Grizzled MMA veteran Marcin Tybura was looking to extend his winning run against Blagoy Ivanov on the main card of UFC Vegas 68.
UFC Vegas 68: Marcin Tybura vs Blagoy Ivanov
Round 1
Tybura starts with a kick-heavy plan. He gets a body kick. Tybura with more feints before landing a 1-2. Low kick from Tybura. Ivanov counters back. Low kick by Tybura and Ivanov hits a left. Tybura with a strong right to rock Imavov. He returns fire but eats one to the body.
Round 2
Ivanov starts the round with a heavy overhand left. Tybura with a jab. Body shot from Tybura with a short hook. He’s keeping his range using the jab. Tybura tries to cut the distance and faces resistance from Ivanov. Tybura connects a body kick followed by a left. Tybura with a right. Both men exchange a thunderous left hand. Tybura with another right hand and Ivanov throws a barrage of punches back. Ivanov with a shot to the body and another.
Round 3
Tybura goes for the takedown and is looking for Ivanov’s back here. He got a hook in. He manages to get the other one locked temporarily before losing it. Tybura varies his strikes every now and then to catch Ivanov. Tybura locks in both his hooks and appears in the dominant position at the end.
Official Result: Marcin Tybura defeats Blagoy Ivanov by unanimous decision.
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Our first of two heavyweight fights is on deck 💪@MarcinTybura and Blagoy Ivanov make the walk next at #UFCVegas68!
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