Marcin Tybura beat Blagoy Ivanov in their heavyweight clash at UFC Vegas 68. The Polish heavyweight put on a strong show to gain a unanimous decision victory. With this win, he has now won 7 out of his last 8 heavyweight bouts. 37-year-old Tybura came into the fight, having won four out of his last five. 36-year-old Ivanov, on the other hand, won three out of his last five.
Both veterans had a strong first round. They exchanged heavy shots on the feet, with Ivanov being the slightly faster fighter. While the Bulgarian Ivanov looked strong in the first round, the Polish Tybura came back stronger in the second and third to secure the win.
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Interestingly, Ivanov holds a win over MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko, who retired earlier today. Ivanov famously beat “The Last Emperor” in a sambo bout.
Fans react to Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcin Tybura at UFC Vegas 68
Fans on Twitter shared their reactions to the heavyweight clash on UFC Vegas 68. Some of them did not appreciate the pace dropping in the third round. Tybura secured an early takedown and wrestled his way to victory.
However, there were some fans who did not appreciate the commentary from Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko.
Back in his winning ways! 🙌
Marcin Tybura gets the nod after three rounds! #UFCVegas68 pic.twitter.com/MYi9JJiuCq
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) February 5, 2023
That was disgusting how Bisping and Sanko were hyping up Ivanov as he was struggling to land a punch.
Bisping at one point compliment Ivanov on a punch that didn’t connect. I mean come on. #UFCVegas68 https://t.co/Kqgs9K78rn
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) February 5, 2023
Marcin Tybura salted away the decision in the third round with 4:55 of control time in the five minute round. Tybura and Blagoy Ivanov combined to land only one significant strike in the frame #UFCVegas68 pic.twitter.com/Tnn4Bv6S1J
— Richard Mann (@RichardAMann) February 5, 2023
Brawo @MarcinTybura!!! Solid work from the beginning to the end. #UFCVegas68
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) February 5, 2023
Blagoy got stabbed in the heart, you think he feels a kick to his nuts? #UFCVegas68
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) February 5, 2023
If I was Mark Smith I'd just start waving my arms and act like someone got a KO to end this.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) February 5, 2023
Marcin Tybura wins a Unanimous Decision over Blagoy Ivanov. Tybura has won 7/8 fights in the UFC. #UFCVegas68
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) February 5, 2023
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Blagoy Ivanov was killing it back in the days with Bellator and WSOF. He’s still one tough dude to finish he don’t go out easily.
Marcin Tybura had some hype before the UFC signed him. He was submitting guys with ease in M1 Global. #UFCVegas68
— Phillip Kadek (@phillynextdoor) February 5, 2023
Tybura said he was not optimistic about a title shot in his post-fight speech. Therefore, he said he was ready to fight whoever was available next.
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