Bobby Lashley in talks with Strikeforce

The former WWE pro wrestler turned fighter, Bobby Lashley, is reportedly in negotiations with Strikeforce. According to a recent report on MMAFanhouse.com, Lashley is currently in talks with the San Jose based organization. Rumors of late have Lashley fighting for Strikeforce as early as the scheduled November 7 card featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, but nothing has been confirmed as of... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley submits Bob Sapp with ground and pound

Bobby Lashley moved his undefeated record to 4-0 on Saturday night as he wasted no time taking Bob Sapp right to the canvas in the opening seconds of round one where he proceeded to pound his way to victory. The two faced off as the headlining bout of “Ultimate Chaos” that took place in Biloxi, Mississippi. There was no question as to what Lashley’s intentions were as he immediately... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley on beating Bob Sapp: ‘You can Bet Your House on It.’

Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley takes a big step up in competition tomorrow when he takes on Japan’s most famous fighter, Bob Sapp. The two main event the Ultimate Chaos PPV from the Gulfport Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Five Ounces of Pain’s Jonathan Snowden had a chance to talk to Lashley about his transition to MMA, why it was smart to take it slow, and what he would do if... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley: ‘I may have to stack three guys up’ preparing for Bob Sapp

Former WWE superstar and current mixed martial arts phenom Bobby Lashley is preparing himself for battle against a man that outweighs him by a minimum of eighty pounds. It’s hard to imagine considering that Lashley himself is far from a growing boy at a chiseled 250 pounds. Lashley will collide with K-1 powerhouse Bob Sapp in the main event of “Ultimate Chaos” which is scheduled to take place... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley Destroys Mike Cook at MFC 21

“Now he can put back on the mask and have fun with himself”, was former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley’s comments after he choked Mike Cook completely unconscious just seconds into last nights bout. Cook entered the ring wearing a lucha libre mask in an effort to mock the former professional wrestler, and needless to say, Lashley failed to see the humor. The bout took place at MFC 21:... [Read More...]

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Ricky Derouen (Promoter of Sapp-Lashley): ‘It’s gonna be fireworks!’

For the first time since the dark ages of the UFC, Mississippi will host major league MMA when Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp square off for Fight Force International on June 27. While Sapp is one of the biggest drawing cards in Japan, still capitalizing on the sudden fame that changed his life from football failure to icon, it is the former WWE Champion Lashley that promoters hope will draw a crowd to... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley signs to make Maximum Fighting Championship debut on May 15

The Maximum Fighting Championship issued a press release Thursday to announce the signing for former two-time NAIA wrestling champion Bobby Lashley. According to the release, Lashley will make his MFC debut vs. Mike Cook on Friday, May 15 at the River Cree Resort & Casino. The event will be televised live in the United States on HDNet. “Bobby Lashley is a phenomenal athlete and a very impressive... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley in negotiations to fight Bob Sapp

Despite an appearance for the pro wrestling promotion TNA this past Sunday in Philadelphia, PA during its “Lockdown” pay-per-view event, former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley will continue to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Not only will Lashley continue to compete in MMA, but sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the former NAIA amateur wrestling champion is currently in... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley vs. Marcus Jones expected for XFC: Regional Conflict

Former WWE superstar turned mixed martial artist, Bobby Lashley, has agreed to meet up with former NFL defensive lineman, Marcus Jones, at XFC’s “Regional Conflict” show. The event is set to take place on April 25 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will be the first XFC card to be broadcast on HDNet. The bout was confirmed in a report by MMAjunkie.com citing sources close to Lashley, after... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley earns $40,000 at “March Badness”

The Florida State Department of Regulatory Affairs has released a published report of the official fighter’s salaries from this past Saturday’s “March Badness” pay-per-view, which emanated from Pensacola Florida. MMAjunkie.com was the first to obtain the official salary documents. The hybrid card featured boxing and MMA matches promoted by Roy Jones Jr’s Square Ring Promotions. According... [Read More...]

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Lashley, Jones, and Monson prevail at “March Badness”

Fighting at home for the first time in a decade, eight-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) fought before a packed house of loyal fans last night in Pensacola, Florida and gave them exactly what they came for. Providing a dazzling display of superior quickness and athleticism, Jones was declared victorious via a fifth-round stoppage of four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika in a... [Read More...]

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Report: Bobby Lashley to Face Jason Guida at “March Badness”

Jason Guida has been tabbed as Ken Shamrock’s replacement to take on former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley at the upcoming “March Badness” card, according to Ariel Helwani of VERSUS.com. Sources have revealed exclusively to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that Guida was selected as the replacement opponent for Shamrock after a deal with former UFC and PRIDE veteran Don Frye could not be reached.... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley discusses upcoming fight vs. Ken Shamrock in new 5 Oz. interview

There has been much speculation as to how Bobby Lashley would fare in the very real fighting world of mixed martial arts when the former NAIA wrestling champion made the announcement that he would be joining the sport in early 2008 but the former WWE superstar turned professional fighter showed the world that he is taking this MMA thing seriously when he made his professional debut a succesful... [Read More...]

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Lashley vs. Shamrock to co-headline March PPV featuring Roy Jones Jr.

A March 21 boxing and MMA hybrid pay-per-view event set to feature what is believed to be Roy Jones Jr.’s final match will also see former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley square off against former UFC Superfight Champion Ken Shamrock. Luke Thomas of BloodyElbow.com was the first to break the news earlier today and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with the matchmaker for Jones Jr.’s... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley signs one fight contract with the Palace Fighting Championships

In addition to confirming the signing of Bobby Lashley, FiveOuncesOfPain.com also learned that Erin Toughill will return to the PFC on Feb. 6 Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley’s second professional mixed martial arts bout is now scheduled for Friday, February 6 when he debuts for the Palace Fighting Championships. FiveOuncesOfPain.com first became alerted to Lashley’s involvement with... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley looks impressive with first round victory in MMA debut

Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley made his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut last night at the “Mixed Fight Alliance: There Will be Blood” card that took place in Miami, Florida. The 260 pound powerhouse took on fellow debuting mixed martial artist Joshua Franklin. Lashley needed only 41 seconds to dispatch of Franklin in impressive fashion. Lashley landed some heavy punches... [Read More...]

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Bobby Lashley says “It’s all coming together” for MMA debut on Saturday.

Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley made news when he recently announced his departure from the fictional fight world of the WWE to pursue a career in the extremely non fictional fight world of mixed martial arts. Far from just an entertainer, the 260 pound powerhouse is an athlete in every sense of the word. A former NAIA wrestling champion and a silver medalist at the world championships, Lashley... [Read More...]

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Report: Bobby Lashley, Tara LaRosa booked for AFL PPV

MMA Junkie is reporting that American Fight League is close to announcing a pay-per-view set for this fall sometime according to Sean McClure, Director of Public Relations for the AFL. Not only that, but both former WWE star Bobby Lashley as well as top female fighter Tara LaRosa have been booked for the show: “We’ve determined a date, and a location is being finalized,” McClure said.... [Read More...]

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