Bellator 258 predictions, preview for ‘Archuleta vs Pettis’
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Bellator 258: “Archuleta vs. Pettis” comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., tomorrow evening (Fri., May 7, 2021) airing on Showtime featuring a Bantamweight title fight between division kingpin, Juan Archuleta, taking on Sergio Pettis. Also on the card, Anthony Johnson will attempt to move one step closer to a 205-pound title fight when he takes on Jose Augusto in a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix bout. Related (20-5)
Other than losing to current Bellator MMA champ-champ Patricio Freire at Bellator 228, Archuleta hasn’t known defeat in the last six years. And since “Pitbull” has been running wild over everyone, a loss to him isn’t anything to hang one’s head low over. Winner of 20 of his last 21 fights, “The Spaniard” is deserving of a bit more respect as one of the best fighters in the world at 135 pounds. He’s head great wins throughout his run, bu
After being released by Bellator in Oct. 2020, Rafael Carvalho got an invite back to the promotion to face Lorenz Larkin on short notice at Bellator 258 this weekend (May 7, 2021).
Yoel Romero Out Of Bellator Debut Against Anthony Johson
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Bellator 258’s co-main event matchup between former UFC fighters Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson has been postponed after Romero failed to clear pre-fight medical testing.
According to the statement by Bellator, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson will remain part of the Belltaor Light-Heavyweight Grand Prix facing an alternative opponent “as soon as possible”.
The matchup was set to be the organizational debut for both fighters with Romero leaving the UFC in 2020 after a failed title bid against Israel Adesanya, and Rumble returning from his retirement in 2016.
One of Bellator MMA s most-anticipated fights in recent memory is off for now as Yoel Romero was pulled from his fight next Friday with Anthony Johnson.
News broke overnight Thursday that Romero was pulled due to not clearing pre-fight medicals. No other information was given as to what that means.
The light heavyweight clash of heavy hitters was a first round match in the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament. Romero is now out of the tournament completely while Bellator is looking for a replacement to fight Johnson. Because of the short notice, it s unknown whether that will be for next Friday s show or a future event.
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