UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
Jacksonville, USA
9 May 2020
Light Heavyweight
VS
65%
Spann
35%
Alvey
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
Ryan
Ryan Spann
"Superman"
2411
6'5"79" reachOrthodox34 yrs2-fight win streakWell-Rounded
CFR 43
SA
Sam Alvey
"Smile'N"
3318
Well-Rounded8-fight slide40 yrsSouthpaw75" reach6'2"
CFR 23

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Spann

Spann holds a meaningful edge at 65% per the CFR ratings — but Alvey has real paths to victory.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 20 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Striking split: Spann throws more volume but Alvey connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.

Risk flags

Spann's chin rating of 8 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Alvey has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Spann
Alvey
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'5"+
Height
6'2"
79"+
Reach
75"
34+
Age
40
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Spann
Alvey
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
43.3
22.9
54.8
Performance Avg
44.3
50
Quality of Victory
45
10
Momentum Score
43
Spann
Alvey
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.8
1.5
40%
Strike Accuracy
46%
5.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
5.9
4 KOs
KO Finishes
5 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
16
Head
21
4
Body
1
0
Leg
3
RangeRange
18Distance19
2Clinch6
0Ground0
Spann
Alvey
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.5
Sub Attempts / fight
3.7
Grappling Style Score (/10)
1.8
2.6
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.2
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Spann
Alvey
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
8
0
KO risk
Verdict
2 consec. KOs
3
KO/TKO Losses
4
2
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.7 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.3 stoppage
2 fights ago
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
Strikes absorbed / min
16/35 fights
Chin rating based on
24/51 fights
Spann
Alvey
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
10
43
2-fight 🔥 win streak
Current form
8-fight 📉 slide
W · KO · R2
W · Sub · R1
L · KO · R2
W · Sub · R1
L · KO · R2
Last 5
L · KO · R1
L · Sub · R2
L · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R2
Upcoming
Spann
Alvey
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
80%
60%
4
KO / TKO Wins
5
4
Submission Wins
1
2
Decision Wins
4

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Spann
Alvey
Striking5.3 / 5.9Volume2.9 / 4.1Grappling3.7 / 1.8Wrestling2.6 / 1.2Submission4.0 / 1.0Pressure7.5 / 5.5
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
5.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
5.9
3.7
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.8
2.6
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.2
4.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
1.0
7.5
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
5.5
2.9
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
4.1
Spann
Strike Zones
Alvey
Spann
Attacking
16HEAD4BODY0LEGS20 landed
Absorbing
21HEAD1BODY3LEGS25 absorbed
Alvey
Attacking
21HEAD1BODY3LEGS25 landed
Absorbing
16HEAD4BODY0LEGS20 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Spann targets the head (80% of attacks) — Alvey absorbs 80% of strikes there
🎯Alvey targets the head (84% of attacks) — Spann absorbs 84% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Spann
RND
Alvey
0/0R00/0

Spann · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.7
0104.5W5.0W5.2W4.5W2.3L5.0W2.7L5.3W6.0W2.7L6.7L4.8L5.6W4.3L5.0W5.2W2018-092020-092022-112024-102026-04
WinLossTrend

Alvey · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.6
0105.5L5.0W5.0W5.0W1.8L5.5L5.0W5.2W4.5W4.5W5.5L4.5W5.5L5.4W4.5W2.8L3.0L5.5L5.9L3.3L5.5L4.1L2.5L2014-082016-072017-102020-052022-08
WinLossTrend

Spann · Last 5

W · KO · R2
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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L · KO · R2
Waldo Cortes AcostaRating 4.3
KO/TKO
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W · Sub · R1
Ovince Saint PreuxRating 5.6
Submission
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L · KO · R2
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KO/TKO
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Alvey · Last 5

L · KO · R1
Michal OleksiejczukRating 2.5
KO/TKO
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L · Sub · R2
Brendan AllenRating 4.1
Submission
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L · Dec · R3
Wellington TurmanRating 5.5
Decision
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L · Sub · R2
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Submission
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