Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux: UFC Vegas 97 Preview & Prediction2 months ago
Youth vs. Experience: Spann’s Power and Aggression vs. Saint Preux’s Veteran Skills

Fight Record and Age

  • Ryan Spann (Age: 33) - Record: 21-10-0
  • Ovince Saint Preux (Age: 41) - Record: 27-17-0

Recent Fights

  • Ryan Spann: Recently lost to Bogdan Guskov by TKO and to Anthony Smith by split decision. Prior to these losses, Spann had notable wins over Dominick Reyes and Ion Cutelaba, showcasing his striking and submission skills.
  • Ovince Saint Preux: Recently defeated Kennedy Nzechukwu by split decision. Prior losses include Philipe Lins and Tanner Boser. OSP’s recent performance includes both knockout wins and decision losses, indicating some inconsistency.

Fight Analysis

Ryan Spann is known for his powerful striking and effective submissions. His ability to end fights early is reflected in his 12 submission wins. Despite recent losses, he remains dangerous in both stand-up and grappling exchanges. His inconsistency can be attributed to his tendency to engage in high-risk, high-reward strategies.

Ovince Saint Preux has a well-rounded skill set with significant knockout power and a variety of submission techniques. However, at 41, his ability to keep up with younger, faster opponents may be diminishing. OSP’s experience and resilience are notable, but his recent struggles against high-caliber fighters and physical decline could be factors in this bout.

Prediction

  • Who Will Win: Ryan Spann
  • How Will They Win: TKO
  • Which Round: Round 2

Ryan Spann’s youth and dynamic fighting style, coupled with his recent performances, give him an edge over the aging Ovince Saint Preux. While OSP’s experience is valuable, Spann’s power and aggressive approach are likely to overcome OSP’s defenses. Spann is expected to secure a TKO victory in the second round as he capitalizes on OSP’s potential fatigue and vulnerabilities.