Ten years ago, Ante Delija looked to win the M-1 Global heavyweight title in a battle with Marcin Tybura, but a leg injury in the first round of that fight prevented that from happening. Now, the two squared off again in Delija's UFC debut at UFC Paris, and Delija is the one who came out with his hand raised this time around.
Delija looked to bring pressure right away, landing on Tybura, but he'd get caught in Tybura's grasp and placed on the fence. Tybura would look for the takedown, but Delija managed to escape. Tybura started to connect with the right hand, and the fight's momentum would not change from there.
A short series of right hands from Delija would rock Tybura and send him to the mat, finishing the fight in an emotional UFC debut performance for the former PFL champion.
Ante Delija Brutally KOs Marcin Tybura In UFC Debut At UFC Paris
Delija is a veteran of the PFL, having been a finalist in the 2021 PFL heavyweight season and winning the 2022 PFL heavyweight title. After parting ways with the PFL, with his last fight with the promotion coming in 2024, Delija last fought in April, finishing Yorgan De Castro this past April at FNC 22.
Tybura is 3-2 in his last five.