While fans are no doubt disappointed that Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero is no longer happening on next week’s Bellator 258 card, at least ‘Rumble’ will remain on the card.
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported on Friday that Johnson will take on Team Pitbull member Jose Augusto Azevedo Barros. Romero was forced to withdraw from the tournament after not passing his pre-fight medicals. Helwani reported that an unspecified eye issue is what ended Yoel’s tournament before he could even begin.
Johnson (22-6) is not only making his Bellator debut but also his return to MMA competition after four years away from the sport.