The UFC’s second of four August events took place Saturday with UFC on ESPN 61 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and although it wasn’t a memorable showcase of the promotion’s talent, the headliner did produce a meaningful result. Serghei Spivac (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) avenged his 2020 decision loss to Marcin Tybura (25-9 MMA, 12-8 UFC) with a first-round submission victory , marking just one of three stoppage results on the lineup. For more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC on ESPN 61. * * * *
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