Scott Coker explains recent roster departures, breaks down Bellator 250, more

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator president Scott Coker was enthused and excited when he spoke to MMA Junkie on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Coker voiced his intrigue in Thursday’s Bellator 250 main event between welterweight champion Douglas Lima and former middleweight champ Gegard Mousasi. The two fighters will compete for the middleweight title that was vacated by Rafael Lovato Jr.

In addition to the main event, Coker spoke on a host of additional topics, including Jake Hager’s development, Bellator’s East Coast friendly start time, the promotion’s recent parting with 30 athletes, and ring card girl Mercedes Terrell’s departure.