DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Though he’s never gone past the third round, Anthony Johnson faces a potentially tough 25 minutes in his first fight back from retirement. Johnson (22-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) returns from an over four-year layoff to fight Yoel Romero in the light heavyweight grand prix quarterfinals, which will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 258 on May 7. In a battle of two of the most powerful light heavyweights, the judges’ scorecards might not be needed in this one. Throughout his UFC tenure, which included two failed attempts at capturing the 205-pound title, Johnson has been booked for several five-round fights. However, Johnson never has gone past the third round and could find himself in unfamiliar territory

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Anthony Johnson ready for five rounds with ‘superior athlete’ Yoel Romero at Bellator 258 – MMA Junkie

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