In a heavyweight division at a standstill at the moment due to champion Jon Jones' unavailability, two fighters look for rebound wins at UFC Vegas 88. Fan favorite Tai Tuivasa faces Macrcin Tybura in Las Vegas.
Tuivasa made his MMA debut in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2017. He started off hot winning his first three fights with the promotion, he then went on a three-fight losing streak. However, we've seen a turn around since that lull as he then broke out winning five straight — while becoming popular with fans, thanks in part due to him participating in shoeys. Ranked ninth the UFC's heavyweight rankings, Tuivasa looks to return to form and stay in the top ten.
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Tybura turned pro in 2011. The Polish fighter won the M-1 heavyweight title in 2014, defending it twice. Joining the UFC in 2016, he is 11-7 with the promotion. The 38-year-old had a two-fight win streak snapped against Tom Aspinall in July 2023. He is ranked tenth in the rankings.
UFC Vegas 88: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura full fight card
Main card
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura; Heavyweights
- Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa; Welterweights
- Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu; Light Heavyweights
- Pannie Kianzad vs. Macy Chiasson; Bantamweights
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bryan Barberena; Middleweights
- Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian; Featherweights
Prelims
- Thiago Moises vs. Mitch Ramirez; Lightweights
- Natan Levy vs. Mike Davis; Lightweights
- Josiane Nunes vs. Chelsea Chandler; Bantamweights
- Jafel Filho vs. Ode' Osbourne; Flyweights
- Joshua Culibao vs. Danny Silva; Featherweights
- Cory McKenna vs. Jaqueline Amori; Strawweights
- Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Chad Anheliger; Bantamweights
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Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa; Welterweights
The co-main event is Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa.
Battle turned pro in 2019. "The Butcher" joined the UFC in 2021 and is 5-1 with the promotion. On a two-fight win streak, Battle last fought in September, beating A.J. Fletcher via submission.
Loosa turned pro in 2013. The Dana White's Contender Series alum is on a two-fight win streak, his last contest being a decision win in September against Rhys McKee.
Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian; Featherweights
Opening the main card will be Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian.
Rodriguez turned pro in 2019. The Dana White's Contender Series standout lost his UFC debut in February 2022 but has since won three straight. After beating uber prospect Raul Rosas Jr. in an upset, “CeeRod” beat Cameron Saaiman in October.
Dulgarian turned pro in 2021. The former Fight Alliance Championship star entered the octagon in August 2023, beating Francis Marshall via TKO.
Josiane Nunes vs. Chelsea Chandler; Bantamweights
Josiane Nunes faces Chelsea Chandler on the prelims.
Nunes is ranked 13th in the women's bantamweight rankings. The Brazilian turned pro in 2013 and joined the UFC in 2021. She is 3-0 in the octagon, her last fight being a decision win in January 2023 against Zarah Fairm.
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Chandler, ranked 14th, turned pro in 2018. The former Invicta star entered the octagon in 2022 and is 1-1, her last fight being a loss against Norma Dumont in July 2023.
How to watch UFC Vegas 88: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura
- Date: Saturday, March 16
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 11 p.m. GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT
- Channel/live stream: ESPN+ | TNT Sports | Main Event on Kayo
- Location: UFC APEX - Las Vegas
UFC Vegas 88 begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Marc 16, with the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Tuivasa and Tybura should make their way to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. The event is in the UFC's APEX in Las Vegas.
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Betting odds for UFC Vegas 88: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura
Per Bet MGM, Tai Tuivasa is the -135 favorite, while Marcin Tybura is the +110 underdog.
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