UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
United States
Main Card • Final
Poland
R1, 4:08
Performance of the Night
Australia
R2, 1:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Haiti
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:54
Performance of the Night
Sweden
R2, 4:23
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:43
Israel
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 4:27
Performance of the Night
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:38
Performance of the Night
Wales
R3, 0:15
Canada
R3, 5:00
Cyprus
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Marcin Tybura earned $50,000 for his first-round technical submission (rear-naked choke) victory over Tai Tuivasa in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Macy Chiasson earned $50,000 for submitting Pannie Kianzad via rear-naked choke at 3:54 of Round 1 in their rematch.
Performance of the Night: Jafel Filho secured $50,000 for a slick first-round rear-naked choke finish against Ode’ Osbourne.
Performance of the Night: Jaqueline Amorim earned $50,000 for her rapid 98-second armbar submission over Cory McKenna.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $210,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $365,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| NC | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| NC | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $52,000 | $52,000 | — | $104,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $63,000* | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $30,400* | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $28,800* | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $23,200* | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $21,600* | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $12,000* | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses and compensation figures are compiled from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines, contract baseline reports, and post-fight bonus announcements. Three fighters missed weight at Friday weigh-ins and forfeited 20% of their base purses to their opponents: Natan Levy (forfeited $3,000 to Mike Davis), Chelsea Chandler (forfeited $3,200 to Josiane Nunes), and Danny Silva (forfeited $2,400 to Josh Culibao).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night 239
Marcin Tybura earned his third career submission inside the Octagon and secured his first rear-naked choke finish in the UFC, stopping Tai Tuivasa in round one.
Gerald Meerschaert tied legendary former champion Anderson Silva for the second-most finishes in UFC middleweight history (11) and extended his divisional submission record to 10.
Jaqueline Amorim locked in an armbar finish over Cory McKenna at 1:38 of Round 1, recording one of the five fastest submissions in UFC strawweight history.
Thiago Moisés secured a rare stoppage via leg kicks against Mitch Ramirez at 0:15 of round 3, joining an exclusive fraternity of UFC lightweight leg kick finishers.
Macy Chiasson defeated Pannie Kianzad by rear-naked choke for the second time in their promotional careers, duplicating her TUF 28 Finale victory from December 2018.
UFC Fight Night 239 matched a modern promotional milestone by producing four first-round submission finishes on a single card (Amorim, Chiasson, Filho, and Tybura).
Christian Rodriguez overcame a 9:22 control deficit and seven conceded takedowns to hand Isaac Dulgarian his first career loss via split decision.
Jafel Filho earned his second consecutive first-round rear-naked choke submission victory, cementing his status as one of the 125-pound division’s top submission aces.
Contender Series standout Danny Silva logged his maiden promotional victory, landing 45 significant strikes and 4 takedowns over Australian veteran Josh Culibao.
Chad Anheliger weathered early grappling to outland Charalampos Grigoriou 85 to 21 in significant strikes, earning a sweep on the judges’ scorecards.
The preliminary card featured three separate catchweight encounters due to scale misses, with all penalized competitors surrendering 20% of their base purses.
Veteran Ovince Saint Preux produced the biggest betting upset of the night, defeating heavy favorite Kennedy Nzechukwu (-700) via split decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura take place?
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura (also known as UFC Vegas 88 and UFC Fight Night 239) took place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura?
Marcin Tybura defeated Tai Tuivasa via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:08 of Round 1 after securing top position and raining down ground strikes.
Why did Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa end in a No Contest?
The welterweight co-main event was ruled a No Contest at 1:00 of Round 2 after an accidental eye poke by Bryan Battle rendered Ange Loosa unable to see and continue fighting.
Who won the performance bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Marcin Tybura, Macy Chiasson, Jafel Filho, and Jaqueline Amorim. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Who won the fight between Ovince Saint Preux and Kennedy Nzechukwu?
Veteran Ovince Saint Preux pulled off a huge upset as a +500 underdog, defeating Kennedy Nzechukwu via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How did Christian Rodriguez defeat undefeated Isaac Dulgarian?
After being controlled on the mat for the first two rounds, Christian Rodriguez rallied in Round 3 to outstrike and sweep an exhausted Isaac Dulgarian, earning a split decision win (28–27, 27–28, 28–27).
How did Macy Chiasson finish Pannie Kianzad?
Macy Chiasson submitted Pannie Kianzad with a rear-naked choke at 3:54 of Round 1, repeating her submission victory over Kianzad from the TUF 28 Finale in 2018.
How did Gerald Meerschaert defeat Bryan Barberena?
Gerald Meerschaert submitted Bryan Barberena via technical submission (face crank) at 4:23 of Round 2, tying Anderson Silva for the second-most finishes in UFC middleweight history (11).
How quickly did Jaqueline Amorim submit Cory McKenna?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Jaqueline Amorim submitted Cory McKenna with an armbar in just 1:38 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Thiago Moisés defeat Mitch Ramirez?
Thiago Moisés battered Mitch Ramirez with heavy calf kicks, securing a rare TKO via leg kicks at 0:15 of Round 3.
Which fighters missed weight at UFC Fight Night 239?
Three fighters missed weight on Friday: Natan Levy (156.5 lbs), Chelsea Chandler (137 lbs), and Danny Silva (148.5 lbs). All three forfeited 20% of their base purses to their respective opponents.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer John Gooden alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Jafel Filho defeat Ode’ Osbourne?
Jafel Filho dominated on the ground, securing a rear-naked choke submission over Ode’ Osbourne at 4:27 of Round 1 to claim a $50,000 bonus.
Who won the opening bout between Chad Anheliger and Charalampos Grigoriou?
Canadian bantamweight Chad Anheliger outstruck Charalampos Grigoriou to take a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC Vegas 88?
Hosted inside the UFC Apex studio facility in Enterprise, Nevada, public ticket sales were not tracked, and attendance was restricted to VIP guests, family, team camps, and credentialed media.
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