The first half of Bellator’s weekend doubleheader in Hawaii takes place on Friday with Bellator 235, or “Salute the Troops 2019,” which takes place at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu and airs on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. A heavyweight matchup between promotional newcomers is featured atop the card. Former UFC champion Josh Barnett (35-8 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will return to action for the first time since 2016 when he meets Ronny Markes (19-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the main card, check below for 20 pre-event facts about “Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops 2019.” * * * * Main event Josh Barnett Barnett returns to competition for the first time since Sept. 3, 2016.
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