LAS VEGAS – Marcin Tybura wasn’t thrilled when he received the call that his fight with Tai Tuivasa would happen a month later than expected. Originally scheduled to be part of February’s UFC 298 lineup, the heavyweight bout between Tybura (24-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and Tuivasa (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) was postponed to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 239 main event at the UFC Apex (ESPN+). Although it’s now a headlining bout with five rounds, Tybura admits the adjustment of date disrupted his preparation in a negative way. “When the fight was moving it was a little bit hard because you already the camp and you’re just a little bit tired and you’re waiting for the final days, and it’s rescheduled,” Tybura told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “So that’s a little bit damaged to the camp schedule

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UFC Fight Night 239 headliner Marcin Tybura admits postponement from UFC 298 ‘damaged’ preparation – MMA Junkie

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