Marcus Almeida - Ryan Spann: Betting Tip (KEF 2.13) and bets on the fight

Current form

Marcus Almeida entered the league with a lot of baggage, but the reality of the UFC turned out to be much tougher. The debut against Martin Budey was a decision loss, and it immediately became clear that the elite stalls alone were not enough. Then there was a draw with Kennedy Nzechukwu, a fight where Buchecha seemed to be doing his job, translating, controlling, but without damage.  Yes, takedowns are coming through. Yes, his base is fantastic. But then there's silence. There is no closure, no pressure, no feeling that the opponent is in danger. And most importantly, cardio. If he got up in the first round in his debut, now he has enough for two rounds — there is progress, but at the top-league level this sounds like poor consolation. The 36-year-old Almeida has five wins — one by knockout, four by submission — and two defeats. He previously competed in the ONE Championship, but he never got to the title showdown there either.

Current form

Ryan Spann is a fighter with a much more turbulent but also intense career. The transition to heavyweight started painfully: a knockout from Waldo Cortez-Acosta. But it's important to understand the context here—Waldo is on a good run right now, and losing to him doesn't look like a disaster. More importantly, how Spann reacted. In the next fight, he strangled Lukasz Brzeski with his signature guillotine. Spann is dangerous precisely in those moments where Buchecha is used to feeling like the master. The 34-year-old Spann has 23 wins — six by knockout, three by decision, 14 by submission and 11 defeats. He holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is also a former champion of the Legacy Fighting Alliance. After his triumph in the 2018 LFA, he almost immediately received an invitation to the UFC.