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HeavyweightUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. ZalalApril 25, 2026

Ryan Spann, KO / TKO, R2 2:10.

Punch to Head At Distance

Walking in

Ryan Spann

Record9-6
Strikes landed / min3.16Below avg
Strike defence44%Bottom
Takedowns / 15 min1.31Mid-pack
Takedown defence50%Bottom

Marcus Buchecha

Record0-1-1
Strikes landed / min1.70Bottom
Strike defence51%Mid-pack
Takedowns / 15 min2.00Top third
TellChin decay phase change

First KO loss April 2026. Fighters at the same age and mileage lose by KO in 11.3% of fights; after a first KO it runs 17.3%.

What happened

Ryan Spann
Marcus Buchecha
15/27Sig. strikes8/13
20/35Total strikes8/13
0/0Takedowns1/7
1Knockdowns0
0Sub attempts1
2:56Control1:09
Target
11/22Head4/8
3/4Body1/1
1/1Leg3/4
Position
8/17Distance7/12
7/10Ground1/1
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