While Rad Martinez has a remarkable story, his Bellator 50 opponent – former Marine wrestler Brian Van Hoven – has one of his own.
A standout high-school wrestler, Van Hoven traveled the world as a member of the Marines’ wrestling team and a former Olympic hopeful. It taught him the keys to multitasking and making the most of his time.
Now, he hopes to bring further exposure to fellow “DMV” (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia) fighters at Saturday’s Bellator 50 event.