Bobby Lashley will make his MMA debut for the Strikeforce promotion next Saturday night in Miami and he now finally has an opponent. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has confirmed that Bobby Lashley (4-0) will fight former UFC Ultimate Fighter contestant Wes Sims (22-12-1).
Lashley spoke to ESPN on Friday, saying “This is great, man. I didn’t know this. I’m happy. I just wanted an opponent. I’ve been training very hard on every aspect of my game – my wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and my standup. Now that I have an opponent, we can do a little bit of scouting on the guy.”
Lashley was originally scheduled to fight Yohan Banks, but the Florida Boxing Commission rejected him as a worthy opponent. The next possible opponent was journeyman fighter Jimmy Ambriz, and he was approved by the commission, but Strikeforce scrapped that fight last week.
Strikeforce: Miami takes place on January 30, 2010 from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL and will air live on Showtime.
Jake Hager Underwent Second Eye Surgery After Serious Injury at 9/17 Power Slap Event
AEW: Ilja Dragunov on “AEW Is A Company That Is Working For Fans Of Professional Wrestling”, The Dogs on Their AEW Careers and AEW Money Being Way Better Than NJPW Money, Maya World Reflects on Her In-Ring Return From Injury at 10/21 AEW Dynamite Show
Sami Zayn on His Gradual Heel Turn Leading To Becoming Undisputed WWE Champion, Felt Ship Had Sailed On Winning WWE Title After Loss at Royal Rumble 2026, His Time With The Bloodline, The Bloodline Storyline Being What He Will Be Remembered The Most For His WWE Career, & More
![WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Event Status Update – Riyadh Season Announces Crown Jewel Being Moved To New Venue, Event Still Expected To Be Held In Saudi Arabia [Update: Current New Venue Plans]](https://www.tpww.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WWE-Crown-Jewel-2026-540x304.jpg "WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Event Status Update – Riyadh Season Announces Crown Jewel Being Moved To New Venue, Event Still Expected To Be Held In Saudi Arabia [Update: Current New Venue Plans]")
