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Combat Edge Intelligence

Devin Clark 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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Devin Clark
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Devin Clark

“Brown Bear”

14-9-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1609Solid
Ryan Spann
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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-12-0HeavyweightUFC

1696Good

Tale of the tape

14-9-0Record24-12-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'5"
75"Reach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Ryan Spann is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Devin Clark carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Devin ClarkNow 1609
If they win+20→ 1629
If they lose-12→ 1597
Ryan SpannNow 1696
If they win+9→ 1705
If they lose-15→ 1681

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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1678 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.03
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
54%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
44%
Strike defense
43%
2.17
Takedown avg.
1.21
33%
Takedown accuracy
0%
59%
Takedown defense
59%
0.08
Submission avg.
1.66

Trajectory

Devin ClarkRyan Spann
16001650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (29%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
1 (7%)
Submission
14 (58%)
9 (64%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann73%
Devin Clark 27%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 73% favorite over Devin Clark in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Ryan Spann holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1696 to 1609, a 87-point edge.

Devin Clark enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Devin Clark finishes 36% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

Devin Clark and Ryan Spann share 2 common opponents: Ion Cutelaba and Anthony Smith.

Ryan Spann carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossSubmission · 2020
Anthony Smith
LossDecision - Split · 2023
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Ion Cutelaba
WinSubmission · 2022