Bobby lashley disbands the hurt business on raw, beats. Bobby lashley built up an impressive 152 record during his mixed martial arts career while he was away from the wwe. With a newlywon mma title, lashley looks to be mentioned in the same breath as ken shamrock, kazushi sakurba and brock lesnar, rather than the unsuccessful dos caras. Both men are former mma fighters, with lesnar being a former ufc heavyweight champion and lashley boasting a 152 career record. Apr 15, 2020 bobby lashley, a man in dire need of a new direction for his character, would also be a good fit for a new brawl for all. Now that hes back, hes got a pretty good impression of who could make the. That history is not lost on lashley, but hes still learning more and more about.
Bobby lashley created his own personal history by winning the wwe championship on raw after defeating the miz this week. Mar 10, 2021 both men are former mma fighters, with lesnar being a former ufc heavyweight champion and lashley boasting a 152 career record. Which superstars will etch their names into the history books at the. Cedric alexander in a nontitle match, nia jax and shayna baszler vs. Jul 07, 2018 bobby lashley built up an impressive 152 record during his mixed martial arts career while he was away from the wwe. Seriously, the only reason these two are being compared are because they were both in.
Wwe champ bobby lashley says hes down to fight brock lesnar. Mar 02, 2021 a 10year odyssey turned lashley into a welltraveled veteran of the squared circle while competing in mma and amassing a record of 152. Lashley does hold a 152 record, but with few noteworthy names amongst his victims. Mar 01, 2021 bobby lashley defeated braun strowman to prevent him from being added to the wwe championship match between lashley and the miz. Speaking of bobby lashley, he goes oneonone with former hurt business associate cedric alexander. Mar 01, 2021 lashley vs lesnar is one of the biggest money matches wwe can book for wrestlemania 37. Feeds press release former world wrestling entertainment wwe heavyweight champion and undefeated mixed martial arts mma fighter bobby lashley read more about lashley s fighting career at has signed a multiyear agreement with strikeforce and will make his debut for the world championship mma promotion at bankatlantic center in sunrise, florida on saturday, january 30. Would brock lesnar be laughed at if he wore the wwe universal title into ufc to fight. Bobby lashley won his strikeforce debut over wes sims via tko to extend his mma record to 50. How wwe could do the brawl for all right in 2020 cbr. Franklin roberto lashley born july 16, 1976 is an american professional wrestler, mixed.
Mar 07, 2021 it was a winding journey but bobby lashley has finally climbed to the top of the world wrestling entertainment mountain. Why is wwe not pushing bobby lashley like they do brock lesnar, despite their. Lashley had trouble keeping griggs from striking him, even though he had dominate control o. Lashley blazed a trail that jake hager is following now, competing in mma and pro wrestling at the same when he worked for bellator and tnaimpact wrestling. In particular, lashley left wwe not on the best of terms in early 2008. Bobby lashley s return to wwe following wrestlemania this year was shocking for many reasons. Benjamin distracted lashley, as alexander kicked him into the steel steps. Lightweight fighter daniel pineda signs a contract deal with ufc. Mar 26, 2011 lashley earned a win over john ott at titan fighting championships 17 but it was hardly the win youd expect from a 1800 favorite. While lesnar became a megastar off the bat in ufc, lashley went the long way round, winning in several lesser promotions before landing in. Bobby lashley states now is a really good time for him. Finally, two years after bringing him back, wwe has realised that perhaps the best way to present a hulking, hyperathletic behemoth isnt as a. Oct 29, 2016 surprisingly, lashley has competed in more mma bouts than brock lesnar and boasts a much better record in the sport. It was in impact that we started to see a more polished lashley.
While speaking on the table talk podcast, bobby lashley stated that now is a really good time for wwe to book brock lesnar vs bobby lashley. Jun 25, 2020 the mma veteran made his debut for the promotion back in 2012 and he started off strong by getting backtoback wins over pat schilling via submission at ufc on fx 1 and mackens semerzier via submission at ufc on fx 2. In his first three fights in the ufc lesnar would fight a former ufc champion in his debut. There was a shortlived trip to tna wrestling, a stop in bellator for a 152 mma record, and a return to tna now impact wrestling. He was also on the usa wrestling olympic ladder, wrestling for the army elite athletes program. Mar 15, 2021 wwe champion bobby lashley wants a piece of brock lesnar telling tmz sports he doesnt care if he doles out an asswhooping in an mma cage or wrestling ring we asked the 63. Did bobby lashley ever fight in ufc and what was his record. The current version of bobby lashley is tremendous. Bobby lashley explains how triple h convinced him to make. Bobby lashley on wwe champion representation the wrap. Bold mma predictions for the month of june bleacher report. Bobby lashley has a better mma record than the beast incarnate. Lashleys current mma record stands at 152 while brock lesnar is some way behind with a record of 63. Today, we are looking at a 15year career retrospective of bobby lashley, this is the second part, complete with his time in impact wrestling and breaking news gottlieb says infections among young people are fueling new covid19 hot spots.
