Cole Konrad vs. Pat Bennett official for Thursday’s Bellator 17 televised main card

As expected fast-rising heavyweight prospect and two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Cole Konrad and Pat Bennett meet at Thursday’s Bellator 17 event in Boston.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the fight this past week.

The May 6 bout is part of the night’s FOX Sports Net-televised main card, which also includes a non-title “super fight” between lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez and veteran Josh Neer, as well as a lightweight tourney semifinal bout of Roger Huerta vs. Pat Curran.


As expected fast-rising heavyweight prospect and two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Cole Konrad and Pat Bennett meet at Thursday’s Bellator 17 event in Boston.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the fight this past week.

The May 6 bout is part of the night’s FOX Sports Net-televised main card, which also includes a non-title “super fight” between lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez and veteran Josh Neer, as well as a lightweight tourney semifinal bout of Roger Huerta vs. Pat Curran.