Fresh off a 25-second upset of heavyweight Walt Harris, Nikita Krylov (16-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is dropping to light heavyweight to replace recently arrested Thiago Silva (16-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) at UFC 171. UFC officials today announced the switch, which sees Krylov take on fellow 205-pounder Ovince St. Preux (14-5 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at the event. UFC 171 takes place March 15 at Dallas’ American Airlines Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. It’s not clear where Krylov vs.
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Nikita Krylov drops to 205, replaces Thiago Silva at UFC 171 – MMA Junkie