Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 242: Burns vs. Brady is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ryan “Superman” Spann will take on Ovince Saint Preux in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 242 card.

Spann brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Saint Preux, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 80″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Spann has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.25 per minute. On the other hand, Saint Preux boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.03 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Ryan Spann is coming in with a 21-10-0 record. Spann will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Saint Preux, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Ryan Spann on April 27, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura and holds a 27-17-0 record.

Ryan Spann has a orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 41-year-old Ovince Saint Preux is an southpaw fighter with a 80″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ryan Spann stats

→ Spann’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Spann lands 3.25 significant strikes per minute.
→ Spann’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Spann’s takedown average is 1.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Spann’s takedown defense is 47%.

Spann comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.25 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Saint Preux fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 3.03 significant strikes per minute. Ryan Spann also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.34 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Saint Preux’s 1.1 takedowns and 67% takedown accuracy.

Ovince Saint Preux stats

→ Saint Preux’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Saint Preux lands 3.03 significant strikes per minute.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown average is 1.1 per 15 minutes.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown defense is 67%.

Ovince spent, on average, 9:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Ryan has an average fight time of 5:35 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ryan or Ovince? Sound off in the comments.

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