Marcin Tybura sees first-round submission win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 280

Tybura back in the win column

Marcin Tybura returned to the win column on Saturday night with a first-round submission win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 280.

Tybura submitted Abdurakhimov with a D'Arce choke at 4:38 in the opening frame.

Tybura's performance earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.

He is now 11-6 in the UFC and 23-7 overall.

Abdurakhimov has now lost two straight fights and is 20-8 overall.

The 41-year-old Russian is a veteran of 30 fights.

Tybura's win is a significant one as it moves him up the UFC rankings.

He is now ranked No. 12 in the heavyweight division.

Tybura's win could put him in line for a title shot in the future.

The UFC heavyweight championship is currently held by Francis Ngannou.

There is no word yet on when Tybura will fight next.

He is expected to face a top-10 opponent in his next bout.