Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann 3/11/2023 – Nikita Krylov will face off against Ryan Spann at UFC Las Vegas on Saturday. Nikita “The Miner” Krylov enters the Octagon with an impressive 29-9-0 record and weighs in at 205 lbs; Ryan “Superman” Spann stands 6’5″ and also weighs in at 205 lbs, looking to add another victory to his 21-7-0 record. According to UFC online picks today, Krylov is considered a favorite going into this matchup.
Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann
Date & Time: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, NV
Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Betting Odds
Krylov
Moneyline: -164
Spann
Moneyline: +144
Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Analysis
Nikita Krylov previously faced Volkan Oezdemir and came out on top by unanimous decision in round 3. In that fight, Oezdemir landed 108 of 157 total strikes while Krylov only managed 171 out of 251 hits overall, with Oezdemir landing 42 out of 81 significant strikes at 51% rate (35 out of 72 to the head). Krylov on the other hand only connected on 47% of his significant throws by landing 57 of 121 with 42 of 100 landing on target; 80% were directed at Oezdemir while 66% were thrown at distance.
Ryan Spann‘s last fight was against Dominick Reyes, and Spann ultimately prevailed by landing a punch to the head in round 1. Reyes connected on 100% of all significant strikes from distance while Spann connected on 87% – landing 8 of 17 attempts and connecting on 7 of 16 shots aimed at the head. Reyes only managed 5 hits out of 12 total strikes thrown while Spann connected on 8 out of 17 overall.
Nikita Krylov is the more efficient wrestler, taking opponents to the canvas 2.11 times per 3 rounds. Krylov finishes his takedown attempts on 35% of attempts and stops 53% of all takedown attempts on him; on the other hand, Brian Spann attempts a takedown on 35% of his attempts while defending 50% against all attacks from his adversaries. Krylov attempts 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes while Spann targets 1.8 submissions per 3 rounds.
Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Stats
| Krylov | Spann | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 29-9-0 | 21-7-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 7:07 | 4:39 |
| Height | 6′ 3″ | 6′ 5″ |
| Weight | 205 lbs. | 205 lbs. |
| Reach | 77″ | 79” |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 4.45 | 3.42 |
| Striking Accuracy | 55% | 44% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 2.50 | 3.42 |
| Defense | 44% | 48% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 2.11 | 1.46 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% | 35% |
| Takedown Defense | 53% | 50% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Free Pick
Krylov is the UFC betting experts favorite, but appears to have the edge in this fight. His striking and grappling skills are superior to Ryan Spann by finish rate; Krylov appears like the better fighter due to his higher finish rate. Take Nikita Krylov on the moneyline.
Free Pick: Nikita Krylov -164
