UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac preview & main card tips

The main card for UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac this Sunday (AEST) has undergone late changes but still looks like a fun night of viewing. Highlights include a featherweight bout between Damon Jackson and Chepe Mariscal, a top-15 matchup between Yana Santos and Chelsea Chandler, and a scrap between newcomers Danny Barlow and Nikolay Veretennikov. Read on for BP’s fight analysis and free UFC betting tips.

Marcin Tybura v Serghei Spivac

Marcin Tybura vs Serghei Spivac

It’s a heavyweight rematch as Marcin Tybura sets out to prove his previous win over Serghei Spivac was no fluke. See our Tybura vs Spivac main event preview and betting picks here.

Damon Jackson v Chepe Mariscal

Damon Jackson vs Chepe Mariscal

Damon Jackson (23-6-1) brings an unorthodox striking style to the octagon and can be a frustrating fighter to watch. The 35-year-old is coming off a split-decision win over Alexander Hernandez, snapping a two-fight losing streak that threatened his UFC contract. Online bookies have Jackson priced at big odds to emerge with back-to-back wins.

Chepe Mariscal (16-6-0) has perfect 3-0 record in the UFC. The 31-year-old stands low to the ground and likes to wind up heavy shots, but he will face a sizeable height and reach disadvantage here. If he can land blows to the body early, it will help negate this obstacle and might open finishing opportunities.

Danny Barlow v Nikolay Veretennikov

Danny Barlow vs Nikolay Veretennikov

Danny Barlow (8-0-0) earned his UFC ticket with an early knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. The unbeaten prospect produced another impressive performance on debut, finishing Josh Quinlan in the third round. The 29-year-old has slick hands that will take him a long way toward ranked opposition.

Nikolay Veretennikov (0-1-0) suffered a decision loss when appearing on the Contender Series but earned this shot with three straight wins in the United Fight League. The 34-year-old can get a little loose defensively, and that weakness may cost him against a talented opponent.

Chris Gutierrez v Quang Le

Chris Gutierrez vs Quang Le

Chris Gutierrez (20-5-2) has recorded two wins and two losses since 2022, albeit against quality opposition. He was beaten via points by Song Yadong most recently, after accounting for Heili Alateng in 2023. The 33-year-old can struggle to impress the judges and needs to string together productive minutes against an unknown commodity.

Quang Le (8-0-0) makes his UFC debut after building a strong record on the Legacy Fighting Alliance. This type of form can be difficult to gauge, but the 37-year-old must be respected until results prove otherwise. He appears to be a busy fighter, with a solid ground game and cardio abilities, and might be ready to spring a surprise.

Yana Santos v Chelsea Chandler

Yana Santos vs Chelsea Chandler

Yana Santos (14-8-0) has endured three tough years with three straight losses in the women’s bantamweight division. The Russian has faced high-level competition in former champion Holly Holm and contender Irena Aldana, but she should enjoy a significant power advantage in this matchup.

Chelsea Chandler (6-2-0) has fought three times in the UFC, booking two wins and one loss. The 30-year-old is technically sound but can appear a little plodding at times, particularly late in rounds. Chandler does have a strong top game, so if she can take this to the mat, the underdog should prove competitive.

Toshiomi Kazama v Charalampos Grigoriou

Toshiomi Kazama vs Charalampos Grigoriou

Toshiomi Kazama (10-4-0) has three of his last four professional fights and is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Garret Armfield in 2023. The Japanese athlete is most comfortable on the ground and boasts five wins via submission. If he cannot score the takedown, however, the 27-year-old might be in for a rough night.

Charalampos Grigoriou (8-4-0) scored a big knockout win on the Contender’s Series but was a bit flat in his UFC debut, losing via decision after showing early nerves. The 32-year-old is a heavy striker with six wins via knockout and will be hunting an early stoppage win from the opening bell.

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