Midnight Mania! Marcin Tybura will serve as backup fighter for UFC London main event

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The principle occasion conflict between Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov scheduled for this weekend (March 19, 2022) in London, England is in danger. Although it’s hardly a very powerful consequence, the latest Russian invasion of Ukraine has notably impacted the fight sports activities world and Russian athletes usually. Notably, visas are getting far more difficult to come by for Russian fighters, which may affect Volkov.

To be clear, Volkov’s visa was issued earlier to the battle, and he’s already in London. However, it stays unclear if he’ll really be allowed to compete.

“I had my doubts that this combat wouldn’t happen, particularly final week, but it surely actually wasn’t in my arms,” Aspinall stated. “When the BBBoC [British Board of Boxing Control] banned all Russians from combating within the UK, I used to be like, ‘oh s—t, right here we go’, however fortunately, up to now so good. It was tough to not find out about Volkov. You’ll be able to lose your *** or simply concentrate on your self, there have been days once I nearly misplaced my ***. Whether or not he can come or not, my response doesn’t change that. There’s nonetheless a backup that’s right here in case something adjustments on the final minute.”

It’s since been confirmed that Marcin Tybura is the backup fighter talked about.

A longtime UFC vet, Tybura is at present the No. 9-ranked Heavyweight contender. His final bout really got here vs. Volkov, a extremely aggressive determination loss in October 2021. Previous to that bout, Tybura had received 5 fights in a row. Hopefully, his providers received’t be wanted, however Tybura was clearly the very best close by possibility within the occasion that Volkov is barred from competitors.

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The wait is over! Final Combating Championship (UFC) returns to O2 Enviornment in London, England, on March 19, 2022, for the primary time in two years led by a hard-hitting Heavyweight showdown between top-ranked division contenders, Alexander Volkov (No. 6) and Tom Aspinall (No. 11). Within the UFC ‘London’ co-main occasion, Dan Hooker returns to Featherweight motion in opposition to Arnold Allen, whereas up-and-coming English placing sensation, Paddy Pimblett, locks horns with Rodrigo Vargas.

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