UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura explained

UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:UFC Apex
City:Enterprise, Nevada, United States
Attendance:Not announced[1]
Previousevent:UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2

UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura (also known as UFC Fight Night 239, UFC on ESPN+ 97 and UFC Vegas 88) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 16, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States.[2] [3]

Background

A heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura was scheduled for UFC 298.[4] However, the bout was moved in order to headline this event.[5]

A bantamweight bout between Charalampos Grigoriou and Toshiomi Kazama was expected to take place at the event.[6] However, Kazama pulled out and was replaced by Chad Anheliger.[7]

Thiago Moisés and Brad Riddell were expected to meet in a lightweight bout at the event.[8] However, Riddell pulled out in mid-February due to undisclosed reasons. [9] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Mitch Ramirez.[10]

At the weigh-ins, three fighters missed weight:

All three bouts proceeded at catchweight. Each fighter was fined 20% of their individual purses which went to their opponents Mike Davis, Josiane Nunes, and Joshua Culibao respectively.[11]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UFC Fight Night 239 post-event facts: What do Gerald Meerschaert and Royce Gracie have in common?. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-03-17. 2024-03-17.
  2. Web site: UFC officially announces early 2024 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2023-12-20. 2023-12-20.
  3. Web site: UFC schedule 2024: Dana White and Co. book three Apex events in four weeks for March / April. mmamania.com. Steven Marrocco. 2023-12-24. 2024-01-13.
  4. Web site: Mike Heck. 2023-12-12. Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura set for UFC 298. 2024-01-12. mmafighting.com.
  5. Web site: Steven Marrocco. 2024-01-12. Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura moved from UFC 298 to March UFC Fight Night headliner. 2024-01-12. mmafighting.com.
  6. Web site: News Desk. 2024-01-08. UFC Vegas 87: Charalampos Grigoriou debut set vs Toshiomi Kazama. 2024-01-09. itnwwe.com.
  7. Web site: Six new fights added to UFC Vegas 88. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-01-24. 2024-02-17.
  8. Web site: Brad Riddell returns against Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night on March 16. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. 2024-01-11. 2024-01-11.
  9. Web site: Brad Riddell withdraws from upcoming UFC fight vs. Thiago Moises. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and Farah Hannoun. 2024-02-14. 2024-02-14.
  10. Web site: Brad Riddell out, Thiago Moises now expected to face newcomer Mitch Ramirez at UFC Vegas 88. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2024-03-01. 2024-03-07.
  11. Web site: UFC Fight Night 239 weigh-in results: Three misses on prelims in Las Vegas. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2024-03-15. 2024-03-15.
  12. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura. 12 January 2024 . Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2024-01-13.
  13. Web site: UFC Fight Night 239 bonuses: With seven finishes, who missed out on an extra $50K in Las Vegas?. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Matt Erickson. 2024-03-16. 2024-03-16.

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