Daniel Vithlani reveals his UFC Fight Night picks and best bets for Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili in Las Vegas.
Who wins UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. We'll share one of Vithlani's UFC Fight Night selections here: He is siding with Ryan Spann (+145) to get the better of Nikita Krylov (-165) in a matchup of surging light heavyweight contenders. Countless MMA observers believed Yan (16-4) would be a dominant and long-term champion once he captured the title. He's also backing a fighter who is "a hot prospect and grappling phenom" to emerge with a dominant victory. The veteran Krylov has looked in great form as of late and is a tricky, unorthodox striker. "Spann's power on the feet is scary, and he's shown he's also a problem to grapple with. The 31-year-old Memphis native knocked out former title-challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC 281 in November. Dvalishvili is capable of stoppages, but has just three knockouts and one submission on his record, while his other 11 wins have come by decision. Before locking in any UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Yan is a -240 favorite (risk $240 to win $200), while Dvalishvili comes back at +200 in the latest UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Their five-round battle anchors the main UFC fight card (6 p.m. He also trains amateur boxers and speaks regularly with MMA fighters to understand the sport's nuances.
Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC Fight Night 221 in Las Vegas.
Yan gets back to his feet, but Dvalishvili keeps the front headlock, where he lands a couple of knees to the body before the horn. Martinez gets free and they return to the feet, but stay in the clinch. Turkalj gets back up in the clinch, and works his way to the back of Petrino. Brzeski uses the fence to help get back up, but Williams stays heavy and lands a few short punches to the head. Henry then lands a nice series of punches to the body and head. They reset and Williams gets to the clinch, and completes a takedown. Gravely gets a clinch to slow the action, but Hendry lands a series of elbows to the side of the head. They trade in close, Gravely gets a clinch and knee to the body. Aldrich changes levels and times a good entry for a takedown, but is unable to get the fight to the ground. He gets the back for a few seconds, but Henry scrambles his way back to the feet. Silva kicks to the body a moment later, and Nam counters with a nice right hand. Nam falls back to the mat as Silva gets a hook in with his right leg.
UFC Fight Night comes to you live from Las Vegas in the Theater at Virgin Hotels on Saturday, March 11. We break down odds over on DraftKings Sportsbook.
For method of victory, the short-favorite is “Yan To Win By Decision” at +110. The round total of 4.5 has the over-juiced to -215, with the under-paying back at +175. With The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas serving as the venue, the main card is slated to commence at 6 p.m.
See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili, Live From The Theater at Virgin Hotels In Las Vegas, Nevada.
[Results, Highlights & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-fight-night-yan-vs-dvalishvili-results-highlights-winner-interviews) [Results, Highlights & More](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-fight-night-yan-vs-dvalishvili-results-highlights-winner-interviews) [UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili](/event/ufc-fight-night-march-11-2023), live from The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. 13 [Alexandr Romanov](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/alexandr-romanov). 3 [Merab Dvalishvili](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/merab-dvalishvili). [Petr Yan](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/petr-yan) collide with No. 8 ranked heavyweight [Alexander Volkov](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/alexander-volkov) battles No. [Jonathan Martinez](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jonathan-martinez) defeats [Said Nurmagomedov](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/said-nurmagomedov) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) [Vitor Petrino](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/vitor-petrino) defeats [Anton Turkalj](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/anton-turkalj) by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) [Karl Williams](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/karl-williams) defeats [Lukasz Brzeski](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/lukasz-brzeski) by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) [Ariane Lipski](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ariane-lipski) defeats [JJ Aldrich](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jj-aldrich) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) [Carlston Harris](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/carlston-harris) defeats [Jared Gooden](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jared-gooden) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Analyzing Saturday's UFC Fight Night 221 odds between Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.
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Two fighters from the UFCs stacked bantamweight division square off for supremacy as Russias Petr No Mercy Yan takes on Merab The Machine Dvalishvili.
This fight is a classic style vs style matchup in the modern day, will Yan's boxing defeat Dvalishvili's wrestling? Dvalishvili's run in the UFC could not of started much worse. In a fight he was comfortably winning, Yan threw a blatant illegal knee that not only handed Sterling the title but led to losses in two of his next three bouts including his rematch with Sterling.
UFC Fight Night 221 takes place tonight from The Theatre at Virgin Hotels in Paradise, Nevada and MMA News has you covered with all the results and ...
The UFC Fight Night 221 co-main event ended quickly as Alexander Volkov made quick work of Alexandr Romanov.
