UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | March 16, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Enterprise, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (via broadcast) |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura—also referred to as UFC Fight Night 239, UFC on ESPN+ 97, and UFC Vegas 88'—was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 16, 2024. The event took place at the UFC Apex facility located in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Valley region of the United States.
Background
Originally scheduled for UFC 298, the heavyweight clash between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura was rescheduled to serve as the main event for this card.
A bantamweight matchup featuring Charalampos Grigoriou versus Toshiomi Kazama was planned; however, Kazama withdrew and Chad Anheliger stepped in as his replacement.
The lightweight contest between Thiago Moisés and Brad Riddell was arranged but Riddell pulled out for undisclosed reasons. He was subsequently replaced by newcomer Mitch Ramirez making his promotional debut.
During the official weigh-ins, three competitors failed to make weight:
- Natan Levy weighed in at 156.5 lbs,
- Chelsea Chandler came in at 137 lbs,
- Danny Silva registered 148.5 lbs.
All affected bouts proceeded at catchweight, with each fighter who missed weight fined 20% of their fight purse. These penalties were awarded to their respective opponents: Mike Davis, Josiane Nunes, and Joshua Culibao.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were distributed as follows:
- Fight of the Night: No award was given.
- Performance of the Night: Recipients included Marcin Tybura, Macy Chiasson, Jafel Filho, and Jaqueline Amorim