Tyrell Fortune
USA
Date changed to face Kuniev
Fortune's heavyweight matchup against Rizvan Kuniev has been moved to UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
This fight was originally scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27, but it's now been moved to the subsequent month. Fortune is ranked despite winning just one fight at the UFC level, which speaks volumes about how thin the division is. Fortune defeated Marcin Tybura last time out, but it'll be interesting to see how he adjusts to facing Kuniev's takedown ability.
This fight was originally scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27, but it's now been moved to the subsequent month. Fortune is ranked despite winning just one fight at the UFC level, which speaks volumes about how thin the division is. Fortune defeated Marcin Tybura last time out, but it'll be interesting to see how he adjusts to facing Kuniev's takedown ability.
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Looks to stay unbeaten in UFC
Fortune will take on Rizvan Kuniev in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Baku on June 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The UFC Heavyweight division is thin, to put it lightly, so Fortune was able to break into the rankings at No. 11 following a win over Marcin Tybura in his UFC debut. He racked up only 30 significant strikes in the 15-minute affair, but three takedowns and 5:07 of control time were enough to get him the W in the eyes of the judges. He now draws Kuniev, who has been a lower-volume striker himself, but sports a 93 percent takedown defense, which could pose a challenge to Fortune's game. Kuniev currently sits at No. 8 in the rankings, so it's safe to say his spot in the top-10 is on the line here.
The UFC Heavyweight division is thin, to put it lightly, so Fortune was able to break into the rankings at No. 11 following a win over Marcin Tybura in his UFC debut. He racked up only 30 significant strikes in the 15-minute affair, but three takedowns and 5:07 of control time were enough to get him the W in the eyes of the judges. He now draws Kuniev, who has been a lower-volume striker himself, but sports a 93 percent takedown defense, which could pose a challenge to Fortune's game. Kuniev currently sits at No. 8 in the rankings, so it's safe to say his spot in the top-10 is on the line here.
Wins decision in UFC debut
Fortune defeated Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Seattle.
ANALYSIS
A former Bellator standout who competed there from November 2016 to April 2023, Fortune made his UFC debut here at age 35 and was essentially as advertised. He showed a decent grappling game, landing 3-of-5 takedowns for 5:07 worth of control time. Fortune also displayed a poor gas tank, although he won each of the first two rounds on all three scorecards, and that was enough for him to cruise to the decision. The Oregon native is unlikely to go on any sort of run with his new employer, although the lack of depth in the heavyweight division should give Fortune a chance to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
A former Bellator standout who competed there from November 2016 to April 2023, Fortune made his UFC debut here at age 35 and was essentially as advertised. He showed a decent grappling game, landing 3-of-5 takedowns for 5:07 worth of control time. Fortune also displayed a poor gas tank, although he won each of the first two rounds on all three scorecards, and that was enough for him to cruise to the decision. The Oregon native is unlikely to go on any sort of run with his new employer, although the lack of depth in the heavyweight division should give Fortune a chance to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
UFC debut scheduled
Fortune is scheduled to compete against Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight fight at UFC Seattle on March 28, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Fortune spent time with Bellator and the PFL before signing with the UFC at age 35. He has a 17-3 record with 11 KO/TKOs, bringing a strong finishing rate to the promotion. In under three weeks' notice, Fortune will take on Tybura, whose relatively durable but inconsistent track record suggests he will provide a tough yet beatable opponent for the former in his first appearance.
Fortune spent time with Bellator and the PFL before signing with the UFC at age 35. He has a 17-3 record with 11 KO/TKOs, bringing a strong finishing rate to the promotion. In under three weeks' notice, Fortune will take on Tybura, whose relatively durable but inconsistent track record suggests he will provide a tough yet beatable opponent for the former in his first appearance.
Grinds away Giovanni Sarran in the opener of Bellator 201
Fortune defeated Giovanni Sarran via TKO (punches) at 4:35 of Round 2 at Bellator 201 on Friday in Temecula, Calif.
ANALYSIS
The was a fight between two different levels of athletes. Fortune was able to walk into the clinch, land hard knees and then land a takedown. From the top, he was able to posture up and land hard strikes. Sarran tried to move on the ground, but he did not have the skill or ability to escape. Many refs would have stopped the fight in the first round, but UFC veteran Frank Trigg allowed Sarran to take a lot of punishment on the bottom. For the second round, Fortune scored another takedown and eventually pounded out his opponent.
The was a fight between two different levels of athletes. Fortune was able to walk into the clinch, land hard knees and then land a takedown. From the top, he was able to posture up and land hard strikes. Sarran tried to move on the ground, but he did not have the skill or ability to escape. Many refs would have stopped the fight in the first round, but UFC veteran Frank Trigg allowed Sarran to take a lot of punishment on the bottom. For the second round, Fortune scored another takedown and eventually pounded out his opponent.
Returns with a win at Bellator 193
Fortune defeated Joe Hernandez via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) at Bellator 193 on Friday in Temecula, Calif.
ANALYSIS
In his fourth professional fight, Fortune appeared to be working on things in the cage. The wrestler spent a lot of the fight trying to pump out a jab. It was not the most exciting performance, but it was effective. At this point in his career, a fighter should try new things. If Fortune continues to improve his striking, he will become a much more dangerous heavyweight. In the last round, Fortune went to his wrestling early and dominated. With the win over Hernandez, he improved to 4-0 as a professional with all his fights coming under the Bellator banner.
In his fourth professional fight, Fortune appeared to be working on things in the cage. The wrestler spent a lot of the fight trying to pump out a jab. It was not the most exciting performance, but it was effective. At this point in his career, a fighter should try new things. If Fortune continues to improve his striking, he will become a much more dangerous heavyweight. In the last round, Fortune went to his wrestling early and dominated. With the win over Hernandez, he improved to 4-0 as a professional with all his fights coming under the Bellator banner.