UFC"Tha Bull"Brianna Fortino Record: 9-3-0
StrawweightRecord9-3-0
Age32
DivisionStrawweight
Combat Edge Elo1627
Last fight2022.07.16
Brianna Fortino has a 9-3-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Strawweight division, representing American Kickboxing Academy. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Brianna Fortino bio
Personal background
Brianna Fortino, the American UFC strawweight known as “Tha Bull,” was born Anicia Brianna Van Buren on August 4, 1993, and grew up in Gilroy, California. Her nickname traces back to her grandfather, who called her “El Torito” – the baby bull – for the way she charged around as a child. After a difficult adolescence she left home young and moved in with her uncle, Strikeforce veteran Anthony Figueroa, at whose gym she first laced up gloves and started training kickboxing before adding the rest of her tools. A high-school wrestler and soccer player at Gilroy High, the compact 4'11" strawweight competes out of the renowned American Kickboxing Academy.
Path to the UFC
Fortino debuted professionally in 2012 with a first-round knockout of Charlene Gellner at Rogue Fights 20. Her early years were a grind of regional shows and learning fights, with decision losses to Stephanie Eggink and Amy Montenegro mixed in among the wins. She built her reputation in Invicta FC, the sport’s premier all-women promotion, where she eventually captured the Invicta FC Strawweight Championship and established herself as one of the division’s top emerging talents.
Invicta rise
The turning point came in December 2018, when Fortino outpointed UFC veteran Jamie Moyle by decision at Invicta FC 33 to signal she belonged among the elite. She then authored a remarkable single-night performance in May 2019 at Invicta’s Phoenix Series tournament, winning three bouts in one evening: an armbar of Manjit Kolekar, a decision over Juliana Lima, and a second-round rear-naked choke of Kailin Curran to win the tournament.
UFC tenure
That run carried Fortino to the UFC, and she made it count immediately. In July 2019 she upset the highly regarded Livinha Souza by decision in her Octagon debut, a signature win over a top-ranked grappler. Her next appearance proved tougher: in June 2020 she dropped a decision to the seasoned Tecia Pennington, a hard lesson against one of the division’s most experienced fighters.
Fighting style
Fortino is a pressure fighter who blends grappling with steadily improving striking. Her finish breakdown reflects a balanced toolkit: of her nine wins, three are by submission, two by knockout and four by decision, for a finish rate around 56%. The wrestling base from high school and the kickboxing she learned under Figueroa give her a relentless, in-your-face style that fits her nickname. Her three career losses all came by decision, suggesting she can be out-pointed over distance, but her durability, mat skills and forward pressure have repeatedly carried her against quality opposition.
Career highlights
- Invicta FC Strawweight Champion — captured a major all-women promotional title to cement her standing among the division’s best.
- Three wins in one night — swept the Invicta Phoenix Series tournament in 2019, finishing two of three opponents in a single evening.
- UFC debut upset — beat top-ranked grappler Livinha Souza by decision in her first Octagon appearance.
Career snapshot
Brianna Fortino career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1627Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2216
Women's StrawweightTBD
Peak1644
Last move-17
Opponent quality1523avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1644 Elo after defeating Livinha Souza (2019-07-13)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Women's Strawweight
Recent Elo history
LossTecia Pennington2020-06-20 | Decision (unanimous)-17WinLivinha Souza2019-07-13 | Decision (unanimous)+20WinManjit Kolekar2019-05-03 | Armbar +20WinJuliana Lima2019-05-03 | Decision +20WinKailin Curran2019-05-03 | Rear Naked Choke +19Brianna Fortino quick answers
What is Brianna Fortino's record?
Brianna Fortino's professional MMA record is 9-3-0.
How old is Brianna Fortino?
Brianna Fortino is 32 years old.
What weight class is Brianna Fortino?
Brianna Fortino fights at Strawweight in UFC.
How tall is Brianna Fortino?
Brianna Fortino is 4'11" tall with a 62,0" reach.
How much does Brianna Fortino weigh?
Brianna Fortino competes at Strawweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 115 lbs.
What is Brianna Fortino's Combat Edge Elo?
Brianna Fortino's Combat Edge Elo is 1627, with a peak Elo of 1644.
How strong is Brianna Fortino's recent opposition?
Brianna Fortino's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1523 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Brianna Fortino's last fight?
Brianna Fortino's latest tracked pro fight was against Jessica Penne at Event TBD on 2022.07.16.
What is Brianna Fortino's recent form?
Brianna Fortino's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Brianna Fortino usually win?
Brianna Fortino's 9 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 56% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Brianna Fortino stats
Record : 9 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.53Fighter3.68Division average
Significant striking accuracy
42%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.23Fighter4.24Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.50Fighter1.24Division average
Takedown accuracy
45%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter55%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.38Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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