14
TBD
Strike defense
43%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.30
TBD
Takedown accuracy
35%
TBD
Takedown defense
52%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.79

Trajectory

Dan SevernRyan Spann
1700175020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

23 (23%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
54 (53%)
Submission
14 (58%)
24 (24%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann66%
Dan Severn 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 66% favorite over Dan Severn in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dan Severn's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1715 vs 1710), separated by just 5 points.

Ryan Spann enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Dan Severn finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

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