Lukasz Brzeski and Ryan Spann are set to face off at UFC 318 in New Orleans, potentially as a “loser leaves town” match, with Spann looking to rebound from recent losses and Brzeski trying to improve his struggling UFC record.
Lukasz Brzeski and Ryan Spann are set to clash at UFC 318 in New Orleans. This bout might just be a “loser leaves town” scenario.
Sources close to the fighters confirmed the light heavyweight showdown for July 19. MMAjunkie was first on the scene with the scoop.
UFC 318 will be headlined by Lafayette’s own Dustin Poirier, who faces Max Holloway in his retirement fight for the “BMF” title. Big night, huh?
Spann (22-11) is looking to rebound after a tough knockout loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in March. That defeat dragged his UFC record down to 8-6.
Once riding high with quick wins over Ion Cutelaba and Dominick Reyes in 2022, Spann’s now lost four of his last five. Ouch. His only win in that stretch was a guillotine choke against Ovince Saint Preux in October 2024.
Brzeski (9-6-1, 1 NC) is in a more precarious spot, having won just once in seven UFC outings. His Dana White’s Contender Series victory was overturned due to a failed drug test.
Despite testing positive for clomiphene, the UFC kept Brzeski on board. He then lost three straight before narrowly beating Valter Walker. After that, he faced first-round losses to Mick Parkin and Kennedy Nzechukwu.
It’s a pivotal moment for both fighters. Stakes are high. Who’s gonna rise to the occasion?