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Nikita Krylov submits Ryan Spann with first-round triangle choke – UFC Las Vegas Highlights

Nikita KrylovUFC Las Vegas featured a battle between two top-10 light heavyweight contenders and No. 6 ranked Nikita Krylov met No. 8 ranked Ryan Spann. The pair were previously scheduled to scrap two weeks ago, but a fight-day illness forced Krylov to withdraw. Stepping into the Octagon in a 215-pound catchweight contest, patient fans were treated […]

Nikita Krylov

UFC Las Vegas featured a battle between two top-10 light heavyweight contenders and No. 6 ranked Nikita Krylov met No. 8 ranked Ryan Spann. The pair were previously scheduled to scrap two weeks ago, but a fight-day illness forced Krylov to withdraw. Stepping into the Octagon in a 215-pound catchweight contest, patient fans were treated to a fast-paced grappling matchup.

Immediately coming out looking to make a statement, Spann landed a big right hand that stumbled Krylov. Moving in, Spann attempted to capitalize and things went to the ground, but Krylov was able to stay one step ahead of ‘Superman’ during the ground exchanges. Both fighters traded submission attempts in an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but when it was all said and done, Krylov managed to score the victory via a triangle choke.

Official Result: Nikita Krylov def. Ryan Spann via submission (triangle choke) at 3:38 of Round 1

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Dana White Explains Reasoning Behind UFC Fight Night 220 Main Event Cancelation

UFC President Dana White has provided context to what led to a last-minute cancelation of Nikita Krylov/Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 220 (UFC Vegas 70). Krylov and Spann were supposed to headline UFC Fight Night 220 on Saturday at the UFC Apex. The tw…

UFC President Dana White has provided context to what led to a last-minute cancelation of Nikita Krylov/Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 220 (UFC Vegas 70). Krylov and Spann were supposed to headline UFC Fight Night 220 on Saturday at the UFC Apex. The two light heavyweight contenders entered the scheduled fight with lots of…

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Ryan Spann vs. Nikita Krylov rebooked for UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili on March 11

ryan spannThe canceled fight between top 10 ranked UFC light heavyweights Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann is set to be rebooked for next month.   Last night during the broadcast of UFC Vegas 70, it was announced that the main event of the evening would be canceled. Krylov was forced out of the fight after suffering […]

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The canceled fight between top 10 ranked UFC light heavyweights Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann is set to be rebooked for next month.  

Last night during the broadcast of UFC Vegas 70, it was announced that the main event of the evening would be canceled. Krylov was forced out of the fight after suffering an illness and even after receiving treatments and fluids, was still too unwell to compete.

This instead left middleweights Brendan Allen and Andre Muniz to take center stage and serve as a three-round main event.

Ryan Spann reacts to canceled fight

An obvious blow to all parties, an emotional Spann would speak to media just ten minutes after finding out the unfortunate news.

“The plan was to go back to work Monday either way, so I guess that’s were going to have to do,” said Spann. “The disappointment comes from me not getting to show off some of the shit that we’ve been doing”

My team…. They invested a lot of time into me,” an emotional Spann said. “I just wanted to be able to pay them back with a beautiful performance.”

While Spann said that he was unsure what the next step would be, it has been reported that Spann and Krylov would be rebooked for March 11. With a win, both men would seriously bolster their claims for a title shot, especially with the division being as wide-open as it is.

Krylov is currently ranked No.6 and is on a two-fight win streak over Alexander Gustafsson and Volkan Oezdemir. As for Spann, the No. 8 205er’, he has his own two-fight run with first-round victories over Dominick Reyes and Ion Cutelaba.

How do you see Ryan Spann Vs. Nikita Krylov going?

UFC Fight Night 220 Main Event Cancelled Mid-Event Due To Nikita Krylov Illness

UFC Fight Night 220 experienced a significant shakeup just before the main card began when it was announced that the main event between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann had been cancelled. The two light heavyweights were both set to headline a UFC event fo…

UFC Fight Night 220 experienced a significant shakeup just before the main card began when it was announced that the main event between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann had been cancelled. The two light heavyweights were both set to headline a UFC event for the first time and try to extend their respective win streaks….

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Watch: Fighters Come Face-To-Face Ahead Of UFC Fight Night 220

All fighters competing at UFC Fight Night 220 have faced off and weighed in successfully ahead of all the action on Saturday. A UFC light heavyweight showdown between rising contenders Ryan Spann and Nikita Krylov highlights the action this weekend. Sp…

All fighters competing at UFC Fight Night 220 have faced off and weighed in successfully ahead of all the action on Saturday. A UFC light heavyweight showdown between rising contenders Ryan Spann and Nikita Krylov highlights the action this weekend. Spann and Krylov are both coming off of big wins entering UFC Fight Night 220…

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Nikita Krylov Previously Kicked Out Of Ukrainian Gym For Russian Loyalties

Ukrainian light heavyweight fighter Nikita Krylov drew the ire of many in his old gym when he wore Russian colors to a workout. Krylov is set to main event UFC Fight Night 220 against Ryan Spann. He last fought at UFC 280, where he picked up a unanimou…

Ukrainian light heavyweight fighter Nikita Krylov drew the ire of many in his old gym when he wore Russian colors to a workout. Krylov is set to main event UFC Fight Night 220 against Ryan Spann. He last fought at UFC 280, where he picked up a unanimous decision victory over Volkan Oezdemir. Currently ranked…

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