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