Yoel Romero Opens as Slight Favorite in Potential Bellator Matchup with Anthony Johnson
Of all the potential matchups for Yoel Romero in Bellator MMA, a light heavyweight showdown with the also recently-signed Anthony Johnson seems to be the most tantalizing.
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Romero was released from his UFC contract following a three-fight skid. He last appeared at UFC 248, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya in a middleweight championship bout.
Johnson hasn’t competed since April 2017, when he was submitted by Daniel Cormier in the second-round of a 205-pound title tilt at UFC 210.
Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero Odds
Anthony Johnson vs Yoel Romero (opening odds)
Anthony Johnson +150 (3/2)
Yoel Romero -175 (4/7)
Anthony Johnson vs Yoel Romero (current odds)
Anthony Johnson +135 (20/27)
Yoel Romero -155 (20/31)
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