Combat Edge Intelligence

Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ryan Spann
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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-11-0HeavyweightUFC

1710Good
Sam Alvey
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Sam Alvey

“Smile'n”

34-18-1MiddleweightB2FS

1640Solid

Tale of the tape

24-11-0Record34-18-1
HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'5"Height6'2"
79"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Fortis MMATeamTeam Quest

What's at stake

Ryan Spann is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Sam Alvey carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ryan SpannNow 1710
If they win+10→ 1720
If they lose-14→ 1696
Sam AlveyNow 1640
If they win+14→ 1654
If they lose-10→ 1630

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.

1675 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1664 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.19
Sig. strikes / min
3.28
39%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.63
43%
Strike defense
53%
1.30
Takedown avg.
0.06
35%
Takedown accuracy
14%
52%
Takedown defense
82%
1.79
Submission avg.
0.06

Trajectory

Ryan SpannSam Alvey
16501700202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (29%)
KO/TKO
20 (59%)
14 (58%)
Submission
3 (9%)
3 (13%)
Decision
11 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Spann79%
Sam Alvey 21%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Spann a 79% favorite over Sam Alvey in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Ryan Spann holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1710 to 1640, a 70-point edge.

Ryan Spann enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ryan Spann finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Sam Alvey 68%.

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.