Bobby Lashley to Fight Former NFL Player at XFC - UPDATED: XFC Denies Report

by poundnground on Mar 30, 2009 11:17 AM EDT Comment 18 comments

"After a lackluster unanimous-decision win over Jason Guida (17-20) at Roy Jones Jr's "March Badness," former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (2-0) has agreed to make his next appearance against former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Marcus Jones.

The potential bout could main event the Florida-based XFC's April 25 event "XFC 8: Regional Conflict" at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenneesee."

After checking out Jones' record, the majority of his wins are via TKO. Although not an impressive resume I still think this is another good test for Lashley considering both he and his opponent are still rather green in the sport, Marcus Jones has 6 pro fights under his belt. Good choice on Lashley's part for not jumping aboard the Strikeforce roster so soon.

[UPDATE] by Chris Nelson

Just received this press release from XFC President John Prisco denying the rumor:

“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.”

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Sweet.

This will be on HDNet.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 28, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ugh Marcus Jones

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Mar 28, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I need to get HDNet finally. I miss out on tons of good events. Then again that’s what BE’s here for :)

by poundnground on Mar 28, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lots of great regional shows

by banter on Mar 28, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? I figured a step up in the competion would be something for Lashley.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Mar 28, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Jason Guida counts as a step up in competition, for sure. Guida’s a well rounded vet of the sport, and Lashley only fought him because he was a late replacement.

I’d rather see Lashley building himself up, and getting experience, than see him thrown to the wolves. He’s still very new to the sport, and in his situation, he has to deal with taking highly publicized fights without taking on insane competition.

In a few fights, I would like to see him go to a major org (be it Strikeforce, Sengoku/ Dream, etc). For now, I think he’s doing the right thing.

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by ElliotMatheny on Mar 28, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Jason Guida counts as a step up in competition, for sure. Guida’s a well rounded vet of the sport, and Lashley only fought him because he was a late replacement

100%. Jason Guida was a HUGE step up in competition. He is no ametuer, he fights. Plain and simple, he has over 30 pro fights and he has expierence.

I personally was hoping for somebody like a Gary Goodridge, a heavyweight with main name.. even though I dont want to compare.. I’d rather see Lashley go the Kimbo Slice route and fight people with established names, even though they are 100% washed up.

I want to see Lashley take on some of these grizzled vets instead of fighting a no named former NFL football player in all honesty. Lashley has huge potential in MMA, I just dont want to see him lose.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Mar 28, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he should take on the fat guy shamrock fought. haha.

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by Anton Tabuena on Mar 28, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

Well said, Sir.

by poundnground on Mar 28, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need an edit button!

My last comment of course was regarding Elliot’s.

by poundnground on Mar 28, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You don’t need an edit button because we can all see that you are replying to Elliot. by clicking on “up” on your comment.

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by Richard Wade on Mar 29, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a NFL fan

so i know a lot about football players and i don’t think a fake ass WWE wrestler will win against some one who does his job for real.

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by nishal26 on Mar 28, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The fights aren’t called “works” for no reason, that life is hard as hell.

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by iiowyn on Mar 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

100%!

I am not into wrestling by there is no denying those are insanely tough and are athletes

by banter on Mar 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Umm....

You need to read a book. Lashley is a decorated three time national champion amateur wrestler at Missouri Valley, two time NAIA champion and a former two time Armed Forces wrestling champion— not some hometown pro wrestling product. You show up out of nowhere to champion the NFL. Way to go champ…

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by Blackout612 on Mar 29, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey I added a live link

be sure and link to your sources when you do a fanpost.
Its pretty easy just use the little chain link icon and paste in the URL where you go it.
thanks for contributing to the community!

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by Kid Nate on Mar 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs