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Tyrell Fortune

Heavyweight Division

18-3-0 (W-L-D)

11

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

6

First Round Finishes

Tyrell Fortune
  • Last fight

    Marcin Tybura
    Win
    Tyrell Fortune

    Tybura vs Fortune

    Mar. 28, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Tyrell Fortune's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Portland, United States
Trains at
Arizona Combat Sports
Age
35
Height
75.00
Weight
250.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 28, 2026
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • Went 3-0 in 2025
     
  • 11 wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
     
  • Six first-round finishes, five second-round finishes, one third-round finish
     
  • 10-2, 1 NC in his last 13 fights
     
  • Has wins over UFC-vets Matt Mitrione & Jack May
     
  • Won his first eight pro fights
     
  • 2-time NJCAA National Champion wrestler at Clackamas Community College
     
  • 2-time State Champion wrestler with Lake Ridge High School in Oregon, also won 6 National Titles in Freestyle/Greco Roman Wrestling
     
  • Has a son named Agaiby
     
  • Trains with Waldo Cortes Acosta, was in his corner at UFC 324 in January

UFC Fight Night (3/21/26) Fortune won a three round unanimous decision against Marcin Tybura

What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? When I started this journey it was dream and now that it has come full-circle, I'm excited to showcase my skills on the largest platform in the world.

When and why did you start training? 2016 I started training to make a living for myself and realized the potential for financial upside was in MMA and not wrestling.

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? WRESTLING: 2x NJCAA National Champion; 1x NCAA Div II National Champion; 2014 University World Champion

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue Belt No-Gi World Champion

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? While I view all of my previous fights as obstacles, recovering from my knockout loss was the biggest challenge for me to overcome.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Myself

Did you go to college and if so, what degree did you earn?  Attended Grand Canyon University but left short of graduating when I earned my spot on the USA World Team.

What are your hobbies or other interests outside of fighting? Spending time with family, snowboarding