Ryan Spann made his heavyweight debut at UFC Vegas 104 against Waldo Cortes-Acosta, where he initially landed some effective strikes. However, Cortes-Acosta’s power quickly became evident as he connected with significant punches that rocked Spann. By the second round, Spann was clearly under pressure, ultimately succumbing to a TKO as Cortes-Acosta landed strong strikes. Post-fight, Cortes-Acosta expressed his desire to fight established contenders like Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa, indicating his intentions to move up the heavyweight ranks.
Ryan Spann, competing in a higher weight class, faced tough resistance from Waldo Cortes-Acosta who showcased superior striking power leading to a second-round TKO.
Round one featured an intense exchange with Spann attempting to evade big shots from Cortes-Acosta, culminating in Spann going to the mat as the round ended.
The fight's momentum shifted dramatically as Cortes-Acosta's consistent jabs and powerful punches ultimately overwhelmed Spann, culminating in a decisive victory by TKO.
Cortes-Acosta's post-fight callouts highlight his ambitions, targeting established fighters like Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa for his next bouts.
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