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Marcus Buchecha vs Ryan Spann

Heavyweight · Prelims · UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal

FINAL: Ryan Spann by KO/TKO Punch
Marcus Buchecha
Marcus Buchecha
Age 36 · Elo 1481*
No UFC fights on record
vs
Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann
Age 34 · Elo 1561
WLWLL
280 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Marcus BuchechaRyan Spann
GPT GPT: Marcus Buchecha 28% GPT: Ryan Spann 72% 28% 72% Elo Elo: Marcus Buchecha 39% Elo: Ryan Spann 61% 39% 61%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Marcus BuchechaRyan Spann
Strikes landed / min Marcus Buchecha Strikes landed / min: 1.60 1.60 Ryan Spann Strikes landed / min: 3.11 3.11 Strikes absorbed / min Marcus Buchecha Strikes absorbed / min: 2.73 2.73 Ryan Spann Strikes absorbed / min: 3.92 3.92 Striking accuracy Marcus Buchecha Striking accuracy: 40% 40% Ryan Spann Striking accuracy: 39% 39% Striking defense Marcus Buchecha Striking defense: 52% 52% Ryan Spann Striking defense: 43% 43% Takedowns / 15 min Marcus Buchecha Takedowns / 15 min: 1.00 1.00 Ryan Spann Takedowns / 15 min: 1.21 1.21 Takedown defense Marcus Buchecha Takedown defense: 0% 0% Ryan Spann Takedown defense: 59% 59% Sub attempts / 15 min Marcus Buchecha Sub attempts / 15 min: no data - Ryan Spann Sub attempts / 15 min: 1.7 1.7

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
GPT GPT: KO/TKO 47% 47% GPT: Submission 20% 20% GPT: Decision 33% 33%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

GPT
Ryan Spann by KO/TKO, 72% confidence

Spann brings far greater UFC experience, a much higher striking output, and proven finishing ability both on the feet and via submissions. Buchecha's UFC metrics show low offensive volume, poor takedown success (9%), and 0% takedown defense, which is a major red flag against a long, opportunistic finisher like Spann. Unless Buchecha can consistently force advantageous grappling exchanges and translate his BJJ credentials into dominant top control, Spann's pace, power, and ability to hurt or club-and-sub opponents should take over, with Buchecha's defensive liabilities making an early or mid-fight stoppage more likely than a drawn-out decision.