Feb 22, 2017 wwe hero and bellator star bobby lashley wants to face mma legend fedor emelianenko and ufc bad boy brock lesnar in a possible heavyweight contest. Im fully prepared to step into the cage when the time is right new, 17 comments by jesse holland apr 5, 2010, 11. Wwe united states title history 85 person items bobby lashley 1st reign may 23, 2006 july 11, 2006. Riding on the heels of fellow wwe superstar brock lesnars success, former pro wrestler bobby lashley made his first foray into the cage in december of 2008, defeating joshua franklin in the first round by tko. Atts main academy is in coconut creek, florida, and there are affiliated academies throughout the united states. Card subject to change traditional combat sport caveat at long last, in the final week leading up to strikeforces january 30 event in miami, bobby lashley 40. Bobby the dominator lashley 1520 is a pro mma fighter out of junction city, kansas. Taking a break from the wwe, bobby lashley spent two rounds mauling chad griggs but a welltimed uppercut cut lashley open too wide for the doctors to look away. Although hunt is older 42 and smaller 510, he is a proven. Bobby lashley official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the heavyweight fighter from united states.
Bobby lashley, who owns american top team altitude in aurora. Bobby lashley shocker lashley loses first mma fight at strikeforce. He returned to japan on september 25, 2010 for a tagteam match with bob sapp against kendo kashin and tamon honda. Wrestlemania 36 how wwe pro wrestlers with colorado ties. Yet, for lashley, all that was a precursor to training for wwe.
Com prelims 7pm, spike main card 9pm bellator 145 tops ufc sao paulo in ratings. Finding opponent for bobby lashleys strikeforce debut no. Lashley is still signed to the bellator mma promotion, and his profile is still active on their website, but he likely wont be taking anymore fights. Former wwe and tna wrestler bobby lashley lost a controversial decision to heavyweight fighter chad griggs in the opening tv bout of tonights strikeforce. Sep 29, 2016 tna wrestling superstar bobby lashley has seemingly won every title tna offered, baring ones given to women, and he very well could put on a dress to win that. For the same reason wwe wont hire shamrock, we assume ufc would have the same mindset. Bobby lashley lashley, who lives in the denver metro area, faced off against aleister black on sunday on day two of mania. Using his power, the 43yearold capitalized with an early advantage. Jul 09, 2010 if brock lesnar is a pro wrestlingtomma success story, bobby lashley still remains something of a cautionary tale. Full match tna turning point 2009 impact wrestling full matches duration. Brock lesnar and bobby lashley were great wrestlers but they werent anywhere near where i was. The two matches scheduled to stream live on wwe network beginning at 7 p. Mike straka talks one on one with mma legend and former ufc heavyweight. After watching him fight bobby lashley, wes sims will be like an easy sparring session, even for tim sylvia.
Wwe files for new trademarks including brock lesnar. Nearly 22 years since they first met at ufc 1, ken shamrock, 51, and. Bobby lashley, king mo lawal and stephan bonnar will be. Apr 11, 2018 the worstkept secret in pro wrestling in recent months was officially confirmed on monday night, when former ecw champion bobby lashley made his return to wwe. Always either the almighty bobby lashley or look at the power of. Bobby lashley makes short work of james thompson in mma rematch. Hes also a twotime armed forces champion and took home the silver medal in the 2002 cism world championships, competing against the best of the rest of the worlds military. The game, available on the playstation 3 and xbox 360 platforms, is expected to be released in late summer 2010. Seen as tnas answer to wwes brock lesnar, lashley has been in a major position with the company pretty much since he walked in. Or lesnar vs lashley when they were both starting out in mma lesnar i.
Lashley recalled his first mma loss, a tko at the hands of chad griggs in 2010. Both athletes have an impressive physique, were strong amateur wrestlers. Dave batista lashley on his own isnt a proven draw. Bobby lashley left wwe to pursue a pretty successful mma career until he caught the wrestling bug again. Heres your ring side seat into the world of mma with killer knockouts and one on one interviews with the past and future superstars of mixed martial arts. A deal hasnt been reached between batista and strikeforce yet but strikeforce ceo scott coker confirmed interest in a fight, bringing up the idea of batista vs. Pro wrestling superstar bobby lashley meets underdog john ott. You can support the development of the website and database backend via patreon.
However, six months have passed and lashley and lesnar have yet to sniff one. Bobby lashley noted on his twitter account that he met with paul heyman while in the nyc area for ufc 111. Ufc undisputed 2010 bobby lashley createafighter caf. Bobby lashley mma career statistics show him as an undefeated champion, winning 15 bouts during his stint.
The only potential drawback for wwe would be realized if lesnar were to get knocked out in the opening round by mark hunt. Jun 30, 2010 published on jun 30, 2010 bobby lashley got real steamed when cook came to the fight with a rey mysterio mask on, which lashley took as an insult. Lashley was then expected to face journeyman jimmy ambriz on january 30, 2010 at strikeforce. Brock lesnar didnt test positive for anabolic steroids like everyone expected.
