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Hit with medical suspension
Spann was handed a 180-day medical suspension Monday, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The nature of Spann's injury was not revealed. He won his fourth straight fight in a split-decision victory over Sam Alvey on Saturday, but he evidently took enough of a beating that he won't be fighting again until November unless cleared by a physician.
The nature of Spann's injury was not revealed. He won his fourth straight fight in a split-decision victory over Sam Alvey on Saturday, but he evidently took enough of a beating that he won't be fighting again until November unless cleared by a physician.
Barely hangs on in UFC 249 win
Spann defeated Sam Alvey via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 249 on Saturday in Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
It was an underwhelming performance from Spann and one in which he was fortunate to emerge victorious. It started well for the man who entered as the biggest favorite on the entire card at (-380). He scored a pair of immediate takedowns on Alvey, although Spann did nothing with his positional advantage. He also clamped on a deep arm triangle in Round 2, which at one point appeared might end the bout. Alvey somehow survived and Spann tired as the fight progressed. He allowed Alvey to connect with several short power shots in the finale frame. Spann very well may have lost if there had been just a bit more time on the clock. Spann is very tall (6-foot-5) and long for the light heavyweight division, but his cardio is poor and his technique is questionable. A product of Dana White's Contender Series, Spann is somehow 4-0 in his first four official fights with the company, but he hasn't fought as well as his record would indicate.
It was an underwhelming performance from Spann and one in which he was fortunate to emerge victorious. It started well for the man who entered as the biggest favorite on the entire card at (-380). He scored a pair of immediate takedowns on Alvey, although Spann did nothing with his positional advantage. He also clamped on a deep arm triangle in Round 2, which at one point appeared might end the bout. Alvey somehow survived and Spann tired as the fight progressed. He allowed Alvey to connect with several short power shots in the finale frame. Spann very well may have lost if there had been just a bit more time on the clock. Spann is very tall (6-foot-5) and long for the light heavyweight division, but his cardio is poor and his technique is questionable. A product of Dana White's Contender Series, Spann is somehow 4-0 in his first four official fights with the company, but he hasn't fought as well as his record would indicate.
Confirmed for new UFC 249
Spann will now take on Sam Alvey in a light heavyweight matchup at UFC 249 on May 9 in Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
This is a fight originally scheduled for London in late-March and again for the original UFC 249 on April 18, but both events were ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Spann has a massive opportunity to showcase his skills on the very first fight of the return of mainstream combat sports. He's again a big betting favorite, sitting at approximately (-400) for the matchup.
This is a fight originally scheduled for London in late-March and again for the original UFC 249 on April 18, but both events were ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Spann has a massive opportunity to showcase his skills on the very first fight of the return of mainstream combat sports. He's again a big betting favorite, sitting at approximately (-400) for the matchup.
Added to UFC 249
Spann has officially been confirmed to take on Sam Alvey at UFC 249 on May 9.
ANALYSIS
Spann was originally expected to take on Paul Craig last month at UFC London before COVID-19 concerns ultimately canceled the entire card. He will now get another chance to continue the hot start he has had to his career, albeit against a different opponent in Alvey. The 28-year-old has kicked off his UFC career with three consecutive victories.
Spann was originally expected to take on Paul Craig last month at UFC London before COVID-19 concerns ultimately canceled the entire card. He will now get another chance to continue the hot start he has had to his career, albeit against a different opponent in Alvey. The 28-year-old has kicked off his UFC career with three consecutive victories.
Added to London card
Spann will take on Paul Craig in a light heavyweight matchup at UFC London on March 21.
ANALYSIS
Spann has started out his UFC career with three consecutive victories, and has earned stoppages within two rounds in each of his last two fights. He'll take on an older fighter that is 4-4-1 with the company, most recently fighting Shogun Rua to a draw in Brazil. Spann will enter with two-inch height and three-inch reach advantages, and while it's a small sample size, he also sports superior marks in terms of striking volume and striking defense.
Spann has started out his UFC career with three consecutive victories, and has earned stoppages within two rounds in each of his last two fights. He'll take on an older fighter that is 4-4-1 with the company, most recently fighting Shogun Rua to a draw in Brazil. Spann will enter with two-inch height and three-inch reach advantages, and while it's a small sample size, he also sports superior marks in terms of striking volume and striking defense.