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By Justin Barrasso The April 15 bout is a welcome distraction from the realities Yagshimuradov faces in his home of Kharkov, Ukraine. View the original article to see embedded media. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov’s next fight will take place at Bellator 277 in a light heavyweight bout against Tony Johnson, Sports Illustrated has learned. Headlined by featherweight champion AJ McKee against Patricio Pitbull, the 277 card at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. also includes light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finals. In preparation for…