In recent weeks, wwe had been teasing a potential onscreen split between lana and bobby lashley, who were married following a scandalous love triangle storyline that lana claimed was a. Lashley is also known for his work in total nonstop action wrestlingimpact wrestling, where he was a fourtime tnaimpact world champion, a onetime x division champion, and onetime and final king of the mountain champion. The success of former pro wrestler brock lesnar is probably a huge reason for that thought process. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and.
Wwe files for new trademarks including brock lesnar, paul. Will bobby lashley fight again for bellator after wwe return. Strikeforce ceo scott coker reportedly wants to match up batista with former wwe and tna wrestler bobby lashley, who is 50 thus far in his mma career. Apos um verdadeiro massacre, bobby lashley finalizou josh burns no segundo round no. Etherington fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Bobby lashley talks tnas financial troubles, motivation and. Oct 21, 2016 im at home with my kids, reading books, going to the park. Ronda rousey and bobby lashley booked in big matches for paris house show. Its nice to use some different, harder and contrastier lighting. After almost two years in mma, he still has yet to face a highquality opponent. Mike straka travels to the famous american kickboxing academy in san jose, ca to sit down oneonone with ufc heavyweight cain velasquez. Ufc fight night 170 ufc fight night 170 was held in an empty arena saturday in brazil.
Lashley now 51 lost via tko in the second round after griggs now 91 landed a barrage of right hand blows to the head as the bell sounded. Strikeforce director of communications mike afromowitz confirmed with mma fighting. Mike straka sits down with rising strikeforce star bobby lashley. Its time to break up lana and book lashley like a juggernaut to face the beast. Most current wwe fans will remember the awful 2018 angle involving lashley and his. If you buy stuff from amazon using this link, we receive a minor promotional bonus from amazon, not from you. Jan 14, 2020 wwe had prior applications for brock lesnar, applied for in 2003, canceled in 2010. In recent weeks, wwe had been teasing a potential onscreen split between lana and bobby lashley, who were married following a scandalous love triangle storyline that lana claimed was a huge. Unlike current and former wwe superstars brock lesnar, cm punk, bobby lashley and, coming soon, jack swagger all have made their mma debuts over the past decadeplus. Gaethje 05092020 current mma rankings updated 05032020 ufc 249. Sims was taken down at the beginning of the first round by the decorated wrestler, who then used the ground and pound technique on the 68 ufc veteran. Applied for and abandoned in 2016 paul heyman applied for in 20, abandoned in 2014.
Nov 05, 2015 bellator and tna star bobby lashley talks about tnas future, working with donald trump and his upcoming battle against james thompson at bellator 145. Sims made his strikeforce debut against bobby lashley on january 30, 2010 at strikeforce. Sims came up short and was defeated by bobby lashley by tko. Il entame en effet une carriere en mma dans lespoir dun jour integrer lultimate fighting championship ufc et dy affronter le champion des poids. The latest video from upupdowndown has big e playing ufc 3 with his best friend. Soon after wrestlemania 34 faded to black, bobby lashley s name emerged as the next candidate to face brock lesnar. Who would win a fight between brock lesnar and bobby lashley.
When you look at bobby lashley s career, the comparison with former ufc heavyweight champion brock lesnar seems obvious. Dont forget to drop your views about your favourite moments from the bouts in the. Wwe hero and bellator star bobby lashley wants to face mma legend fedor emelianenko and ufc bad boy brock lesnar in a possible heavyweight contest. Coach of season of the ultimate fighter, brock lesnar sits down with mike. Bobby the dominator lashley mma stats, pictures, news, videos. Vince mcmahon made the surprising announcement during an investors conference call back in february that wwe was looking to sell its payperview streaming rights to. Bobby lashley has long been successful on the pro wrestling circuit, but now its time for him to show hes a legitimate mma heavyweight contender. After lashley was released from tna he made one appearance in antonio inokis promotion inoki genome federation igf. Following that victory, lashley went on to earn dominant victories over mma veterans such as bob the beast.
Im in the top 5 of the greatest amateur wrestlers of all time. But as weve seen with wrestlemania 23, hes capable of creating massive interest with the right matchup. If the storyline had one bright spot, it was the involvement and repackaging of liv morgan. Bobby lashley confirmed for eas mma game pics inside. He is currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the raw brand under the ring name bobby lashley. Lashley wound up facing former ufc fighter wes sims at the. American top team att is one of the primary teams in mixed martial arts. Professional heavyweight mma fighter james thompson against huge professional wrestler bobby lashley. Wwe officially announced that aleister black will face bobby lashley at wrestlemania 36. Eye on the prize bobby lashley mma colorao model bobby l. Some of my fellow olympians are randy couture, unfortunately he didnt walk away with a medal in the olympics but hes still an incredible wrestler. During lashley s first tenure with wwe, he was a twotime ecw world champion and onetime united states champion. Wwe star samoa joe respects mma but uninterested in cash.
