Don’t miss the clash of heavyweight contenders Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura. Get expert predictions and betting advice from SportsLine combat expert Daniel Vithlani.
Event | Main Event: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura |
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Date | Saturday |
Time | 7 p.m. ET |
Location | Apex facility, Las Vegas |
Co-Main Event | Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa |
A clash of combat styles will serve as the backdrop for the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday when ranked heavyweight contenders Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura meet in the Octagon. Tuivasa, known for his lethal power, will face Tybura, who is noted for his polished ground game. In the co-main event, welterweight prospects Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa will face off. Be sure to check out the expert predictions and betting advice from SportsLine combat expert Daniel Vithlani.
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
A clash of combat styles will serve as the backdrop for the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday when ranked heavyweight contenders Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura meet in the Octagon. The five-round contest anchors the main UFC fight card starting at 7 p.m. ET from the Apex facility in Las Vegas.
Tuivasa, ranked No. 9 in the heavyweight division, is known for his lethal power with 13 of his 14 professional MMA wins coming by knockout. He will face the No. 10-ranked Tybura, who is noted for his polished ground game.
In the co-main event, welterweight prospects Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa will face off. Before making your picks for UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura, be sure to check out the expert predictions and betting advice from SportsLine combat expert Daniel Vithlani.
Tuivasa vs. Tybura: Clash of Styles
Although Tuivasa and Tybura have differing fighting styles, both fighters have seen their careers take similar trajectories in the UFC. Both fighters were once on the verge of being labeled as journeyman fighters before going on impressive runs that landed them in the top-15 rankings.
Tuivasa arrived in the UFC in 2017 as part of a group of young heavyweight prospects. After winning his first three fights, he experienced a three-fight losing streak that put his roster spot in jeopardy. However, he bounced back with five consecutive knockout wins to climb to No. 3 in the rankings. Despite his recent three-fight losing streak, Tuivasa remains a fan favorite due to his knockout power and colorful celebrations.
Tybura, an eight-year UFC veteran, also faced a rough patch in his career, losing four out of five fights. However, he turned things around with a five-fight winning streak to crack the top-15 rankings. Like Tuivasa, Tybura has struggled against elite competition but has shown significant improvement.
Expert Picks and Predictions
SportsLine combat expert Daniel Vithlani has analyzed the UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura card and has released his top selections. Vithlani, who has a proven track record of success, has provided winning picks in the past and is confident in his choices for this event. To see Vithlani’s picks and get detailed analysis, visit SportsLine.