: 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.
: 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)
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
Watch the first-round submission highlights of Nikita Krylov's victory over Ryan Spann:
: The rebooked match was fought at a 215-pound catchweight .
: Krylov eventually locked in a triangle choke , forcing Spann to tap out at 3:38 of Round 1.