Overview

• Delija stopped Tybura at 2:03 of Round 1 after a stiff left staggered the veteran and follow-up punches prompted the referee to wave it off.
• The bout served as Delija’s UFC debut following his 2022 PFL heavyweight title and a 41-second knockout of Yorgan De Castro in April.
• Tybura entered the fight on a two-win streak with victories over Mick Parkin and Jhonata Diniz.
• With the result, Delija takes over Tybura’s No. 7 position in the UFC’s official heavyweight rankings.
• The Croatian fell to his knees in tears after the finish, reflecting the significance of his long-awaited arrival in the octagon.