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Rothwell on deck
Tybura is expected to take on Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight matchup at the Oct. 10 UFC event, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Tybura is coming off a pair of unanimous decision victories over Maxim Grishin and Sergey Spivak following a pair of losses, boosting his lengthy UFC career record to 6-5-0. Next up is another experienced UFC fighter in Rothwell, who owns two straight wins following a tough stretch as well. Tybura and Rothwell own identical reaches, but Tybura will surrender an inch of height and some pounds to his opponent. Tybura has youth on his side and trains at an exceptional camp in Jackson-Wink MMA, but he'll have to get by the grizzled vet if he means to make a case for a spot in the heavyweight rankings.
Tybura is coming off a pair of unanimous decision victories over Maxim Grishin and Sergey Spivak following a pair of losses, boosting his lengthy UFC career record to 6-5-0. Next up is another experienced UFC fighter in Rothwell, who owns two straight wins following a tough stretch as well. Tybura and Rothwell own identical reaches, but Tybura will surrender an inch of height and some pounds to his opponent. Tybura has youth on his side and trains at an exceptional camp in Jackson-Wink MMA, but he'll have to get by the grizzled vet if he means to make a case for a spot in the heavyweight rankings.
Grinds past Maxim Grishin
Tybura defeated Maxim Grishin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) at UFC 251 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Originally scheduled to face Alexander Romanov, Tybura had zero issues with the opponent change. Of course, Tybura weighed in 29 pounds heavier than Grishin. It was a dominant win for Tybura, but it wasn't a visually pleasing experience. He never had Grishin in any sort of legitimate trouble, instead preferring to grind out a victory along the fence and on the mat. It won't earn Tybura many new fans, but it was a smart game plan considering the size difference between the two men. Grishin is known for his power, and Tybura never gave him an opportunity to unleash some haymakers. Tybura is now sporting a 6-5 record through his first 11 UFC bouts. He has enough ability to defeat fringe opponents, but we've seen nothing to suggest the big man is a legitimate contender at heavyweight.
Originally scheduled to face Alexander Romanov, Tybura had zero issues with the opponent change. Of course, Tybura weighed in 29 pounds heavier than Grishin. It was a dominant win for Tybura, but it wasn't a visually pleasing experience. He never had Grishin in any sort of legitimate trouble, instead preferring to grind out a victory along the fence and on the mat. It won't earn Tybura many new fans, but it was a smart game plan considering the size difference between the two men. Grishin is known for his power, and Tybura never gave him an opportunity to unleash some haymakers. Tybura is now sporting a 6-5 record through his first 11 UFC bouts. He has enough ability to defeat fringe opponents, but we've seen nothing to suggest the big man is a legitimate contender at heavyweight.
New opponent at UFC 251
Tybura will now face Maxim Grishin at UFC 251 on July 11 following the withdrawal of Alexander Romanov, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
This fight had been listed as a pick'em in most sportsbooks despite the fact it was Romanov's debut, with Tybura even getting priced as a betting underdog in some daily formats. He'll now get a new opponent that could swing those odds, but Grishin is a far different fight than your typical debuting fighter. The 36-year-old has accumulated roughly 40 professional fights, most recently competing under the banner of PFL, where he went 4-0-2. Grishin hasn't lost since a 2016 matchup against current UFC light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev.
This fight had been listed as a pick'em in most sportsbooks despite the fact it was Romanov's debut, with Tybura even getting priced as a betting underdog in some daily formats. He'll now get a new opponent that could swing those odds, but Grishin is a far different fight than your typical debuting fighter. The 36-year-old has accumulated roughly 40 professional fights, most recently competing under the banner of PFL, where he went 4-0-2. Grishin hasn't lost since a 2016 matchup against current UFC light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev.
Added to UFC 251
Tybura will take on Alexander Romanov in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 251 on July 11 on Fight Island, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Tybura has been a bit hit-or-miss in his UFC run, but he recently snapped a two-fight losing streak with a victory over Sergey Spivac in February. He'll now look to make it two in a row against a younger, debuting fighter. Romanov is 11-0 in professional MMA bouts, while Tybura has already racked up 10 fights under the UFC banner.
Tybura has been a bit hit-or-miss in his UFC run, but he recently snapped a two-fight losing streak with a victory over Sergey Spivac in February. He'll now look to make it two in a row against a younger, debuting fighter. Romanov is 11-0 in professional MMA bouts, while Tybura has already racked up 10 fights under the UFC banner.
Gets back in win column in Norfolk
Tybura defeated Sergey Spivac via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia.
ANALYSIS
It wasn't visually pleasing and it won't have fans clamoring to see Tybura fight again any time soon, but it was a victory that likely saved the big man's job. A loser of back-to-back fights and with just one victory under his belt dating back to June 2017, Tybura had to do whatever was necessary to emerge victorious here and he did that. Tybura landed a pair of takedowns in addition to 23 ground strikes while grinding his way to a win. Tybura's ceiling is obviously extremely limited given his age (34) but he has remained healthy enough to fight twice a year like clockwork and that has value in a company which holds events seemingly every week.
It wasn't visually pleasing and it won't have fans clamoring to see Tybura fight again any time soon, but it was a victory that likely saved the big man's job. A loser of back-to-back fights and with just one victory under his belt dating back to June 2017, Tybura had to do whatever was necessary to emerge victorious here and he did that. Tybura landed a pair of takedowns in addition to 23 ground strikes while grinding his way to a win. Tybura's ceiling is obviously extremely limited given his age (34) but he has remained healthy enough to fight twice a year like clockwork and that has value in a company which holds events seemingly every week.