Absence of champ Minakov frustrates Bellator heavyweight contender Tony Johnson

Tony Johnson Tony Johnson is a heavyweight fighter with a goal he has no idea when, where or how he’s supposed to complete. Johnson (9-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA), like most athletes in the sport, has the dream of becoming a champion. That was his goal when he made his Bellator debut in 2011, and it’s still his goal ahead of his showdown with Raphael Butler (9-1-1 MMA, 4-1-1 BMMA) at Bellator 148 on Jan. 29. Wins in five of his past six contests would seemingly put Johnson on the verge of a title shot

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Absence of champ Minakov frustrates Bellator heavyweight contender Tony Johnson – MMA Junkie