: After trading power punches early, the two engaged in back-and-forth scrambles on the ground.
The fight was quickly rebooked for UFC Fight Night 221 on March 11, 2023, where Krylov secured a first-round submission victory via triangle choke. UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann
: Krylov eventually locked in a triangle choke , forcing Spann to tap out at 3:38 of Round 1. : After trading power punches early, the two
The light heavyweight bout between and Ryan Spann was originally set to headline UFC Fight Night 220 on February 25, 2023, but it was canceled just hours before the event due to an undisclosed illness suffered by Krylov . : After trading power punches early
Watch the first-round submission highlights of Nikita Krylov's victory over Ryan Spann:
: The rebooked match was fought at a 215-pound catchweight .