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Is the UFC Fight Night 221 Headliner Ryan Spann Married? A Look at His Family and an Overview of the Upcoming UFC 286

Published 03/10/2023, 1:00 AM EST

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The known UFC Light Heavyweight, Ryan Spann, shocked a lot of MMA fans as he flatlined ‘Jon Jones‘ former opponent’, Dominick Reyes, in the initial round of their bout. Their UFC 281 encounter showcased some brutal knockout power from ‘Superman’. He landed a combination of a stiff jab and a ferocious overhand right to send his opponent face-first to the canvas. A lot of MMA fans might already know that ‘Superman’ Spann has one more fight lined for 11 March at UFC Fight Night 221 where he will take on the Ukranian, Nikita Krylov.

While many would be awaiting to witness if Spann can repeat his dominating victory, some others might also want to know some more about the outside-octagon life of the #6 ranked UFC Light Heavyweight. A lot hasn’t been talked about the personal life of Spann in the MMA world to date. However, here is all you need to know about his personal life.

Is Ryan Spann Married?

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Reportedly, the 31-year-old Spann has been married for quite a while now. But to the disappointment of his fans, ‘Superman’ has never mentioned the name or any other details about his wife to date. Also, his wife has never been witnessed at the octagon side or at any major UFC event to date. Hence, there is only a negligible amount of information available about Ryan Spann’s wife in the public domain.

However, the better-known fact is that Spann has three children with his spouse. His kids are named, Ryan Jr., Cheyenne, and Yahsir, although the order of their birth remains an unknown fact.

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Spann posts quite a number of images along with his kids on his Instagram profile as well. But, he keeps it private from general users. Reportedly, Spann spends a lot of his outside UFC time with his kids. He is a devoted father and lives a happy life with his family.

Ryan Spann: Dating History

Knowing about the person Spann is, one can hardly expect the details of his dating life to come out in public. The only known fact is that Spann has been with his wife for quite a while now.

He has also credited his wife for his success inside the octagon multiple times to date. But, literally, no information is available about ‘Superman’s’ dating life in the public domain.

All You Need to Know About Ryan Spann’s Next Fight

His previous fight got canceled. However, Spann has been matched up once again against his scheduled opponent, Nikita Krylov, for the UFC Fight Night 221. Needless to say, ‘Superman’ will obviously be looking to repeat his previous in-ring domination.

However, the Ukrainian, Krylov, would also be stepping into the cage with a victory in his previous bout.

Looking at the previous fights of both fighters, a lot of fans might agree that Spann is a more lethal puncher than Krylov. However, the durability showcased by ‘The Miner’ in his bout against Magomed Ankalev at UFC Vegas 20 was truly superb. Also, many fans might expect Krylov to take over Spann whenever the fight goes to the ground. A lot might agree that the Ukrainian tops the American when it comes to the ground game.

But, Spann has also showcased that his knockout power can be enough to flatline coveted names like Dominick Reyes. So, it may be expected that the fans are finally going to witness this exciting bout on 11 March after the cancellation of the same on 26 February 2023.

The UFC 286

The 2023 enthralling run of UFC events was announced by the UFC boss Dana White earlier this year. Standing at this point, we have already witnessed some of the major delighters in the series of UFC super events. However, there is still a lot more left as the UFC 286 is coming soon to enthrall the fans once more. The March 18 event will feature a Welterweight title fight between the current champion Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards and the immediate former champion, Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman. It’s obvious that the former UFC no.1 pound-for-pound fighter, Usman, will be looking to avenge his UFC 278 head kick loss against his rival Edwards in the main event of UFC 286.

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The co-main event of UFC 286 is also a highly touted Lightweight bout between Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje and the coveted, Rafael Fiziev. The slugfest between two fierce strikers is expected to enchant UFC fans worldwide.

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The night of UFC 286 will also feature a few more bouts on the main card, which are:

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  • Joanne Wood vs Luana Carolina, Women’s Flyweight bout
  • Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barbarena, Welterweight bout
  • Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze, Middleweight bout

What exactly are you expecting from the UFC Fight Night 221 and the UFC 286? Will Ryan Spann be able to hold on to his winning streak, breaking Krylov’s one? Or shall it be the other way around? Also, what do you think is the probability that Kamaru Usman will avenge his UFC 278 loss at UFC 286?

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Souvik Roy is currently a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. An avid UFC follower, Souvik combined his love for the sport and his passion for words to turn his interest into his Livelihood. A Diploma holder in Electrical Engineering, Souvik has worked as a Freelance Link Builder and Content Writer previously and wrote for various clients and businesses.
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