LAS VEGAS – UFC delivers another thrilling night of fights at UFC Apex, headlined by a light heavyweight contenders’ bout between No. 6-ranked Nikita Krylov and No. 8 Ryan Spann. Also, No. 11-ranked middleweight contender Andre Muniz battles Brendan Allen in a clash of Dana White’s Contender Series signees.
“UFC Fight Night 220: Krylov vs. Spann” will take place Saturday, February 25 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire card will be available on ESPN+ in English and Spanish, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET and the prelims at 4 p.m. ET.
Krylov (29-9 MMA, 10-7 UFC) intends to start his 2023 season off with another memorable finish. Among the most exciting fighters at light heavyweight, he holds wins over former title challengers Volkan Oezdemir, Alexander Gustafsson and Ovince Saint Preux. Krylov now aims to stop Spann and set himself up for a shot at the division’s top 5.
Spann (21-7 MMA, 7-2 UFC) looks to continue his ascent to the top of the 205-pound ladder with a statement victory. A submission specialist with KO power, he has secured impressive finishes against Dominick Reyes, Ion Cutelaba and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Spann now hopes to make the most of his second main event opportunity by taking out Krylov in impressive fashion.
Muniz (23-4 MMA, 5-0 UFC) plans to continue his hot streak with another statement performance. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, he has earned memorable victories over Uriah Hall, Eryk Anders and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Muniz now has his sights set on defending his spot in the rankings by securing his 10th consecutive win.
Allen (20-5 MMA, 8-2 UFC) looks to break into the middleweight top 15 with a show-stealing finish. A talented grappler currently riding a three-fight win streak, he has turned heads with notable submission victories against Krzysztof Jotko, Sam Alvey and Kevin Holland. Allen now plans to halt Muniz’s momentum and establish himself as a middleweight title threat.
Additional bouts on the card include:
- Augusto Sakai (15-5-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) locks horns with Don’Tale Mayes (9-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in a clash of hard-hitting heavyweights
- Undefeated Tatiana Suarez (8-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) makes her long awaited return against Montana De La Rosa (12-7-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) in a flyweight bout
- Dana White’s Contender Series signees collide when Mike Malott (8-1-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) faces Yohan Lainesse (9-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at welterweight
- Dana White’s Contender Series signee Jasmine Jasudavicius (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) faces debuting Gabriella Fernandes (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in a flyweight bout
- Jordan Leavitt (10-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) meets Victor Martinez (13-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at lightweight
- Ode Osbourne (11-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC) squares off with Charles Johnson (13-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in a 130-pound catchweight bout
- Rafael Alves (20-11 MMA, 1-2 UFC) takes on Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Nurullo Aliev (8-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in a lightweight bout
- UFC newcomer Hailey Cowan (7-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) meets Ailin Perez (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in a bantamweight bout
- Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Jose Johnson (15-7 MMA, 0-0 UFC) debuts against Garrett Armfield (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at bantamweight
- Unbeaten Trevor Peek (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) aims to turn heads in his UFC debut against Erick Gonzalez (14-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC) at lightweight
