UFC Fight Night 221 results: Nikita Krylov traps Ryan Spann for triangle submission

After a two-week delay, Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann finally took place – and it was fun viewing while it lasted.

It took him two weeks longer than originally planned, but [autotag]Nikita Krylov[/autotag] got the job done Saturday vs. [autotag]Ryan Spann[/autotag].

On the UFC Fight Night 221 main card at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Krylov (30-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) submitted Spann (21-8 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in a 215-pound bout. The tap came at the 3:38 mark of Round 1.

The bout originally was slated for Feb. 25 as the UFC Fight Night 220 main event, but Krylov fell ill mid-event and the bout was canceled. They were quickly rebooked for Saturday’s card.

For as long as the fight lasted, the fighters shifted momentum back-and-forth. The bout started with some wild exchanges as heavy strikes were traded. Moments later, the grappling attempts began. Eventually, Krylov worked to the back of Spann, but fell off. Spann dove in for a punch and drove himself directly into a triangle attempt by Krylov. It proved to be a vital mistake as the submission was locked and Spann tapped.

With the victory, Krylov continues to roll as he extends his winning streak to three. The stretch of success also includes victories over former UFC title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Volkan Oezdemir.

Spann has his two-fight winning streak snapped with the loss. It was the third submission loss of his career.

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