Jared Gooden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) JJ Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) [Bruno Silva def. Lukasz Brzeski via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) [Davey Grant def. Tony Gravely via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) [Ariane Lipski def. Anton Turkalji via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) [Karl Williams def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results%E2%80%9D) [Mario Bautista def. Tyson Nam via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:23](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-bruno-silva-vs-tyson-name-kick-finish%E2%80%9D) [Carlston Harris def. Sedriques Dumas via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:00](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-josh-fremd-vs-sedriques-dumas-submission%E2%80%9D) [Victor Henry def. Raphael Assuncao via technical submission (reverse triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:43](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-davey-grant-vs-raphael-assuncao%E2%80%9D) [Josh Fremd def. Guido Cannetti via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:18](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-mario-bautista-submission-guido-cannetti-callout-cody-garbrandt%E2%80%9D) [Vitor Petrino def. Romanov shot for a takedown early but wasn’t able to maintain significant control. Volkov ended up on top and pounded away until referee Mark Smith waved off the bout.
Nikita Krylov against Ryan Spann promises to be a great fight for as long as it lasts, considering less than 15 of their total fights have gone the ...
This fight could go a number of ways. Spann is a powerful knockout artist but has fallen foul to his opponents ground game more than once. Krylov is a kill or be killed fighter who has the skills to knock you out or submit you whilst being totally susceptible to the same moves he throws.
Analyzing Saturday's UFC Fight Night 221 odds between Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.
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Analyzing Saturday's UFC Fight Night 221 odds between Alexander Volkov vs. Alexandr Romanov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.
Please [gamble responsibly](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/bet-and-wager-101-responsible-gaming-and-gambling/). [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_456c_ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=456&c=ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5), SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. [Colorado](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_458c_ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=458&c=ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos-co) and [New Jersey](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_457c_ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=457&c=ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos-nj), claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. No (-270) With Romanov’s recent submission history, it’s a good idea to play METHOD OF VICTORY: ROMANOV BY SUBMISSION (+270) for an opportunity to nearly triple your initial wager. Yes (+175) [Tipico Sportsbook’s](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_456c_ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=456&c=ufc-fight-night-221-alexander-volkov-vs-alexandr-romanov-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1) lines around the UFC Fight Night 221: Volkov vs. Romanov -150 (bet $150 to win $100) Romanov will be looking to get this fight to the mat where he can do his magic. Volkov bounced back from a submission loss to Tom Aspinall on March 19, 2022, with a 1st-round KO/TKO of Jairzinho Rozenstruik last time out in June. Since arriving at the UFC level, he has submitted Chase Sherman, Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Roque Martinez. The fight is on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 3 p.m.
After a two-week delay, Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann finally took place at UFC Fight Night 221 – and it was fun viewing while it lasted.
Jared Gooden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) JJ Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) [Bruno Silva def. Lukasz Brzeski via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) [Davey Grant def. Tony Gravely via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) [Ariane Lipski def. Anton Turkalji via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) [Karl Williams def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-las-vegas-petr-yan-merab-dvalishvili-play-by-play-live-results”) [Mario Bautista def. Tyson Nam via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:23](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-bruno-silva-vs-tyson-name-kick-finish”) [Carlston Harris def. Sedriques Dumas via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:00](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-josh-fremd-vs-sedriques-dumas-submission”) [Victor Henry def. Raphael Assuncao via technical submission (reverse triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:43](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-davey-grant-vs-raphael-assuncao”) [Josh Fremd def. [Nikita Krylov](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/nikita-krylov) got the job done Saturday vs. Guido Cannetti via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:18](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-video-mario-bautista-submission-guido-cannetti-callout-cody-garbrandt”) [Vitor Petrino def. The tap came at the 3:38 mark of Round 1.
Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann fight at catchweight on the main card of UFC Fight Night. We go over start time, how to watch, odds and betting splits.
He knocked out Alexander Gustafsson on July 23, 2022, to earn a Performance of the Night bonus. He earned a Performance of the Night bonus for a submission win over Ion Cutelaba on May 14, 2022, and he knocked out Dominick Reyes at UFC 281 on November 12, but Spann missed weight and wasn’t eligible for a bonus. This fight was supposed to headline UFC Vegas 70 at the APEX Facility a couple of weeks ago, but Krylov pulled out with an illness.
Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov fight at heavyweight on the main card of UFC Fight Night. We go over start time, how to watch, odds and betting ...
Dvalishvili is two literal titans of the fight game: Volkov (6’7) and Romanov (6’2). Also notable on the main card is a Heavyweight bout between Russian Alexander Volkov (35-10) and Alexander Romanov (16-1) of Moldova. With the prices as they are at DraftKings Sportsbook, I see more value in playing the short dog in the much taller Volkov to win the fight outright at +130. There is a six-bout main card highlighted by a bantamweight fight between Petr Yan (16-4) and Merab Dvalishvili (15-4). Additionally, Volkov is coming off a thrilling stoppage victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Romanov is the shorter fighter by five inches but still comes in as the favorite (-175 moneyline) for Saturday’s Co-Main event.