Anthony Johnson (left), Yoel Romero (right).

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Bellator MMA: Romero V Johnson For Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2021

Former UFC fighters Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero are set to clash on their Bellator debut on April 16 at the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2021. Romero and Johnson's bout will be part of an eight-man tournament that would decide the Lightweight world champion when the Grand Prix ends in October. Reportedly, the fighters had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA after released from the UFC in December 2020.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 - 04:29 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Bellator MMA, UFC, Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson, Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix

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Representational photo: Yoel Romero

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Yoel Romero Ends UFC Contract With 3 Official Fights Remaining

MMA veteran Yoel Romero has been released from the UFC after he ended his seven-year-long contract, confirmed his manager Malki Kawa on December 4. Kawa told ESPN that Romero still had three fights left in his contract and the reason for his exit had been kept untold. However, the manager also informed that talks were underway to let Romero aka 'Soldier of God' to do other promotions.

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 - 01:52 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: MMA, UFC, ESPN, Yoel Romero

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