Two underperforming fighters clash in the early prelims of UFC 318 when Ryan Spann faces off against Lukasz Brzeski in a heavyweight bout. Both Contender Series alumni have one victory in their last five fights. Brzeski also arrives this weekend, after losing in the first round in his last five fights. Ryan Spann, a former LFA heavyweight champion, is the massive favorite to win the fight.
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- MMA: UFC Heavyweight
- Where to Watch: ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+, TNT, UFC Fight Pass, Max, DAZN, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Now, Supersport
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Date: 19.07.2025 06:40 ET
Ryan Spann
"Superman" may have only one win from his last five fights, but there was a time when he won eight straight fights, claiming the inaugural LFA heavyweight Championship and kickstarting his UFC career with a run of wins. Nowadays, Ryan has found it difficult to bag the wins, except for a submission victory against Ovince Saint Preux last October. Before that win, Spann lost consecutive fights to Nikita Krylov, Anthony Smith, and Bogdan Guskov. Earlier this year, the 33-year-old American was knocked out by Waldo Cortes-Acosta in his heavyweight bout. Spann had previously competed at light heavyweight or middleweight.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6'5"
- Reach: 74"
- Weight: 265 lbs (120kg)
- Record: 22-11
Lukasz Brzeski
The Polish heavyweight has lost his last three fights by first-round stoppage. Last December, Kennedy Nzechukwu finished Lukasz Brzeski with a right hook to ground strikes, getting the win seconds before the end of the round. Brzeski, a 2021 Dana White Contender Series alum, has found life in the UFC tough. With a 1-5 record, "The Bull" is in danger of being cut from the promotion. Although 33, the Pole has to dig deep this weekend to get a victory and ensure that he stays longer in the UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6'4"
- Reach: 78"
- Weight: 265 lbs (120kg)
- Record: 9-6-1
Betting Odds
Lukasz Brzeski is a 2.87 underdog on Betway. The bookmaker offers a bet for the favorite Ryan Spann to win by KO/TKO at 2.60. 1xBet offers over 1.5 rounds for 2.25 odds and the under at 1.66. On Betway, Ryan Spann is 3.15 odds to get the victory via submission. The bookmaker also offers odds of 6.40 for the fight to go the distance. Read more here.
Bet on Ryan Spann vs. Lukasz Brzeski with Bet365
