UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | September 18, 2021 |
| Headquarters | Enterprise, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Mixed martial arts fans worldwide |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann, also identified as UFC Fight Night 192, UFC Vegas 37, and UFC on ESPN+ 50, was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This event took place on September 18, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility located in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas metropolitan region.
Background
The headline bout showcased a light heavyweight clash between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship contender Anthony Smith and challenger Ryan Spann.
A previously postponed light heavyweight matchup between Ion Cuțelaba and Devin Clark was rescheduled for this card; the fight was initially set for May but delayed due to an injury sustained by Clark.
The bantamweight contest featuring Tony Gravely and Nate Maness was reinstated after earlier cancellations. Additionally, a bantamweight fight between Montel Jackson and JP Buys proceeded as Buys replaced the original opponent Danaa Batgerel, who was unable to participate because of visa complications.
In the women’s strawweight division, Hannah Goldy stepped in for Cory McKenna to face Emily Whitmire. Meanwhile, the women's flyweight bout between former KSW Women's Flyweight Champion Ariane Lipski and promotional debutant Mandy Böhm was rescheduled after Böhm’s illness postponed their initial encounter.
A lightweight matchup involving Jim Miller and Nikolas Motta was ultimately canceled after Miller tested positive for COVID-19. Although Cameron VanCamp briefly stepped in as Miller’s replacement, the fight was called off due to injury.
Lightweight fighters Dakota Bush and Rong Zhu were booked to compete; however, Bush withdrew because of COVID-19 and was substituted by Brandon Jenkins. Zhu failed to make weight by two pounds, resulting in a catchweight bout where he forfeited 20% of his purse.
This event demonstrated the UFC’s flexibility in adjusting fight cards amid injuries, illnesses, and travel limitations while preserving competitive bouts across various divisions.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Bantamweight |Gustavo Lopez |vs. |Alateng Heili |Draw (unanimous) (28–28, 28–28, 28–28) |}
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were awarded as follows:
- Fight of the Night: No award given.
- Performance of the Night: Anthony Smith, Arman Tsarukyan, Nate Maness, and Joaquin Buckley