Bobby lashley updated his profile sunday evening to inform readers he would not be making an appearance at strikeforces april 17 card in nashville, tenn. Why wwe does not book brock lesnar vs bobby lashley. Bobby lashley is just the thirdever black wwe champion, following in the footsteps of kofi kingston and the rock. Mar 04, 2021 lashley returned to wwe in 2018 after ten years away from the promotion. He wins the greatest royal rumble after eliminating 14 men and setting the elimination record. Aug 20, 2009 lashley is chillin out and learning more mma and has said he wants to join ufc only when he feels he is ready to be the best in the ufc, which he will considering fedor wont be going to the ufc and brock will lose or at least as how i see it to lashley, because lashley is working his way to the top and not getting a title shot after a 11 record. During the conversation, bobby shares stories of inspiration, what makes him tick, and how he continues to compete at the highest levels as an athlete. It seems completely logical for wwe to book a match between the two.
Bobby lashley wins the wwe championship ringside logic. Sep 07, 2020 bobby lashley took the time to chat about becoming united states champion, if hes had discussions with brock lesnar, returning to wwe, and more. Dont miss drew mcintyre, bobby lashley, sasha banks, bianca belair, the miz and all. Bellator is bringing out its big guns for september 5ths unofficial battle for connecticut. Shop bobby lashley signed bellator mma 145 fight worn used gloves psadna coa autod autographed ufc gloves and more authentic, autographed. Today, we are looking at a 15year career retrospective of bobby lashley, this is the second part, complete with his time in impact wrestling and. Lesnar wraped his mma career with a 53 1 nc record, winning the ufc heavyweight championship back in 2008 and becoming one of the. This interview is uplifting and full of actionable advice for us all. And within a few weeks, lashley was gone from the company. Former wwe united states and ecw champion bobby lashley is walking a tricky road, professing to be both a mixed martial arts fighter and a professional wrestler at the same time. Bobby lashley vs brock lesner who win in a real fight. Lashley had trouble keeping griggs from striking him, even though he had dominate control over him. Bobby lashley wwe superstar on hard work, dedication.
Lashley returned to wwe in 2018 after ten years away from the promotion. And even if those stars could be presented as viable opponents. Bold mma predictions for the month of june bleacher. Mar 08, 2021 bobby lashley is the current wwe championship after an incredibly shortlived reign by the miz. Cain velasquez, brock lesnar and the wwe wrestlers who. Bobby lashley and brock lesnar should clash for the. When it tried to bring in a worthy foe with an mma background, lesnars ufc rival cain velasquez, their wrestling program only resulted in a single 2minute match at wwe crown jewel. Lesnar went to ufc, the best mma company in the world, and won the top title there, dominating until a severe illness derailed that career. Jorge masvidal set the new record for fastest knockout in ufc history at ufc 239 on saturday night, beating ben askren in just five seconds with a flying knee. It is lashley s firstever stint as wwe champion, and it comes at a cool time.
This time, the company should pair him with an established wrestler who also has a history in mma. Sims came up short and was defeated by bobby lashley by tko. Wwe champ bobby lashley says hes down to fight brock. Lashley had a 152 record in mma, and would be a favorite to win. Bobby lashley took the time to chat about becoming united states champion. Bobby lashley reacts after winning wwe championship on raw. Bobby lashley signed bellator mma 145 fight worn used gloves. Mar 15, 2021 lesnar wraped his mma career with a 53 1 nc record, winning the ufc heavyweight championship back in 2008 and becoming one of the promotions biggest heavyweight draws. Sims made his strikeforce debut against bobby lashley on january 30, 2010 at strikeforce. Mixed martial arts record from sherdog matthew fredrick riddle born january 14, 1986 is an american professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. Last week, lashley ended the hurt business by telling cedric and shelton benjamin hes worked too long and hard for the wwe title, and refuses to be associated with incompetents. Wwe raw results 05042021 drew mcintyre faces corbin, asuka.
Other wrestlers to have won world championships in both mma and pro wrestling include bobby lashley shark fights heavyweight championship as well as the impact global championship, and ufc hall of famers dan severn and ken shamrock, who won the ufc superfight championship and the nwa world heavyweight championship. Bellators heavyweight division is a mishmash of unknowns and veterans, but two recently victorious fighters, bobby lashley 2 mma, 30 bmma and kevin kimbo slice ferguson 52 mma, 10 bmma, are opponents that would boost his stock. Lashley s career on the other hand has turned out to be something of a joke among mma fans and media. Bobby lashley states now is a really good time for him to. Lashley sent alexander into the ropes for a spinebuster followed by a hurt lock submission for the win. He is currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the raw brand under the ring name riddle 5 and is the current wwe united states champion in his first reign. Bobby lashleys 15year journey to the wwe championship 2.
