Tag: Jose Augusto

Anthony Johnson Faces Alleged Identity Theft Charges After Bellator Win

Former UFC title challenger and Bellator fighter Anthony Johnson is in trouble with the law following his win at Bellator 258. In particular, the New Canaan Police online records show that Johnson, 37, is facing multiple charges for identity theft. The…

Former UFC title challenger and Bellator fighter Anthony Johnson is in trouble with the law following his win at Bellator 258. In particular, the New Canaan Police online records show that Johnson, 37, is facing multiple charges for identity theft. The police report indicates that the incident occurred in 2019, with the victim stating that […]

VIDEO | Anthony Johnson Dropped Early Before KO’ing Jose Augusto

Anthony JohnsonAnthony Johnson didn’t have it all his own way at Bellator 258. The former UFC light-heavyweight title challenger was rocked early by Jose Augusto who stepped up on just a few days’ notice to replace Yoel Romero who failed his pre-fight medical. Augusto hurt his hand early and appeared on the verge of being taken […]

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson didn’t have it all his own way at Bellator 258.

The former UFC light-heavyweight title challenger was rocked early by Jose Augusto who stepped up on just a few days’ notice to replace Yoel Romero who failed his pre-fight medical.

Augusto hurt his hand early and appeared on the verge of being taken out.

As ‘Rumble’ pushed forward he got caught clean by his opponent.

The Brazilian followed up to drop Johnson who did well to survive the round.

In the second stanza, ‘Rumble’ landed a big shot to drop Augusto.

A ground strike was landed but it wasn’t neccesary, Augusto was out cold and got Johnson got his first win since 2016.

Check out the highlights below.

Do you think Anthony Johnson will win the light-heavyweight grand prix?

“Frustrated” Anthony Johnson Says His Bellator 258 Plan is Unchanged

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson makes his return to professional MMA this Friday at Bellator 258. While there was a last-minute change in his opponent, Johnson says his goal is the same regardless of who he faces in the Bellator cage.  During…

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson makes his return to professional MMA this Friday at Bellator 258. While there was a last-minute change in his opponent, Johnson says his goal is the same regardless of who he faces in the Bellator cage.  During Bellator’s media day for Bellator 258, Johnson shared his initial reaction to the news about […]

Jose Augusto Did Not Hesitate to Step in For Bellator 258

Jose Augusto is facing Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at Bellator 258 in the light heavyweight Grand Prix. While he entered late to replace Yoel Romero, Augusto did not hesitate to sign up for a chance at greatness. Augusto has only one fight wit…

Jose Augusto is facing Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at Bellator 258 in the light heavyweight Grand Prix. While he entered late to replace Yoel Romero, Augusto did not hesitate to sign up for a chance at greatness. Augusto has only one fight with Bellator MMA, a first-round submission victory over Jonathan Wilson at Bellator 255. A […]

Anthony Johnson vs. Jose Augusto Set For Bellator 258

Anthony JohnsonAnthony Johnson will thankfully still make his return to MMA at Bellator 258. ‘Rumble’ was set to square off against Yoel Romero in what would’ve been both men’s promotional debuts. Unfortunately, that fight fell through last week when the Cuban failed his pre-fight medical. Bellator did not announce a specific cause of the failed medical. […]

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson will thankfully still make his return to MMA at Bellator 258.

‘Rumble’ was set to square off against Yoel Romero in what would’ve been both men’s promotional debuts.

Unfortunately, that fight fell through last week when the Cuban failed his pre-fight medical.

Bellator did not announce a specific cause of the failed medical.

Ariel Helwani revealed an issue with Romero’s eye was the reason for his withdrawal from the bout.

The ESPN reporter also got the scoop on who would replace Romero at Bellator 258.

“Rumble Johnson’s opponent next week will now be Team Pitbull’s Jose Augusto Azevedos Barros (7-2), sources say,” Helwani wrote on social media. “Unbeaten in his last 6. 1-0 in Bellator. Barros replaces Yoel Romero, who didn’t get medically cleared due to an eye issue.”

Before retiring in 2017, Johnson was one of the most feared knockout artists in MMA. ‘Rumble’ fell short in his lone UFC title bid against Daniel Cormier but holds several high profile wins over the likes of Alexander Gustafsson, Jimi Manuwa, Glover Teixeira, Phil Davis and Bellator heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader.

Augusto made his Bellator debut in April. The 29-year-old Brazilian quickly dispatched of Johnathan Wilson, scoring the submission victory inside one round. He’ll be looking to get the biggest win of his MMA career and stretch his unbeaten run to eight later this week.

Do you think Anthony Johnson will enjoy a winning return at Bellator 258?

Anthony Johnson Has a New Opponent for Bellator 258

With Yoel Romero out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson will now face Jose Augusto at Bellator 258 on May 7.  Augusto, who trains with the Pitbull Brothers team according to Sherdog sports a 7-2 professional MMA…

With Yoel Romero out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson will now face Jose Augusto at Bellator 258 on May 7.  Augusto, who trains with the Pitbull Brothers team according to Sherdog sports a 7-2 professional MMA record and is currently on a five-fight win streak. His last fight was against […]