Anthony Johnson ’s return to MMA has taken a turn – to Bellator. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Junkie on Wednesday that Johnson has agreed to terms on a contract with the Viacom-owned promotion that he’s expected to sign. According to ESPN , which was first to report the agreement, Johnson is making the move to Bellator after he “mutually parted ways” with the UFC. Bellator president Scott Coker seemingly confirmed the impending signing with this tweet : pic.twitter.com/zXFbxT9P8x — Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) December 9, 2020 Johnson, a two-time light heavyweight title challenger in the UFC, reentered the U.S.
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Anthony Johnson agrees to sign with Bellator after mutually parting ways with UFC – MMA Junkie