Days after his Bellator debut, Anthony Johnson is arrested on charges of ideological falsehood

A. Johnson was arrested in Connecticut. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Four days after debuting with a victory over Augusto 'Gugu' Azevedo in the Bellator 258 last Friday (7), the light heavyweight (up to 93kg.)Anthony Johnson was arrested on charges of ideological falsehood this Tuesday (11), in Connecticut, in the United States. The information was released by the website 'Daily voice'.

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According to the police record, the 'Rumble' was arrested by the New Canaan Police Department at the Mohegan Sun Casino, where he made his Bellator debut. According to reports, the fighter had purchased a plane ticket on a credit card illegally, without authorization from its owner.

Johnson was later released on $500 bail (about 2.600 reais at the current rate). In Connecticut, the charge of 'misrepresentation' is classified as third degree, which can result in a prison sentence of up to five years, a fine of up to US$5.000 (about 26 thousand reais) and probation. The fighter has a hearing scheduled for June 8th.

At 37, Anthony Johnson has 29 fights in professional MMA. Currently, the American has a record of 23 wins and six losses in his career. At Bellator, he defeated 'Gugu' Azevedo in his debut, in issue no. 258.