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The UFC Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Prelims are heating up as we bring you one other betting prediction and pick for this Heavyweight showdown. Poland’s No. 8-ranked Marcin Tybura will face Florida’s debuting Tyrell Fortune in an exciting matchup. Check our UFC odds series for the Tybura-Fortune prediction and pick.
Marcin Tybura (27-10) has gone 14-9 throughout his UFC profession since 2016. A mainstay within the Heavyweight Division, he lost his last fight via knockout in the primary round after posting back-to-back wins. He’ll look to get back on course against a debuting opponent, standing 6-foot-3 with a 78-inch reach.
Tyrell Fortune (17-3) makes his first UFC appearance on three weeks notice after originally-scheduled Valter Walker pulled out of this bout. He is available in riding a three-fight winning streak in regional organizations and ranks the No. 3 Heavyweight prospect in North America. Fortune stands 6-foot-2 with a 77-inch reach.
UFC Seattle Odds, courtesy of DraftKings.
UFC Seattle Odds: Marcin Tybura-Tyrell Fortune Odds
Marcin Tybura: +120
Tyrell Fortune: -142
Over 1.5 rounds: -140
Under 1.5 rounds: +110
Why Marcin Tybura Will Win
- Last Fight: (L) Ante Delija – TKO (ground strikes, R1)
- Last 5: 3-2
- Finishes: 9 KO/TKO, 8 SUB
Marcin Tybura bumped into a brick wall during his last fight in Ante Delija, stopped by a flush uppercut that sat him down early. The loss got here after Tybura looked great with back-to-back wins over Jhonata Diniz (TKO) and Mick Parkin (UD), each very formidable and dangerous strikers on the feet. Simply, he got caught in his last fight and can must be more cautious against one other explosive striker like Tyrell Fortune.
Marcin Tybura does his best work at a gentle pace each on the feet and on the bottom. He’s a former M-1 Global Kickboxing Champion and despite already being 40 years old, he still shows flashes of his old self on the feet. Tybura will favor one other kickboxing bout here, but we have also seen him be resourceful on the bottom with eight submissions to his name.
Defense can be the largest focus for Tybura as he’s facing a one-punch knockout artist in Fortune, something he’s struggled with previously. Tybura can have an above-average 75% takedown defense to work with, which he’ll need given his opponent’s willingness to shoot for takedowns. All in all, Tybura must be successful if this fight stays on the feet and the closing betting odds are telling despite the hype behind his opponent.
Why Tyrell Fortune Will Win
- Last Fight: (W) Demoreo Dennis – TKO (doctor stoppage, R3)
- Last 5: 4-1
- Finishes: 11 KO/TKO, 1 SUB
Tyrell Fortune can have his UFC debut because of a previous cancellation from Valter Walker, giving him about three weeks to step into this bout against a longtime veteran of the division in Tybura. Fortune trains with the Blackzilians, most notably for legends like Rashad Evans and Eddie Alvarez, even housing UFC Welterweight great Kamaru Usman at one point. There is no lack of competition and training looks at his gym, so Fortune will come into this fight with a refined skill set.
Still, his striking throughout the regional circuit has still been fairly basic, often powering up his right hand in a low stance and throwing it right behind a brief jab. Fortune is capable of land this mixture as a rule, which speaks to his eight profession wins by knockout in the primary round. He’s also been stopped twice in the primary round, so Fortune is actually willing to place his own safety on the road in chasing the knockout.
Fortune must be the more aggressive fighter during this meeting as Tybura typically plays a reactionary role during most of his bouts. Fortune should look to check his right hand early knowing Tybura is coming in off a knockout and could possibly be a bit timid to interact first. Fortune will even have to conserve his cardio and avoid any debut jitters or adrenaline dumps during his first appearance.
Final Marcin Tybura-Tyrell Fortune Prediction & Pick
This must be an in depth tilt between the longtime UFC veteran in Marcin Tybura and Tyrell Fortune just starting his UFC run. Just five years separates the 2 fighters, but they’ve vastly different experiences at this level. Marcin Tybura should have the option to win this fight because the longtime veteran and he’s typically been good in bouncing back from losses like his last day trip.
Nonetheless, Tyrell Fortune is amazingly powerful and can be trying to find the knockout early. If he lands, he’s almost certain to knock Tybura out and can be the largest threat throughout the opening round.
For our final prediction, we’ll must roll with Tyrell Fortune and the momentum he has heading into this debut. The short-notice fight must have him planning to get Tybura out throughout the first two rounds and I believe his explosive striking is a very bad matchup for the regular stand-up game of Tybura.
Final Marcin Tybura-Tyrell Fortune Prediction & Pick: Tyrell Fortune (-142); UNDER 1.5 Rounds (+110)
The UFC Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Prelims are heating up as we bring you one other betting prediction and pick for this Heavyweight showdown. Poland’s No. 8-ranked Marcin Tybura will face Florida’s debuting Tyrell Fortune in an exciting matchup. Check our UFC odds series for the Tybura-Fortune prediction and pick.