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Marcin Tybura

Marcin Tybura is a Polish mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marcin Tybura is a Polish mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. Born in Uniejów, Poland, he has also fought for M-1 Global, where he won heavyweight titles before joining the UFC in 2015.

Career

Tybura began his professional MMA career in 2011 and built his reputation in M-1 Global before signing with the UFC in 2015. He has remained active in the UFC heavyweight division and has faced several ranked opponents.

Fighting style and physical profile

He is listed at 6 ft 3 in with a 78-inch reach and competes as a heavyweight. Sources list him as an orthodox fighter with the nickname "Tybur."

Major achievements

Tybura won the M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship and the M-1 Grand Prix Heavyweight Championship before his UFC tenure. He has also recorded notable wins over established UFC heavyweights, according to his profile materials.

Recent activity

UFC and MMA profile sources indicate that Tybura remained active through 2026, with his most recent listed bout being a unanimous-decision loss to Tyrell Fortune on March 28, 2026.

Key facts

  • Marcin Tybura is a Polish heavyweight MMA fighter who competes in the UFC.
  • He was born on November 9, 1985, in Uniejów, Poland.
  • Tybura is known by the nickname "Tybur" and fights from an orthodox stance.
  • Before the UFC, he competed in M-1 Global and won the M-1 Heavyweight Championship and the M-1 Grand Prix Heavyweight title.
  • His listed professional record is 27 wins, 11 losses, and 0 draws.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marcin Tybura?
He is a Polish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC heavyweight division.
What is Marcin Tybura’s nickname?
His nickname is "Tybur."
Where was Marcin Tybura born?
He was born in Uniejów, Poland.
What weight class does he fight in?
He fights in the heavyweight division.
What titles has he won?
He won the M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship and the M-1 Grand Prix Heavyweight Championship.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3093559/marcin-tybura
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, weight class, height, weight, team, nickname, stance, and MMA profile record.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcin_Tybura
    Supports: Birthplace, nickname, height, weight class, reach, team history, and professional debut.
  3. Portuguese Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcin_Tybura
    Supports: Professional debut year, UFC/M-1 Global background, and M-1 championship claims.
  4. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marcin-tybura
    Supports: Recent fight result and UFC athlete identification.
  5. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/c9cf753cfdf77fc2
    Supports: Professional record and physical/fight-profile data.
  6. Vostok Europe — https://vostok-europe.com/ambassadors/marcin-tybura
    Supports: Biography summary, M-1 titles, UFC debut year, and notable victories.