MMA Match Preview: Marcin Tybura (27-9) vs. Ante Delija  (25-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs. Borralho

Bout: Marcin Tybura (Poland) vs. Ante Delija (Croatia) – Heavyweight (265 lbs)

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France

Card Placement: Preliminary Card

Broadcast:

USA: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

UK: TNT Sports / discovery+

France: RMC Sport

Injury & Availability Report

Marcin Tybura: No reported injuries; completed full camp in Poland.

Ante Delija: No reported injuries; camp split between Croatia and American Top Team.

Medical Suspensions: None entering fight week.

Fighter Profiles & Matchup Breakdown

Marcin “Tybur” Tybura (27–9) – Poland

Age: 39

Height/Reach: 6’3” / 78″ reach

Style: Grinding wrestler with clinch control and top pressure

UFC Record: 14–9

Key Strengths:

Elite clinch and cage control

Strong ground-and-pound from top position

Durable chin and proven cardio in 3-round fights

Recent Form:

W – Mick Parkin (UD) – March 2025

L – Serghei Spivac (TKO) – July 2024

W – Tai Tuivasa (UD) – March 2024

Tactical Notes: Tybura’s best path is to close distance, initiate clinch exchanges, and work takedowns to neutralize Delija’s striking.

Ante “Walking Trouble” Delija (25–6) – Croatia

Age: 35

Height/Reach: 6’4” / 80″ reach

Style: Aggressive striker with solid wrestling defense

UFC Record: Debut (former PFL champion)

Key Strengths:

18 career finishes (9 KO/TKO, 9 SUB)

Uses reach well to set up power shots

Capable of offensive wrestling when needed

Recent Form:

W – Yorgan De Castro (KO) – PFL 2025

L – Valentin Moldavsky (TKO) – Bellator 2024

W – Matheus Scheffel (UD) – PFL 2023

Tactical Notes: Delija’s clearest path is to keep the fight standing, use his jab to manage range, and look for early power shots before Tybura can impose his grind.

Fight History & Context

First Meeting: September 2015 – M-1 Global Heavyweight Title: Tybura won via TKO after Delija suffered a broken leg on a checked kick.

This Fight: Nearly 10 years later, Delija makes his UFC debut with revenge on his mind, while Tybura looks to defend his ranking against a dangerous newcomer.

Betting Trends

Tybura: 6 of last 8 wins by decision; 4–1 in last 5 fights as an underdog.

Delija: 7 of last 8 wins inside the distance; 4–1 in last 5 fights when favored.

Heavyweight in Paris Trend: 4 of 5 UFC heavyweight bouts in Paris have gone to decision.

FIGHT ODDS

Marcin Tybura                   + 110

Ante Delija                         – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025

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