Lesnar was forced to withdraw from the UFC 131 card on Thursday, after he confirmed he had suffered a recurrence of the diverticulitis infection that threatened his life a year ago. As a result Shane Carwin steps in.
However, detractors have pointed to the fact that Lesnar - who has displayed a weak chin in his UFC career - would have been fighting arguably the most dangerous striker in the heavyweight division. Comments on forums began to suggest his illness was being used as a Get Out Of Jail Free card.
Barry, a fellow heavyweight, has taken issue with such remarks, challenging any doubters to thrash out their opinions in front of him.
"Totally out of character for me, - but my friend had a relapse of something that almost killed him and left his wife a widow and kids fatherless," Barry wrote on Twitter.
"Anybody got something shitty to say about him ducking a fight or being scared, come find me and I'll hear you out eye to eye." ESPN
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