Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Australian fighter Tai Tuivasa collides with Polish Marcin Tybura in the UFC Fight Night 239 headline event. The heavyweights were originally billed to clash at UFC 298, but the pairing was moved to this weekend's fight night at the Apex in Las Vegas. The top ten UFC heavyweights come into the bout after recent losses, with the Australian dropping his last three fights. Early odds indicate that Tuivasa is the slight favorite against the veteran Pole.

MMA: UFC Heavyweight

Venue: UFC Apex

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 17.03.2024. 04:30

The Aussie, 30, revealed that the earlier scheduled fight with Tybura was moved because he tore his meniscus in training camp. Tai Tuivasa, who released the video of the aftermath of his injury on social media, will be seeking to overturn a three-fight skid when he gets into the octagon this weekend. Before the losses, the number nine ranked UFC heavyweight had won five consecutive matches. "Bam Bam's" recent losses stretch from September 2022 - September 2023. Tuivasa was finished in all three, losing to Ciryl Gare and Sergei Pavlovich by KO and being submitted by Alexander Volkov in Sydney last September.

• Age: 30
• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 266 lbs (121kg)
• Reach: 75"
• Record: 14-6

I fight to pay the bills, and I love it. I love the battle, the actual fight. Obviously, it takes a lot of preparation, dedication, and hard work to get there. That all comes along with it. That's more like the cherry on top for me.

Tai Tuivasa

The veteran Pole, 38, lost to current UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall last July in London. The loss stopped Marcin Tybura's two-fight run. The former M-1 Global heavyweight champion made his UFC debut in 2016. "Tybur" is ranked number ten in the UFC heavyweight class.

• Age: 38
• Height: 6'3"
• Reach: 78"
• Weight: 254 lbs (115kg)
• Record: 24-8

I feel very comfortable in a brawl. I don't like to wait much. I feel like if he goes forward, I will be there, and we will exchange a lot. His striking is great, but I'm also there. I've focused on movement a lot, and I don't think it'll be a boring fight.

Marcin Tybura

Marcin Tybura is a 2.00 underdog in Bet365 with total rounds over 1.5 at 1.57 odds. 1XBET lists Tai Tuivasa at 1.80 odds. Betwinner prices yes for the start of round three at 1.92 and the No at 1.86.