Veteran Light heavyweight Anthony Smith rematches Ryan Spann in the UFC Fight Night Singapore co-main event. Since submitting Spann in the first round of their headliner two years ago, American Anthony Smith has not won a fight. Ryan Spann has won two and lost one since then. Both fighters will seek to return to winning ways in this intriguing rematch at the Singapore indoor stadium.
MMA: UFC Light Heavyweight
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 26.08.2023. 17.10
Anthony Smith
The 34-year-old first debuted in the UFC in 2013. He immediately left for other promotions, returning in 2016 when he found more success the second time around. With over fifty professional MMA fights, “Lionheart” also competes professionally in Grappling events. His wrestling skills came in handy when he quickly submitted Spann in September 2021 in the first round of the main event match. Anthony Smith lost to Jon Jones back in 2016, with the champ stopping his three-fight win streak. Anthony Smith, the number eight ranked Light Heavyweight, is on a two-fight skid with losses against Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 6’ 4”
- Reach: 76”
- Record: 36-18
Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann had been on a roll since his surprising early defeat to Anthony Smith in 2021. The American stopped Ion Cutelaba and Dominick Reyes in the first rounds before suffering the same fate against Nikita Krylov last March. You have to go back six fights to see a match where Spann went the distance. With twelve submissions in twenty-one wins, “Superman” is no alien on the mat. The former LFA Light heavyweight champion and DWCS alumnus is 31 years old and currently number ten in the Light heavyweight rankings.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6’ 4”
- Reach: 81.5”
- Record: 21-88
I feel good. I know why I lost my fight, so I don’t really dwell too much on when I lose because, a lot of times, it is my fault. So it’s just a new fight for me. So I feel pretty good.
Betting odds
Spann is the favorite in this one, priced at 1.69 odds on Betway. The underdog Smith is 1.96 to win on Betway. Spann to win by submission or chokehold is 4.3 odds on 1XBET, with Smith priced at the same 4.3 to submit Spann again. Over 1.5 is listed at 1.55 on Bet9ja, and the under is priced at 2.30 odds.
