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.
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, the two engaged in back-and-forth scrambles on the ground. UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann
: Krylov eventually locked in a triangle choke , forcing Spann to tap out at 3:38 of Round 1.
Watch the first-round submission highlights of Nikita Krylov's victory over Ryan Spann: The fight was quickly rebooked for UFC Fight
Nikita Krylov grabs first-round submission win over Ryan Spann ESPN• Mar 11, 2023 Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports
: The rebooked match was fought at a 215-pound catchweight . : Krylov eventually locked in a triangle choke
: This victory marked Krylov's 23rd first-round finish as a professional mixed martial artist. Event Stats: Krylov vs. Spann Nikita Krylov Ryan Spann Total Strikes Landed Significant Strikes Landed Takedowns Landed Submission Attempts Method of Victory Submission (Triangle Choke) Time of Stoppage 3:38 (Round 1)