Bobby lashley vs james thompson sfl 3 battle of beasts. Cain velasquez, brock lesnar and the wwe wrestlers who fought. Its a fight where the former professional wrestler is sure to either win or prove his complete incompetence as. Brian knapp the wheels on the ultimate fighting championship machine keep on grinding into another year. Gottlieb says infections among young people are fueling new covid19 hot spots. Apr 03, 2012 less than two years ago, the 33yearold ifl veteran was unknown to all but the most ardent mma fans before he was brought in by strikeforce to face former wwe superstar bobby lashley in a fight. Comparison of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Lashley, who resides in parker, joined the ranks of pro wrestling legends. Bobby lashley names wwe wrestlers who could succeed in mma. We continue to move past elimination chamber and onto fastlane, which will be the final stop on the road to wrestlemania as wwe likes to bill that show. Matthew fredrick riddle born january 14, 1986 is an american professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. Jul 03, 2020 bobby lashley says hes ready for brock lesnar. Wwe superstar bobby lashley dabbled in mixed martial arts at one point, and here are his mma record, height, weight, and age.
Brownes fight against broughton was his first since relocating his training. 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. Why bobby lashleys longdeserved wwe championship push is. Bobby lashley s mma career hasnt quite turned out as well as former wwe teammate brock lesnar. Bobby lashley came into wwe with a great look and a lot of promise. Why is wwe not pushing bobby lashley like they do brock lesnar. Brock is a former ufc champion with wins over guys that lashley wouldnt even belong in the same octagon with. Bobby lashley aspires to be the brock lesnar of wwe 10 years. Shawn is also a published author, with a nonfiction book about the stephen king dollar baby filmmakers and has begun work on a new fiction.
James the colossus thompson mma stats, pictures, news. Dec 29, 2011 former wwe united states and ecw champion bobby lashley is walking a tricky road, professing to be both a mixed martial arts fighter and a professional wrestler at the same time. Wwe champion bobby lashley challenges brock lesnar to an mma. Bobby lashley lost a fight to chad griggs and spent the night in a houston hospital due to his injuries. Jul 01, 2015 kongo figures if the cant get a title shot, he might as well keep fighting. Final push for wrestlemania 37, wwe champion bobby lashley vs.
Bobby lashley confident he will get match with brock lesnar. Former wwe champ beats ufc champ by dynamite duane 12032008 10. In addition, bobby also boasts a 172 professional mma record. Wwe hall of fame ceremony, young rock on nbc, nwa powerrr. This all feels like a missed opportunity, as a fight between lashley and lesnar would have been amongst the first. Bobby lashley wants to make history on his return to the wwe. Wwe has one match left for brock lesnar and its time to. Bellator 123 books cheick kongo, king mo, bobby lashley to. Though he hasnt talked to vince mcmahon about setting up the match, he revealed that hes ready for brock lesnar. However, the american did have an incredible record in ufcs rival promotion, bellator mma. Throughout his career, bobby lashley faced a number of notable names, including ufc. He is currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the raw brand under the ring name riddle and is the current wwe united states champion in his first reign a professional mma fighter from 2008 to 2014, riddle made a name for himself by appearing on spiketvs the ultimate. If someone truly needed the momentum, its not the long wasted braun strowman, its the freshly returned bobby lashley. Bobby lashley signs multiyear deal to join strikeforce.
Tna champion bobby lashley signs with bellator debut set. However, take a look at lesnars accomplishments outside of wwe, and he is even more impressive than bobby lashley. During the conversation, bobby shares stories of inspiration, what makes him tick, and how he continues to. Bobby lashleys long journey leads him to wwe championship. This journeys crowning achievement occurred in 2014 when lashley won the tna world heavyweight championship, which he held four times before leaving the promotion in 2018. Bobby lashleys 15year journey to the wwe championship 22.
The best brock lesnar feud you didnt think you wanted for. Jun 03, 20 on friday night, bobby lashley meets kevin asplund in the main event of titan fc 25. Bobby lashley official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the heavyweight fighter from united states. Wwe superstar about the match every wrestling and mixed martial arts fans want to see a scrap with fellow giant, 63. Bobby lashley talks tnas financial troubles, motivation. Jul 18, 2014 bobby lashley, onetime wwe superstar and current tna world heavyweight champion where he wrestles under just his last name, lashley, has signed on with bellator mma, now headed by lashley s old.
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