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Marcel Fortuna starts post-UFC run with support of Hard Knocks 365

BAD MMA News — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:19:00 +0000

Marcel Fortuna ’s UFC run didn’t go exactly as expected, but after 17 months on the sidelines, the Brazilian believes he’s ready to begin a new chapter of his career. “During my UFC stint, I didn’t have a proper team structure,” Fortuna told MMA Junkie. “This was an important lesson for me

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Jake Collier looking for some momentum, and wants it at home at UFC-St. Louis

BAD MMA News — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:17:28 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos NORFOLK, Va. – Jake Collier is trying to keep his career goals small and manageable at this point. Right now, that means no more than getting a few consecutive wins together. Collier’s (11-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) UFC tenure has been up and down since he joined the organization in December 2014. He had another high on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 120 with a unanimous decision win over Marcel Fortuna (9-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), and he said now is the time to get some momentum going.

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UFC Fight Night 120 results: Jake Collier outworks Marcel Fortuna for decision win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:56:24 +0000

In a battle of two fighters looking to rebound from recent decision losses, it was Jake Collier (11-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) who was successful against Marcel Fortuna (9-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC). The light heavyweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC Fight Night 120 event at Ted Constant Convocation Center on the Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk, Va. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of the rest of the card on FS1. The two fighters were quick to exchange on the feet, settling in the pocket and firing big punches up the middle

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Jake Collier vs. Marcel Fortuna headed to UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:19:45 +0000

The UFC’s return to Virginia this fall continues to see its lineup build with the addition of a light heavyweight bout. Jake Collier (10-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will meet Marcel Fortuna (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 120.

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TUF 25 Finale’s Jordan Johnson: ‘No reason to go out of first gear’ against Marcel Fortuna

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:04:20 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – It may not look like it by his post-fight interview, but Jordan Johnson is happy. And, of course, the light heavyweight has every reason to be. By beating Marcel Fortuna (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) via unanimous decision at Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale, Johnson (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) expanded his still-undefeated pro record, got his win money and now holds two UFC victories in a division that’s hungry for new blood. So, yes, Johnson is happy

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TUF 25 Finale’s Jordan Johnson: ‘No reason to go out of first gear’ against Marcel Fortuna – MMA Junkie

TUF 25 Finale results: Jordan Johnson stays unbeaten, outworks Marcel Fortuna for decision

BAD MMA News — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 02:11:47 +0000

July 7, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Jordan Johnson (red gloves) reacts after defeating Marcel Fortuna (blue gloves) during The Ultimate Fighter Finale at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports July 7, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Jordan Johnson (red gloves) fights Marcel Fortuna (blue gloves) during The Ultimate Fighter Finale at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports July 7, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Jordan Johnson (red gloves) fights Marcel Fortuna (blue gloves) during The Ultimate Fighter Finale at T-Mobile Arena

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After making most of adverse UFC debut, Marcel Fortuna aims to break into 205-pound rankings

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:58:46 +0000

Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Marcel Fortuna (blue gloves) fights Anthony Hamilton (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Marcel Fortuna (blue gloves) fights Anthony Hamilton (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J

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After making most of adverse UFC debut, Marcel Fortuna aims to break into 205-pound rankings – MMA Junkie

Angela Hill vs. Ashley Yoder among four bouts added to TUF 25 Finale

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 May 2017 00:42:47 +0000

Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Jessica Andrade (red gloves) fights Angela Hill (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Jessica Andrade (red gloves) fights Angela Hill (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Jessica Andrade (red gloves) fights Angela Hill (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

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Undersized for short-notice UFC debut, not even Marcel Fortuna expected a KO win

BAD MMA News — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:50:07 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos HOUSTON – If a highlight-reel knockout wasn’t exactly what you expected from Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Marcel Fortuna in his short-notice UFC debut, don’t feel bad about your lack of foresight. After all, it’s not like coming back from a 20-month layoff with the first knockout win of his career against a much larger heavyweight was exactly what the 205-pounder had in mind walking into Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 104 event either. “The goal was to try to keep the distance and find opportunities to try to take him to the ground,” Fortuna told MMAjunkie before learning he’d also take home a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his efforts. “But I got to work the distance and work my hands, and it worked well even before I got to take him to the ground. “It’s a dream

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Ep. 97.5 – Houston: UFC Fight Night 104 wrap-up featuring Chan Sung Jung, Dennis Bermudez, James Vick, Marcel Fortuna, Jessica Andrade, Chas Skelly

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:53:57 +0000

Episode No. 97.5 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download. MMAjunkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport. John Morgan is in Houston, and in the early hours of the morning, he’s looking back at an entertaining night at UFC Fight Night 104. In a rare night where Morgan was on video duty, hear his thoughts on the card, as well as some of the audio he collected with winners Chan Sung Jung , Dennis Bermudez , James Vick , Marcel Fortuna , Jessica Andrade and Chas Skelly . Check it out on iTunes or at themmaroadshow.com .

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