Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Stojnic 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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Denis Stojnic
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Denis Stojnic

“The Menace”

16-3-0Super HeavyweightLFL

1710Good
Ryan Spann
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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-11-0HeavyweightUFC

1710Good

Tale of the tape

16-3-0Record24-11-0
Super HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'5"
TBDReach79"
282 lbsWeight205 lbs
Golden GloryTeamFortis 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.

Denis StojnicNow 1710
If they win+16→ 1726
If they lose-16→ 1694
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.

1487 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.51
Sig. strikes / min
3.19
23%
Strike accuracy
39%
6.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.14
37%
Strike defense
43%
0
Takedown avg.
1.30
TBD
Takedown accuracy
35%
80%
Takedown defense
52%
0.99
Submission avg.
1.79

Trajectory

Denis StojnicRyan Spann
170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (38%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
5 (31%)
Submission
14 (58%)
5 (31%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann70%
Denis Stojnic 30%Elo baseline: 50%

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

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1710 vs 1710), separated by just 0 points.

Denis Stojnic enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Ryan Spann enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Denis Stojnic finishes 69% 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.