Marcel Fortuna

Marcel Fortuna (born October 22, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Titan FC. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Fortuna has previously competed in 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 Ultimate Fighting Championship Fortuna was later signed by the UFC and made his debut at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie in a Heavyweight bout against Anthony Hamilton. Despite being undersized, Fortuna won via knockout with an overhand right in the first round. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Fortuna faced Jordan Johnson on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Fortuna faced Jake Collier on November 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On August 14, 2018, it was announced that Fortuna was released from UFC.

Post-UFC career After splitting camps between his native Brazil and various gyms in California, Fortuna decided to move to Florida in order to train solely at Sanford MMA (formerly known as Hard Knocks 365). Fortuna faced Andreas Michailidis at Titan FC 54 on April 26, 2019. He lost the bout via spinning back kick in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Dragon House Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship (Two successful title defenses)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Tim Caron Decision (unanimous) PFC: Premier FC 31

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Andreas Michailidis TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) Titan FC 54

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Jake Collier Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Loss

Jordan Johnson Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Anthony Hamilton KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie

Houston, Texas, United States Win

David Mitchell Decision (unanimous) Dragon House 20

Oakland, California, United States Win

Jordan Powell Submission (side choke) Dragon House 19

Oakland, California, United States Win

Mike Ortega Submission (rear-naked choke) Dragon House 17

Oakland, California, United States Win

Manny Murillo Decision (unanimous) Dragon House 16

Oakland, California, United States Win

CJ Marsh Submission (baseball choke) War MMA 1: Roberts vs. Baesman

Stockton, California, United States Loss

Jesse Taylor Decision (unanimous) Dragon House 11

Oakland, California, United States Win

Sean Pierre Decision (unanimous) Impact MMA: Recognition

Pleasanton, California, United States Win

Ryan Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) Capitol Fighting Championships: Fall Classic

Sacramento, California, United States Win

David Villescaz Submission (armbar) Rebel Fights

Plymouth, California, United States