Bellator 225 Highlight Video: Tyrell Fortune Smashes & Taps Rudy Schaffroth
The heavyweights didn't disappoint in the first bout of the Bellator 225 main card. Tyrell Fortune has now finished five of his seven career wins after defeating Rudy Schaffroth. In the second round, Fortune connected on a big right hand off a Schaffroth kick. The shot rocked Schaffroth and allowed Fortune to get top position on the ground.
From there, Fortune was able to pound out Schaffroth with punches before locking up a rear-naked choke for the win.
After the fight, Fortune noted he has been working on the choke with his training partner, Bellator double champ Ryan Bader.
Tyrell Fortune (7-0) wins a clash of HW prospects and college wrestling teammates, socking Rudy Schaffroth with a right off of a kick, raining down punches and wrangling him with an RNC! The former Division II wrestling champ scores his first sub and fifth finish. #Bellator225 pic.twitter.com/ryWEDgPI4G
— Kyle Johnson (@VonPreux) August 25, 2019
