Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann headlines this weekend's Fight Night ahead of the upcoming UFC 266.
Smith is a former light heavyweight title challenger having taken on and lost to Jon Jones in 2019. While he lost that match-up, his 51 career bouts to date and 36 wins give him plenty of experience to remain a threat to all but the very best.
He was able to defeat Jimmy Cruite at UFC 261 in April and looks to maintain his momentum in Las Vegas when he faces Spann.
Spann last took on Misha Cirkunov in March and it would be something of an upset if he were able to defeat Smith this weekend.
Here's everything you need to know about Smith vs. Spann at UFC Fight Night.
When is UFC Fight Night: Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 18
- Main card: 7:00 p.m. ET/12:00 a.m. BST
- Main event approx: 9:00 p.m. ET/2:00 a.m. BST
The UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann main card kicks off 7:00 p.m. ET/12:00 a.m. BST with the headliners expected to make their walks to the Octagon at around 9:00 p.m. ET/2:00 a.m. BST. Although that depends on the length of the earlier fights.
What channel/stream is Smith vs. Spann?
- US: ESPN+
- UK: BT Sport 1
Smith vs. Spann can be live streamed via ESPN+ in the United States. In the United Kingdom, MMA fans can watch the main card on BT Sport 1 and live stream it via BT Sport's website or app for subscribers.
Where is the Smith vs. Spann fight?
The UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann card takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Anthony Smith Record and Bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Jul. 26, 1988
- Height: 6-4
- Reach: 76 inches
- Total Fights: 51
- Record: 35-16-0
Ryan Spann Record and Bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Aug. 24, 1991
- Height: 6-5
- Reach: 79 inches
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 21-6-0
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann main card
- Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann; Light heavyweight
- Ion Cutelaba vs. Devi Clark; Light heavyweight
- Ariane Lipski vs. Mandy Bohm; Flyweight
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Christos Giagos; Lightweight
- Joseph Maness vs. Tony Gravely; Bantamweight
- Joaquin Buckley vs. Antonio Arroyo; Middleweight