Bobby lashley the dominator mma fighter page tapology. Bobby lashley cant do mma fights while under wwe contract. Crossover superstar bobby lashley is ready to make his presence. I graduated from louisiana state university in 2010. Ken only won one match since 2010 out of his five bouts. Franklin roberto lashley born july 16, 1976 is an american professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Bobby lashley finaliza josh burns no bellator 123 youtube. Thomson, justin wren, joe warren, bobby lashley and many more. Continue to follow this story and other mmarelated stories on our sister site. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. In other trademark news, the revival filed for a couple of trademarks earlier this year as well. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. The gym was founded by dan lambert, who brought in former members of brazilian top team marcus conan silveira, marcelo silveira and ricardo liborio, but there is no formal affiliation between the two teams.
Former wwe star and current strikeforce heavyweight prospect bobby lashley 40 mma will appear in the forthcoming ea sports mma title. He only worked for other companies early in his career, between 2008 and 2010. Lashley wound up facing former ufc fighter wes sims at the event. Bobby lashley defends his mma career, but where is it headed. This would be a good match up in terms of strength and size, but the answer depends on a few variables.
Lashley keeps perfect record intact with quick win. The dominant bobby lashley is a threetime wrestling national champion and a fourtime wrestling allamerican. Per a report from wrestling observer radio, bobby lashley wont be taking any more mixed martial arts mma fights while under wwe contract. Lashley appeared on the postwrestlemania 34 edition of monday night raw, attacking rising star elias to the delight of the passionate new orleans crowd. Lashley recounts how a bank robbery opened his eyes to the world of mixed martial arts, and discusses when he will be ready for a heavyweight title shot. Bobby lashley wrestlers database cagematch the internet. Jul 23, 2016 1 youre exaggerating pretty hard calling lashley a wwe legend 2 lashley is signed to not only a rival mma promotion, but also a rival pro wrestling promotion, so no, this fight will not happen. After returning to wwe in 2018, lashley would become a two. Wwe had prior applications for brock lesnar, applied for in 2003, canceled in 2010. Join facebook to connect with bobby lashley and others you may know.
Bobby lashley and lana got a measure of revenge on rusev and liv morgan a week ago when the all mighty knocked off the bulgarian brute while. Tna wrestling star bobby lashley wants brock lesnar. Bobby lashley vs james thompson sfl 3 battle of beasts. Book puts out a call to all young men and women to come on over and get involved. Bobby lashley is trying to master both worlds, currently competing as a heavyweight for both bellator and global force wrestling. Tim sylvia books fights vs wes sims and pudzianowski. Vince mcmahon is thrilled with the push of a controversial. Ezekiel jackson news, cenawrestlemania note, lashley. Bobby lashley vs chad griggs fight video strikeforce. The big man has returned to wwe and a dream match with brock lesnar may happen. Olympic wrestling silver medalist matt lindland meets former ufc welterweight champion carlos newton. Anderson silva vs chael sonnen 1 ufc 117, 2010 duration. Instead, he tested positive for a drug that is typically used after the discontinuation of a steroid cycle for post cycle therapy pct. Mma fighters, pro wrestlers blur line in fight game the.
Wwe dropped the best part of its worst storyline in the. Ken is set to turn 56 in february so clearly, hes past his prime. Mma fighters, pro wrestlers blur line in fight game. Lashley defeated sims via 1stround tko victory to remain undefeated. Lashley was expected to fight on april 17, 2010 at. He took to the octagon in 2016 for a return match which culminated in a defeat to royce gracie. Dec 04, 2015 bobby lashley and donald trump at wrestlemania in 2007. The long saga of finding bobby lashley an opponent for next weeks strikeforce.
With guitar in hand, elias told the miami crowd, the rock wants no part of me and i wrote a song about the whole thing. Bobby lashley vs james thompson november 6, 2015 scottrade center, st. Sep 24, 2015 when you look at bobby lashleys career, the comparison with former ufc heavyweight champion brock lesnar seems obvious. The fans in paris are in for a payperview worthy card. Ufc undisputed 2010 bobby lashley createafighter caf the world of mixed martial arts has seen an increase in the amount of athletes looking to make the jump to the cage. While it generated lots of hits on youtube and drew one of the highest ratings for a third hour of monday night raw in the last year, the storyline surrounding the love triangle between lana, bobby lashley, and rusev was largely considered one of the cheesiest trashtv storylines in recent wwe memory. Getty images his first fight came just after another wrestlerturnedmma fighter, brock lesnar, defeated randy couture to win the ufc. Bellators bobby lashley on donald trump, cm punk sports. He won 8 of those bouts via submission and 4 through knockouts.
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