UFC Vegas 116 video: Ryan Spann sends Marcus Buchecha flying with brutal knockout punch
Ryan Spann survived some grappling exchanges and then flattened Marcus Buchecha in the second round.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: (R-L) Ryan Spann knocks out Marcus Buchecha of Brazil in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Ryan Spann has settled into his new home as a heavyweight, especially after he delivered a vicious knockout over multi-time grappling champion Marcus Buchecha at UFC Vegas 116 on Saturday. After showing off his defense on the ground, Spann stayed in pursuit going after Buchecha on the feet when he saw an opening to threw a perfectly timed left-right combination.
It was ultimately the straight right hand that blasted Buchecha on the jaw and sent him flying to the canvas in a heap as referee Herb Dean rushed in to stop the fight at 2:10 in the second round. SPANN STRAIGHT RIGHT KO 📺 @paramountplus pic. twitter.
com/d7wVJH0L7l — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) April 26, 2026 With the win, Spann moves to 2-1 as a heavyweight after scoring his first victory in the division this past July. “I looked a little chunky right there. We’ve got to fix that,” Spann joked about packing on a few extra pounds for his heavyweight frame.
“I really just wanted to take my time. We got this call not even a month ago. My brother came in and we all got to work immediately.