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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 […]

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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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UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Full Fight Card, How To Watch

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split dec…

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split decision at UFC 280 on Oct. 22, 2022. While on a losing skid, Yan is…

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Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann Reportedly Rebooked But Loses Main Event Status

UFC light heavyweight contenders Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann appear set for a second attempt at sharing the Octagon. The #6-ranked Krylov and the #8-ranked Spann were slated to throw down this past weekend in the main event of UFC Fight Night 220. Unf…

UFC light heavyweight contenders Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann appear set for a second attempt at sharing the Octagon. The #6-ranked Krylov and the #8-ranked Spann were slated to throw down this past weekend in the main event of UFC Fight Night 220. Unfortunately, disaster struck on fight night when the European veteran was unable…

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MMA News Today (2/27/23): Jake Paul Addresses His ‘Young Fans’ In Heartwarming Message After Loss To Tommy Fury, Krylov vs Spann Gets New Date And More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For February 27, 2023, we’re taking a look at: “I Will Be Back” – Jake Paul Following Tommy Fury Loss After nearl…

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For February 27, 2023, we’re taking a look at: “I Will Be Back” – Jake Paul Following Tommy Fury Loss After nearly two years of trading barbs, ‘The Problem Child’ and former Love Island…

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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?