From wrestling mats to the Octagon: Why Tyrell Fortune believes his strongest weapon never changed
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By The Times of India
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From wrestling mats to the Octagon: Why Tyrell Fortune believes his strongest weapon never changed
Long before Tyrell Fortune found himself climbing the UFC heavyweight rankings, he had already built a reputation on the wrestling mat. A two-time NCAA champion at junior college level, NCAA Division II national champion, Wrestler of the Year, Team USA representative and later a student assistant wrestling coach at Grand Canyon University, Fortune spent years pursuing excellence in a sport that offered prestige but little financial security.
