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Tyrell Fortune to Face Azunna Anyanwu at Bellator 233 on Nov. 8

Tyrell Fortune has an opponent for Bellator 233, as the unbeaten heavyweight will lock horns with Azunna Anyanwu on Nov. 8 in Thackerville, Okla.

Sherdog.com confirmed the bout with a promotion official following an initial report from MMAjunkie.com. Bellator 233 takes place at Winstar World Casino and features a welterweight clash between John Salter and Costello van Steenis.

A former NCAA Division II national champion wrestler, Fortune is undefeated through seven professional appearances, all of which have occurred under the Bellator MMA banner. Most recently, the Arizona Combat Sports product submitted Rudy Schaffroth in the second frame at Bellator 225 on Aug.