UFC Fight Night Season 10 Episode 22

UFC Fight Night Season 10 Episode 22 UFC Fight Night 121: Hunt vs. Tybura

  • November 18, 2017

On November 19th, 2017, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hosted Fight Night 121, headlined by a heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt and Marcin Tybura. This event took place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, and was broadcast worldwide on various channels and streaming platforms.

Leading up to the event, there was a lot of anticipation for the main event. Mark Hunt, a New Zealand-born fighter with a 13-11-1 record, was coming off of a loss in his previous fight against Alistair Overeem. On the other hand, Marcin Tybura, a Polish fighter with a 16-2 record, was on a three-fight win streak in the UFC.

The co-main event also featured a heavyweight bout, this time between Tai Tuivasa and Rashad Coulter. Tuivasa, an Australian fighter with a 5-0 record, was making his UFC debut and was widely considered a rising star in the division. Coulter, an American fighter with a 8-2 record, was also coming off of a loss in his previous fight.

The main card of the event featured six fights in total, with fighters from Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Canada, and the United States represented. The other fights on the main card were Belal Muhammad vs. Tim Means in the welterweight division, Jake Matthews vs. Bojan Velickovic in the welterweight division, Elias Theodorou vs. Dan Kelly in the middleweight division, and Alex Volkanovski vs. Shane Young in the featherweight division.

The event kicked off with the featherweight bout between Volkanovski and Young. This fight was notable for being the only bout on the card featuring two fighters from Australia. The fight ended in a unanimous decision victory for Volkanovski, who improved his record to 16-1.

Next up was the middleweight bout between Theodorou and Kelly. Both fighters are known for their grappling abilities, and this fight was no exception. Theodorou was able to control the pace of the fight and secure a unanimous decision victory, improving his record to 14-2.

The third fight of the night was the welterweight bout between Matthews and Velickovic. Matthews, a young Australian fighter with a lot of potential, was able to secure a unanimous decision victory over his Serbian opponent. With the win, Matthews improved his record to 12-3.

The fourth fight of the night was the welterweight bout between Muhammad and Means. This fight was notable for being the first time that Means had fought since being suspended by USADA for a violation of the UFC's anti-doping policy. Despite the layoff, Means was able to secure a unanimous decision victory over Muhammad, improving his record to 28-8-1.

The co-main event was the heavyweight bout between Tuivasa and Coulter. This fight did not last long, as Tuivasa was able to knock out Coulter with a flying knee in the first round. With the win, Tuivasa improved his record to 6-0.

Finally, it was time for the main event of the night. Hunt vs. Tybura was a highly anticipated bout, with many fans and analysts speculating on who would come out on top. The fight lasted all five rounds, with both fighters having their moments. In the end, it was Tybura who was able to secure a unanimous decision victory over Hunt. With the win, Tybura improved his record to 17-2 and solidified his standing as a top contender in the heavyweight division.

Overall, UFC Fight Night 121 was a successful event for the UFC, with several exciting fights and notable performances from up-and-coming fighters. The main event between Hunt and Tybura did not disappoint, and fans were left eagerly anticipating the next big event from the world's premier mixed martial arts organization.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 18, 2017
  • Language
    English