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.
Nikita Krylov pulls out of fight vs. Ryan Spann due to illness - ESPN UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann
: 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) The fight was quickly rebooked for UFC Fight
: After trading power punches early, the two engaged in back-and-forth scrambles on the ground. UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann