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QUOTE Bellator Fighting Championship’s proved they are not just about developing strong smaller weight classes withing thie ranks by snapping up former two-time NCAA wrestling champion and training partner of UFC heavyweight champ, Brock Lesnar, Cole Konrad.
Speaking about signing the deal, Konrad said:
I’m excited to sign with Bellator. It’s a great opportunity to fight for a great company and I’m just really excited for what the future holds with this company.
Bellator CEO, Bjorn Rebney also talkied about the signing:
Cole Konrad brings some great characteristics to the table that could make him a force at heavyweight. Brock Lesner’s dominance in the UFC has shown the impact that an elite, world-class wrestler can have in the heavyweight division. As a two-time NCAA heavyweight champion who is aggressively rounding out his MMA arsenal, Cole’s potential is unlimited. We are happy to be teaming up with him and, as a company, we are excited with what the future may hold
Rebney went on to reveal that Konrad will make his Bellator debut in May when the promotion returns to nationally televised events on FOX Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo |
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