Ryan Spann is looking to embark on another winning streak. Spann returned to the win column with an impressive first-round TKO victory over Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 21 last night. It was a form of revenge in a way as Cirkunov was in the corner of Johnny Walker who inflicted […]
Ryan Spann is looking to embark on another winning streak.
It was a form of revenge in a way as Cirkunov was in the corner of Johnny Walker who inflicted defeat on Spann when they met in September last year.
“This was a little sweet moment, because (Cirkunov) cornered Johnny (for) my fight with Johnny, so I like to think I got a little one back,” Spann said at the post-fight press conference (via MMA Junkie). “But it is what it is. We’re taking down whatever’s in front of us.”
With five wins in his last six and a likely move up the rankings, Spann is looking to climb the ranks even further.
His ideal next opponent? The winner of the upcoming clash between former title challenger Anthony Smith and prospect Jimmy Crute.
“Honestly, I don’t necessarily know the landscape of the division,” Spann added. “I heard about a fight that’s ahead of me. … Anthony Smith and Jimmy Crute. We’ll probably take a look at the winner of that.”
The winner of that fight will likely enter or be on the fringes of the top five so it’s easy to see why Spann has called his shot.
After Ryan Spann demolished fellow light heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 21, he implied that a hint of revenge was in the air. Following a devastating first-round knockout to the rising star Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 11, S…
After Ryan Spann demolished fellow light heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 21, he implied that a hint of revenge was in the air. Following a devastating first-round knockout to the rising star Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 11, Spann understood adjustments were necessary and especially sought revenge against Walker and […]
Yet another first round finish lands at UFC Vegas 21. Returning from a knockout loss of his own to Johnny Walker, former LFA light heavyweight champion, Ryan Spann scored an eventual first round knockout victory over the tricky finisher, Misha Cirkunov. Dropping the Canadian with a heavy right hand in the opening couple of exchanges, […]
Yet another first round finish lands at UFC Vegas 21. Returning from a knockout loss of his own to Johnny Walker, former LFA light heavyweight champion, Ryan Spann scored an eventual first round knockout victory over the tricky finisher, Misha Cirkunov.
Dropping the Canadian with a heavy right hand in the opening couple of exchanges, the Texan then stunned Cirkunov again, dropping the talented grappler before forcing the issue with referee, Mark Smith with a series of subsequent ground strikes.
Known for his submission prowess, Spann entered the matchup with eleven submission stoppages — notching his fifth career knockout against Cirkunov, as well as managing his nineth win in his last ten professional walks, and now five under the UFC’s banner.
Below, check out the highlights from Spann’s stoppage win over Cirkunov.
In the UFC Vegas 21 co-main event we have a light-heavyweight bout between Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann. Round 1: Misha Cirkunov opens up with a right hand and follows up with a high kick. Both men are getting after it early and we are getting big clashes in the center of the Octagon. One […]
In the UFC Vegas 21 co-main event we have a light-heavyweight bout between Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann.
Round 1: Misha Cirkunov opens up with a right hand and follows up with a high kick. Both men are getting after it early and we are getting big clashes in the center of the Octagon. One particular clash sees a low blow land. After a brief break, we are back underway. Spann lands big! Cirkunov is down. Spann allows him to stand up. Smart move. It’s not long before Cirkunov is down again. Spann follows up on the ground. This fight is over!
OFFICIAL RESULT: Ryan Spann def. Misha Cirkunov via TKO in round one.
LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 21: Edwards vs. Muhammad results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 13th. March 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main event honours in the promotion’s return to a ‘Fight Night’ schedule, the #3 ranked welterweight contender, Leon Edwards features for the first time since UFC Fight Night […]
Taking main event honours in the promotion’s return to a ‘Fight Night’ schedule, the #3 ranked welterweight contender, Leon Edwards features for the first time since UFC Fight Night San Antonio all the way back in July of 2019 — clashing with short-notice headliner, Belal Muhammad.
Forced to find a reworked opponent, Edwards was originally booked to match with uber-prospect, Khamzat Chimaev after two prior failed outings, with the Chechen-born finisher unable to obtain medical clearance to prepare for and compete on tonight’s card.
Winning eight on the trot, the Birmingham native has managed to score notable victories over the likes of former lightweight titleholder, Rafael dos Anjos, Gunnar Nelson, Donald Cerrone, Bryan Barberena, and common-foe, Vicente Luque.
For Chicago native, Muhammad, he makes a short-notice return, matching with Edwards off the back of a unanimous decision shutout victory over Dhiego Lima just last month at UFC 258. The Palestine born contender, who currently sits at #13 in the official welterweight stack — himself taking eight wins in his last nine Octagon outings.
In tonight’s co-main event, tricky grappler, Misha Cirkunov returns as he draws former LFA light heavyweight best, Ryan Spann. Cirkunov enters the matchup off the back of impressive Peruvian neck tie submission win over rising contender, Jimmy Crute, While Spann saw his eight fight winning spree halted by the charismatic, Johnny Walker in September at UFC Vegas 11.
UFC Vegas 21: Edwards vs. Muhammad Results
Main Card: (ESPN+ 8 pm E.T.)
Welterweight: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad
Light Heavyweight: Misha Cirkunov vs. Ryan Spann
Featherweight: Dan Ige vs. Gavin Tucker
Bantamweight: Jonathan Martinez vs. Davey Grant
Flyweight: Matheus Nicolau vs. Manel Kape
Middleweight: Eryk Anders vs. Darren Stewart
Preliminary Card: (ESPN+ 5 pm E.T.)
Strawweight: Angela Hill vs. Ashley Yoder
Featherweight: Charles Jourdain vs. Marcelo Rojo
Bantamweight: Rani Yahya vs. Ray Rodriguez
Lightweight: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Rafa Garcia
Flyweight: JJ Aldrich def. Cortney Casey via split decision (29-28 x2, and 28-29)
Strawweight: Jinh Yu Frey def. Gloria de Paula via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Welterweight: Matthew Semelsberger def. Jason Witt via first round (0:16) KO (punch)
Johnny Walker was not happy with his UFC Vegas 11 win over Ryan Spann. Early on in the fight, Spann dropped Walker twice yet the Brazilian rallied to earn a first-round TKO win. After Walker got up, Spann shot for a takedown and Walker used heavy elbow…
Johnny Walker was not happy with his UFC Vegas 11 win over Ryan Spann. Early on in the fight, Spann dropped Walker twice yet the Brazilian rallied to earn a first-round TKO win. After Walker got up, Spann shot for a takedown and Walker used heavy elbows to eventually knock Spann out. Although Johnny Walker […]