: 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: UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann
: After trading power punches early, the two engaged in back-and-forth scrambles on the ground.
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 . : This victory marked Krylov's 23rd first-round finish
: 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. The light heavyweight bout between and Ryan Spann
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