Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson is headed to the Bellator!

Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson is headed to the Bellator!
Anthony Johnson

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the man known for his phenomenal power and intimidating presence will be joining the Bellator soon. The man is a machine, having fought in four weight classes, viz. Welterweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. He last fought Daniel Cormier, back in 2017, April, for the light heavyweight championship. He announced his retirement then, but during the month of August, last year, he confirmed that he would be re-entering the USADA testing pool. And, now he is heading to the Bellator!

The news was first broken by renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani. Taking to Twitter he confirmed the news that Anthony Johnson has parted ways with the UFC.

‘“Rumble” has agreed to terms with Bellator, per sources‘ – Ariel Helwani

Ariel’s tweet read, “Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is headed to Bellator. “Rumble” has agreed to terms with Bellator, per sources. He hasn’t signed his deal just yet, but he’s expected to imminently, sources say. Johnson recently mutually parted ways with the UFC, according to sources.“

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Helwani further tweeted, “Johnson is slated to fight in the first half of 2021 and is expected to debut at light heavyweight, per sources. No debut fight set yet. He last fought in April 2017 versus Daniel Cormier in Buffalo at UFC 210.“

Given that Romero is rumored to join Bellator, Ariel Helwani cheekily tweeted, “I tell ya, Rumble x Romero at 205 would be a fun one.“

Well, how do you think Anthony Johnson would fare in Bellator? Would he have slowed down, given that he has been out of action for more than three and a half years?

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