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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ruslan Magomedov 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

15-3-0Record24-12-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height6'5"
78,0"Reach79"
249 lbsWeight205 lbs
Fight Club Berkut· 1633 avg Elo · 11 ratedTeamFortis 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.

Ruslan MagomedovNow 1697
If they win+16→ 1713
If they lose-16→ 1681
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.

1599 · 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.

4.02
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
48%
Strike accuracy
40%
1.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
66%
Strike defense
43%
0.33
Takedown avg.
1.21
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
89%
Takedown defense
59%
0
Submission avg.
1.66

Trajectory

Ruslan MagomedovRyan Spann
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
2 (13%)
Submission
14 (58%)
9 (60%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann71%
Ruslan Magomedov 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 71% favorite over Ruslan Magomedov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ruslan Magomedov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1697 vs 1696), separated by just 1 points.

Ruslan Magomedov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ruslan Magomedov finishes 40% 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.