UFC's Fortune called back to cage after wrong winner declared
Key Points:
- Tyrell Fortune secured his first UFC victory nearly a decade after his professional MMA debut, defeating Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Seattle.
- The win was initially misannounced in favor of Tybura, causing confusion before UFC officials corrected the error and declared Fortune the winner.
- Fortune expressed mixed feelings about his performance, acknowledging he could have done better despite stepping in on two weeks' notice.
- A former NCAA Division II national champion wrestler, Fortune overcame a near-death experience during a weight cut in 2012 to continue his MMA career.
- Prior to joining the UFC, the 35-year-old fought in Bellator MMA from 2016 to 2023 and participated in the PFL's 2024 season.