Goodman welcomes "great opportunity" against Bellator champ Lombard

While outclassed on paper, former NFL running back Herbert “Whisper”
Goodman says he can’t wait to make his Bellator
debut against middleweight champ Hector Lombard.

In a bout first reported by MMAjunkie.com, Lombard and Goodman clash in a non-title bout at Bellator 24.

Bellator officials today announced the contest.