Quick Facts
Biography
Marcel Fortuna (born October 22, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Born and raised in Brazil, Fortuna began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 16, and went on to have an accomplished career in the sport. As a brown belt, Fortuna was a world champion, and won the South American, European, and Pan-American championships as a black belt.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Fortuna made his professional debut in 2011, winning via first-round armbar. He then went on to compile a record of 8-1 on the California regional circuit, with the loss being at the hands of former UFC veteran Jesse Taylor.
The Ultimate Fighter
Fortuna appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia, and faced Cory Hendricks in the preliminary elimination bout to get into the house and make the final cast. He lost via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fortuna was later signed by the UFC and made his debut at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie in a Heavyweight bout against Anthony Hamilton. Despite being very undersized, Fortuna won via knockout with an overhand right in the first round. He also won Performance of the Night honors.
Fortuna is expected to face Jordan Johnson on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night**
- Dragon House
- Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship (two defenses)**
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Anthony Hamilton | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie | 000000002017-02-04-0000February 4, 2017 | 1 | 3:10 | Houston, Texas, United States | Heavyweight debut. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 8–1 | David Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 20 | 000000002015-06-06-0000June 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Oakland, California, United States | Defended the Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Jordan Powell | Submission (side choke) | Dragon House 19 | 000000002015-03-21-0000March 21, 2015 | 1 | 0:18 | Oakland, California, United States | Defended the Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Mike Ortega | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dragon House 17 | 000000002014-08-09-0000August 9, 2014 | 3 | 1:17 | Oakland, California, United States | Won the vacant Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Manny Murillo | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 16 | 000000002014-05-03-0000May 3, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Oakland, California, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 4–1 | CJ Marsh | Submission (baseball choke) | War MMA 1: Roberts vs. Baesman | 000000002013-06-22-0000June 22, 2013 | 2 | 2:40 | Stockton, California, United States | Catchweight (195 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 3–1 | Jesse Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 11 | 000000002012-08-18-0000August 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Oakland, California, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 3–0 | Sean Pierre | Decision (unanimous) | Impact MMA: Recognition | 000000002011-12-10-0000December 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pleasanton, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ryan Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Capitol Fighting Championships: Fall Classic | 000000002011-10-08-0000October 8, 2011 | 1 | 2:05 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | David Villescaz | Submission (armbar) | Rebel Fights | 000000002011-04-16-0000April 16, 2011 | 1 | 2:23 | Plymouth, California, United States |