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Quillan Salkilld opened UFC 325 with a first-round neck-crank submission over Jamie Mullarkey; Mauricio Ruffy stopped Rafael Fiziev by TKO in Round 2; and Tallison Teixeira outpointed Tai Tuivasa to a unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards) after a dominant start and a fatigue-filled finish.
After a year away and a five-fight skid, Tai Tuivasa returns at UFC 325 in Australia, admitting he was fat as f*ck and had to overcome mental and physical demons to pursue a fresh winning streak against Tallison Teixeira.
UFC 325 lands in Sydney with Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch at Qudos Bank Arena, while five major angles shape the card: Volkanovski’s continued reign at 37 and potential to tie Aldo’s featherweight title record; Lopes bringing a more calculated, dangerous approach after their first bout; Benoit Saint-Denis as a revitalized, finishing-minded lightweight threat; Tai Tuivasa facing a must-win on home soil after a long layoff and skid; and several pivotal lightweight bouts on the main card (Fiziev vs. Ruffy, Salkilld vs. Mullarkey) that could influence title contention and the division’s landscape.
Marcin Tybura secured a quick submission win over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Vegas 88, extending Tuivasa's losing streak to four fights. The post-fight show discusses Tybura's impressive victory, Tuivasa's continued struggles, the near skirmish following another fight, and other notable moments from the event.
Marcin Tybura secured a first-round submission victory over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Fight Night 239, marking Tuivasa's fourth consecutive defeat. Social media reacted to the fight, with commentators noting Tybura's strong ground game and Tuivasa's struggle to defend against the submission. UFC fighters and analysts shared their thoughts on the match, with some expressing surprise at the outcome and others highlighting the strategic aspects of Tybura's performance.
Marcin Tybura secured a victory over Tai Tuivasa in the UFC Vegas 88 main event with a rear-naked choke, marking his third win in four fights while Tuivasa has now suffered four straight losses. Fellow fighters reacted on social media, with Megan Anderson praising Tybura's smart gameplan and others discussing the controversial eye poke incident and the close fight between Christian Rodriguez and Isaac Dulgarian.
UFC Vegas 88 is set to feature a heavyweight headliner between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura, with a lineup of exciting matchups including Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa, Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu, Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian, and Pannie Kianzad vs. Macy Chiasson. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, with a preliminary card beginning at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and a main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.