HONOLULU – Bellator president Scott Coker won’t knock Josh Barnett for his withdrawal just hours prior to his scheduled Bellator 235 main event against Ronny Markes . Following the second leg of the promotion’s Hawaii back-to-back showcase, the Coker had high praise for Barnett (35-8 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), calling him a “warrior” and a “legend.” “I was texting back and forth with Josh,” Coker told MMA Junkie on Saturday night. “He is a warrior.
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