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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jovan Leka 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”

24-12-0HeavyweightUFC

1696Good

Tale of the tape

14-2-0Record24-12-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
75"Reach79"
259 lbsWeight205 lbs
Family Fight TeamTeamFortis 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.

Jovan LekaNow 1698
If they win+16→ 1714
If they lose-16→ 1682
Ryan SpannNow 1696
If they win+12→ 1708
If they lose-12→ 1684

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.

1536 · 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.

1.60
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
75%
Strike accuracy
40%
0.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
44%
Strike defense
43%
1
Takedown avg.
1.21
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
56%
Takedown defense
59%
1
Submission avg.
1.66

Trajectory

Jovan LekaRyan Spann
16001650170020252026

Win method breakdown

8 (57%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
4 (29%)
Submission
14 (58%)
2 (14%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann62%
Jovan Leka 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 62% favorite over Jovan Leka in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jovan Leka's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1698 vs 1696), separated by just 2 points.

Jovan Leka enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Jovan Leka finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

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.