Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, United States.
Start Times: Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT); Main Card at 8:00 PM ET. The full event streams live on Paramount+.
This heavyweight clash opens (or sits early on) the prelims portion of the card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer.
Injury Report
The bout is fully confirmed and on schedule. Originally booked as Marcin Tybura vs. Valter Walker, Walker was forced out with a foot injury roughly three weeks ago. Tyrell Fortune stepped in on short notice as a late replacement. No injuries or issues reported for either fighter currently; both are expected to compete at full strength.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Marcin Tybura (“Tybur,” Uniejow, Poland – Ankos MMA / Syndicate MMA)
Record: 27-10-0 (UFC: 14-9)
Age: 40
Height/Reach: 6’3″ / 78″
UFC Ranking: Unranked (veteran gatekeeper)
Style: Durable, well-rounded veteran with solid wrestling, grappling (7 career subs), and late-round experience. Orthodox stance; known for high fight IQ, chin durability, and ability to grind out decisions or capitalize late. 10 career KO/TKO wins but thrives in extended fights.
Tyrell Fortune (Portland, Oregon, United States – Kill Cliff FC)
Record: 17-3-0 (2 NC)
Age: 35
Height/Reach: 6’2″ / 77″
UFC Ranking: N/A (UFC debut)
Style: Orthodox power striker/wrestler with elite finishing ability (11 career KO/TKO wins, 6 first-round finishes). Aggressive pressure, heavy hands, and improving ground game. Three straight stoppage wins entering his promotional debut; rides momentum from regional title contention.
Key Physical/Style Edges: Near-identical size, but Tybura’s slight reach advantage and vast UFC experience (23 Octagon appearances) contrast with Fortune’s youth, raw power, and finishing rate. This is a classic “UFC veteran gatekeeper vs. hungry debutant finisher” heavyweight scrap.
Recent Form
Marcin Tybura (27-10-0, 1-fight losing streak):
Sep. 6, 2025 – KO/TKO loss (Punches, R1, 2:03) vs. Ante Delija (UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho)
Mar. 22, 2025 – UD win (3 rounds) vs. Mick Parkin (UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady)
Nov. 16, 2024 – TKO win (Doctor Stoppage, R2, 5:00) vs. Jhonata Diniz (UFC 309)
Tybura showed resilience in recent wins but was starched quickly in his last outing, highlighting potential age-related vulnerabilities.
Tyrell Fortune (17-3-0, 3-fight win streak):
Sep. 20, 2025 – TKO win (Doctor Stoppage, R3, 3:56) vs. Demoreo Dennis (Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 27)
Aug. 16, 2025 – KO/TKO win (Punches, R1, 0:45) vs. Tony Lopez (RUF 64)
May 10, 2025 – KO/TKO win (Punches, R2, 2:29) vs. Myron Dennis (Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 24)
Fortune has looked explosive, racking up three consecutive stoppages with power and pressure in 2025.
Fight History Summary
Tybura (pro since 2007) is one of the most experienced heavyweights in the UFC with 23 fights inside the Octagon. He boasts a 37% finish rate in wins and has never been submitted in his last 15+ bouts; he excels at wearing down opponents over time. Fortune (pro since 2016) carries a 65% KO/TKO rate with six first-round finishes. His two no-contests and three losses came earlier; the current streak demonstrates finishing power that has translated across promotions.
FIGHT ODDS
Marcin Tybura + 110
Tyrell Fortune – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
