UFC Vegas 88: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura: Live round-by-round updates

The main event at UFC Vegas 88 features a heavyweight contest between fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura.

While 'Bam Bam' made a name for himself with a string of knockout wins from 2020 to 2022, he is currently far away from the title picture after suffering losses in his last three fights.

However, the Australian holds wins against the likes of Derrick Lewis and Andrei Arlovski, among others. A win this weekend will help Tuivasa to keep his position in the heavyweight top 10.

The other half of the main event, Tybura, is 3-2 in his last five. A win against 'Bam Bam' will help him reaffirm his place in the top 10. While his last fight ended in a first-round TKO loss against Tom Aspinall, 'Tybur' holds wins against elite opposition such as Sergey Spivak and Ben Rothwell.

According to the current money lines, Tuivasa is a -125 favorite over the +105 Tybura.

Don't miss the live coverage and play-by-play updates on Sportskeeda MMA as the main event unfolds at UFC Vegas 88.

Watch the final face-off below:

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UFC Vegas 88: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura

Round 1:

Tuivasa opens with a body kick. Tuivasa connects with vicious elbows from the clinch. Tybura is bleeding from his forehead. A head kick partially lands for Tybura. 'Tybur' changes levels after a head strike and takes his opponent down.

Tybura takes 'Bam Bam's' back and rains down punches from behind his opponent. The Australian seems helpless. 'Tybur' sinks in a rear-naked choke. It looks tight. The referee notices that 'Bam Bam's' arm has gone limp and stops the fight.

Official result: Marcin Tybura def. Tai Tuivasa via submission (4:08 of Round 1)

Watch the finish below: