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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Bobby Lashley Recounts Win over Sapp, Plans for Fight Career
Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley recounts his win over Bob Sapp this past weekend and talks about his plans to take it slow in building his MMA career. (Courtesy of Cagewriter.com)
Will Bobby Lashley be the guy to eventually challenge Brock Lesnar in this new era of super huge, athletic heavyweights?Labels: Bob Sapp, Bobby Lashley, WWE
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:47 PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bob Sapp Talks About Fighting Bobby Lashley This Weekend
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:34 PM
Friday, April 3, 2009
Bobby Lashley and UFC Fight Night 18 Review on MMA Live
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:31 AM
Monday, March 30, 2009
Bobby Lashley is NOT fighting at XFC 8
 PRESS RELEASE:
From XFC president John Prisco:
"It's come to our attention that a rumor has started circulating that Bobby Lashley will be fighting Marcus Jones at XFC 8: 'Regional Conflict' on Saturday, April 25 – a show featuring the fastest-rising young prospects and top emerging superstars from Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky and North Carolina in contender-versus-contender bouts, airing exclusively nationwide on HDNet. That rumor is false, and no such statement was ever issued by the XFC, Bobby Lashley, or Bobby Lashley's manager.
"It is true that the XFC and Bobby Lashley have had numerous conversations, and both parties hope to find a way to work together in the very near future. Bobby has publicly stated his interest in fighting for the XFC, and we can confirm that the interest is mutual. We look forward to continuing to grow our relationship.
"The XFC hopes Bobby Lashley -- and MMA fans nationwide -- enjoy XFC 8 'Regional Conflict' on April 25, as it airs live from the 21 thousand-capacity Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, exclusively on HDNet. For more information, please visit www.mmaxfc.com."Labels: Bobby Lashley, XFC
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:11 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2009
MMA Live Previews UFC Fight Night 18, Reviews Lashley's Debut
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:12 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2009
ESPN's MMA Live Talks Greasegate, Kimbo, Lashley, and more
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:17 PM
VIDEO: Lashley and Guida Clash at Press Conference
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:13 PM
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Florida State Boxing Commission Will Honor Shamrock Suspension
 There will be no "March Badness" for Ken Shamrock.
The 45 year-old UFC Hall of Famer tested positive for three different types of steroids on Wednesday, drawing a yearlong suspension from the California State Athletic Commission and a $2500 fine.
Shamrock was scheduled to fight former WWE star Bobby Lashley on March 21 in Pensacola, Fla., on the Roy Jones Jr. boxing/MMA hybrid "March Badness."
But according to Alexis Antonacci, press secretary for the Florida State Boxing Commission, which oversees Jones Jr.'s event, Shamrock will not be licensed to fight.
"We will honor the suspension," Antonacci said of CSAC's decision. "We honor all states suspensions."
No word has been given yet on whether Shamrock will fight CSAC's suspension, though Shamrock's lawyer, Rod Donohoo, blamed the positive test on over the counter supplements, speaking to Sherdog.com.Labels: Bobby Lashley, Ken Shamrock
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:07 PM
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Petruzelli Out, Shamrock vs. Lashley Heads MMA on Roy Jones, Jr. Event
 PRESS RELEASE:
Ken “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Shamrock battles Bobby Lashley in the main event of the mixed-martial-arts portion of the March 21st pro boxing/MMA hybrid pay-per-view event at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Fla.
Eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) headlines the show, presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Hirsch Borao Boxing and the Pensacola Civic Center, against 4-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs).
Shamrock-Lashley, featuring an intriguing match-up between an MMA icon (Shamrock) and the hottest new combat fighter (Lashley), replaces the originally announced MMA main event featuring Seth “The Silverback” Petruzelli and Doug “Rhino” Marshall because Petruzelli pulled-out due to an injury suffered during training.
“I’ve done a lot of firsts,” Shamrock commented. “I was the first heavyweight champ of MMA and first foreign champ in Japan. This is the first time two champions (Jones and Shamrock) in their individual sports, at this level, will be fighting on the same card – boxing and MMA. I think it’s the way of the future and it’s happening now. Lashley got things going in wrestling and then the WWE. Now he’s in MMA. He’s very good. I think he’s 270-pounds of muscle – quick, explosive and strong. The area he lacks, gound skills, he makes up for with his strength and ability to move on the ground. He can really move on his feet. This isn’t a fat guy laying on his back.”
The unique pro boxing/MMA show is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network in the United States, as well as Viewer's Choice, Shaw Cable, Star Choice and Bell TV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
“I am excited to be part of this card alongside Roy Jones, Jr. and Square Ring Promotions,” Lashley said. “I am looking forward to fighting an experienced opponent like Ken Shamrock and showing the fans that Bobby Lashley is a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. I am going to come out from the opening bell and show Ken Shamrock and the rest of the world that Bobby Lashley is not someone you want to mess with.”
Lion’s Den founder Shamrock (27-13-2, 2 KOs, 23 Submissions), fighting out of San Diego, was the original UFC Superfight and King of the Pancrase MMA champion. Ken dominated the UFC and Pancrase for years, defeating a Who’s Who of MMA stars including Bas Rutten (twice), Masakatsu Funaki (twice), Dan Severn and Kimo Leopoldo (twice), as well as fighting Royce Gracie to a draw.
In 1997, Shamrock joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was a star there for three years, returning to MMA with Pride Fighting Championships until 2002, when he returned to the UFC. An outstanding athlete who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers, Ken won his last bout by first-round submission (arm bar) this past February 13 against Ross Clifton.
Lashley (1-0, 1 KO) is a true physical specimen, standing 6-3 and weighing 265 pounds, which helped him become a 3-time NCAA champion (1996-98) and 4-time All-America wrestler at Missouri Valley College. After graduating from college, Bobby joined the U.S. Army and was a 2-time Armed Forces Champion and 2002 Military Games Championship silver medalist.
Two years ago, Lashley became a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar, highlighted at Wrestlemania 23 as a representative of Donald Trump in a bet against WWE president Vince McMahon. Lashley won the match and helped Trump shave McMahon’s head in the ring. Bobby made his MMA debut last December 13, stopping Joshua Franklin only 0.41 into the opening round.
The MMA co-feature pits two world-class grapplers, former IFL heavyweight champion Roy “Big Country” Nelson (13-6, 6 KOs, 4 Submissions) against former UFC title challenger Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (27-8, 2 KOs’ 15 Submissions).
Tickets, priced at $128.00, $103.00, $78.00, $53.00 & $28.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations, the Pensacola Civic Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.Labels: Bobby Lashley, Ken Shamrock, Roy Jones Jr.
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 11:55 AM
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