Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Pick, 3/11/2023 Predictions UFC Las Vegas Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 3/7/2023

Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann

UFC Las Vegas

The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Nikita Krylov will enter the Octagon with Ryan Spann at UFC Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The opening moneyline has Krylov at -180 while Spann is priced at +143.

Nikita "The Miner" Krylov steps into the Octagon with a record of 29-9-0. The 30-year-old steps on the scale at 205 lbs and measures in at 6'3". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 77". Ryan "Superman" Spann stands in at 6'5" and weighs in at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a victory to his record of 21-7-0. The 31-year-old stretches 79". With respect to significant strikes, Nikita Krylov is landing 4.45 per min while Ryan Spann is landing 3.42 significant strikes per minute. Krylov connects on 55% of the significant strikes he throws and Spann is landing 44%. When it comes to the fighter's defense, "The Miner" absorbs 2.50 significant strikes per min and "Superman" absorbs 3.42. Krylov also defends 44% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way while Spann defends against 48% of the shots thrown.

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UFC Las Vegas	Nikita Krylov	Ryan Spann
Opening Odds	-180	+143
Record	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"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	4.45	3.42
Striking Accuracy	55%	44%

Concerning takedowns, Nikita Krylov is the more effective wrestler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 2.11 times per 3 rounds. Krylov is finishing his takedown attempts on 35% of his attempts and stopping 53% of all takedowns attempted on him. Spann is scoring a takedown on 35% of the takedowns he tries and defending 50% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding submissions, Krylov is the lesser skilled of the two fighters by attempting 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes while Spann looks to get 1.8 submissions per 3 rounds.

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In his previous bout, Nikita Krylov faced Volkan Oezdemir and took home the victory via unanimous decision in round 3. Oezdemir landed 108 of 157 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Krylov walked away from this fight having landed 171 of 251 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Oezdemir ended up landing 42 of 81, which gave him a rate of 51%. He landed 35 of 72 significant strikes to the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Krylov landed 47% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 57 of 121. Of all the significant strikes, he landed 42 of 100 to the head. 80% of the significant strikes connected on by Oezdemir and 66% of them connected on by Krylov were thrown at a distance.

In the last fight for Ryan Spann, he battled Dominick Reyes and took home the win by a punch to the head in round 1. Reyes ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Spann ended up landing 87% of his significant strikes at distance. Spann connected on 47% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 8 of 17. He ended up connecting on 7 of 16 significant strikes aimed at the head. Reyes ended up landing 5 of 12 significant strikes in that contest. Out of those significant strikes, he ended up landing 1 of 8 to the head. In terms of total strikes thrown, Reyes connected on 5 of 12 while Spann connected on 8 of 17 of all the strikes he threw.

Other bouts to watch

Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Ricardo Ramos squares up against Austin Lingo. Ramos walks into the Octagon with a record of 16-4-0. The 27-year-old steps on the scale at 145 lbs and measures 5'9". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 72". Lingo measures 5'10" and is fighting at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his total of 9-1-0. The 28-year-old has an arm span of 70". Regarding grappling, Ricardo Ramos gets a takedown 2.58 times per 3 rounds while Austin Lingo is averaging a takedown 0.67 times per 15 min. Regarding striking, Ramos lands an average of 3.32 strikes/min and connects on 38% of his attempted strikes. Joining him in the Octagon is Austin Lingo, who tags the opposition on 42% of the strikes he has thrown and connects on 4.00 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Jonathan Martinez is set to take on Said Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov looks to add a win to his career record of 17-2-0. The 30-year-old weighs 135 lbs and stands in at 5'8". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 70". Martinez stands 5'8" and is fighting at 135 lbs. The southpaw fighter holds a record of 17-4-0. The 28-year-old stretches 70". In terms of wrestling, Said Nurmagomedov is able to stop 63% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is getting his opponent to the mat on 9% of his attempts. Martinez is finishing his takedowns on 45% of his attempts and thwarts 70% of all takedown tries against him. With reference to striking, Nurmagomedov absorbs 2.05 strikes/min while he is landing 3.64 strikes/min. Martinez, notwithstanding, is taking 3.88 strikes per min and is dishing out 4.84 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Nikita Krylov (-180)

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