Strikeforce: Bobby Lashley vs Chad Griggs booked for Aug. 21 'Houston' event on Showtime
by Jesse Holland on Jul 16, 2010 8:56 AM EDT
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Strikeforce heavyweight attraction Bobby Lashley (5-0) will return to the world of cagefighting after a brief stint on the injured reserves when he takes on IFL and Rage in the Cage veteran Chad Griggs (8-1) at the upcoming Aug. 21 "Houston" event from the Toyota Center live on Showtime.
MMAmania.com confirmed the pending match-up earlier today.
The muscular mass of mayhem was last seen mistreating Wes Sims en route to a TKO stoppage at the "Miami" event earlier this year. The win, his first under the Strikeforce banner, pushed the former WWE wrestler's mixed martial arts record to 5-0.
The promotion quickly paired him up with Ron "The Monster" Sparks for a trip to "Los Angeles" back in June; however, the American Top Team (ATT) product tweaked his knee in training and was unable to compete.
Lashley entered the sport of mixed martial arts back in December 2008 as a co-headliner for South Florida's Mixed Fighting Alliance (MFA). The 6'3" powerhouse needed just 41-seconds to finish Joshua Franklin via doctor's stoppage.
While he remains unbeaten, critics have called for him to step up his level of competition in 2010. Being paired up with the relatively unknown Griggs -- who's only competed once since 2007 -- may do little to help his cause.
That being said, Griggs is still a dangerous fighter.
"The Grave Digger" hasn't seen the scorecards once in his career. In addition to winning three straight, the 32-year-old Tucson native has finished all seven of his opponents by way of (T)KO.
Will Lashley be number eight?
Strikeforce "Houston" will feature a light heavyweight title fight between current 205-pound champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and hard-hitting Brazilian contender Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante. Also battling for gold will be Tim Kennedy and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in a bid to claim the promotion's vacant middleweight title.
For the current Strikeforce: "Houston" fight card and rumors click here.
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I call the one directly to Lashley's left
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
lmao! our far right?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
The women in the photo
I’d have a go with them all by the way, they’re all way out of my league anyway. I bet Mrs Lashley isn’t impressed with this photo mind.
As for this fight I’ve never heard of Lashleys opponent, the wait for the step up in class continues.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Finally stepping up the competition huh
lol
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 16, 2010 9:22 AM EDT reply actions
This is almost like fighting Fedor (eyes rolling).
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
He's got 2 belts like Fedor at least
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Chad Griggs (8-1)
“the 32-year-old Tucson native has finished all seven of his opponents by way of (T)KO.”
on another note, i guess fedor isn’t availble.
Bobby Lashley:
Josh Fanklin
Jason Guida
Mike Cook
Bobb Sapp
Wess Simms
Brock Lesnar:
Min Soo Kim
Frank Mir
Heath Herring
Randy Couture
Fran Mir
Shane Carwin
Cain Velasquez
so, i dont want to hear anymore about brock getting a title shot too fast. He stepped yp, fought the bigboys and prevailed as a rookin in MMA. Mr, “ima ride lesnars coat tails” Lashley, is nothing but a can crusher and even doesnt look impressive dioing it. Lashely will never make it in the UFC. I gaurantee he loses his first match against a name opponent. They should have gave him Rogers.
Shogun will have the longest championship reign in the UFC
This bug eyed freak
Just REFUSES to fight anyone in the top 100. Get the fuck outta here “Ashley”.
" Its a good thing you look good in that suit, cos that's all you're gonna be doing - wearing a suit."
It was either that....
or “Duck Duckstofferson”
" Its a good thing you look good in that suit, cos that's all you're gonna be doing - wearing a suit."
What's the deal with those disgusting looking belts
Are they made out of LEGO ?
" Its a good thing you look good in that suit, cos that's all you're gonna be doing - wearing a suit."
Give a guy a chance
I actually really like Lashley. Granted he’s got that fame from WWE, but in terms of MMA the man is only 5-0. I think people need to give him a chance, and even though I don’t know much about Greggs, I know that he’s got a near flawless record with mostly KOs.
LOL 2 people have misspelled Griggs name as Greggs….clearly this guy is less known if people can’t get that right.
HOWEVER! I will add that based on his record, if I were Lashley I wouldn’t take him too lightly. I enjoy watching Lashley fight as well (even though his last competition might have had better name recognition). I think it’ll be a good fight.
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