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Undefeated heavyweight Tyrell Fortune books next fight vs. Josue Lugo for Bellator 201

Tyrell Fortune’s perfect record will be put to the test against his most experienced opponent yet.

A heavyweight bout between Fortune and Josue Lugo has been added to the preliminary card of Bellator 201, which takes place at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., on June 29, officials told MMA Fighting on Wednesday.

Fortune, a junior college and Division II national champion in wrestling, made his pro debut with Bellator back in November 2016 and has since defeated all four of his opponents. In his most recent outing at Bellator 193, Fortune defeated Joe Hernandez by unanimous decision.