LAS VEGAS – The previous time Ryan Spann sat at a UFC news conference was Feb. 25, and he was devastated.
As Spann (21-7 MMA, 7-2 UFC) spoke, he broke down in tears. His scheduled main event battle vs. Nikita Krylov (29-9 MMA, 10-7 UFC) was unexpectedly canceled moments prior and Spann still hadn’t processed what happened.
Fast forward a week-and-a-half later, Spann entered the media room Wednesday with his focus back on the same target, unwilling to be affected by powers outside of his control.