Fedor Emelianenko To Fight Bobby Lashley In 2012

Bobby Lashley may not have gotten a fair shake from the MMA community. He entered the fight game after a career in the WWE and was viewed by almost everyone as a 'poor man's Brock Lesnar'. It's how the WWE fans viewed him when he made his wrestling debut and it's how MMA viewed him as well. During his time in Strikeforce, he was criticized for taking easy fights, with most viewing him as an expensive can-crusher. He'd deflect this accusations by saying that he is new to the business and taking his time to develop. He'd then add that if people had a problem with how he's handling his career, he'd like to fight Fedor instead. Well, it looks like Bobby Lashley will get his wish.

After going 2-0 in 2011 on the regional circuit, Bobby Lashley is reportedly in talks to fight the 'Last Emperor'. Fighter's Only Magazine spoke with Lashley about this potential fight.

"I'm going to throw everything at him that I can. Of course, my wrestling's there, I don't give a damn what he's doing. I'd put my wrestling up there with almost anyone right now."

"I think that my wrestling would trump some of the things that he has. I know he's a great fighter, but if I fought him then of course I'm going to try and wrestle him down... If it was Dave [Bautista], I'm standing and banging with him. I've been doing a lot of boxing."

Lashley would obviously enter the fight as an underdog, though he may have more of a fighting chance than fans would give him credit for. His wrestling is solid for heavyweight and he has displayed some active ground and pound. The big question is: "has he developed in his year away from the public eye?"
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Lashley gets it to the ground and its all over for Fedora.

If Fedor takes this fight, it will put a cherry on top of his embarass-sunday. Especially considering Lashley would very likely grind him out and make him look old and weak for the entire fight.

How sad is it that we are now looking at a potential Fedor/Lashley fight as being dangerous for Fedor?

Dave Batisda? is that a joke?....I hope

I'll still enjoy watching it especially if it's in a ring but this is a SHIT choice of opponent. Lashley has no cache but could also cause him problems.

Silly M1.

Yeah .... boy .... Fedor is sure picking the cream of the crop..... Suspect

The fact that they're looking at Lashley is strictly for pure hype knowing his past in the WWE,
I wouldn't be surprised if they offered Lesnar a fight now that he's "retired".

I see this fight being far more dangerous for Fedor than I do Lashley; I just hope Lashley puts some serious effort into improving his endurance substantially.

Could be a good beat down.

Well it's either fight or retire. I think it's been established that he's not gonna be competitive against the top guys, so he's just looking to get some wins. But IMO if that's all you're trying to do, then just hang em up.

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Completely agree, there is no way he needs the money; unless he is
into some shit with the mafia. Neutral

will this be a M1 event ?

I agree with the fact that this is a far more dangerous fight for Fedor than Lashley. I think Lashley gets him down and does lots of damage on top.

Gecko wrote:: will this be a M1 event ?

I'd imagine so unless PRO ELITE/DREAM wanna co promote it.

Hmm... Shark Fights has Lashley under contract for 2 more fights... he is their title holder.... Could Fedor actually get a shot at "legit" Gold???

Oh snap!! it just got real!!!!

(I'm sorry for that. I'll never do it again.)

samger2 wrote:: I agree with the fact that this is a far more dangerous fight for Fedor than Lashley. I think Lashley gets him down and does lots of damage on top.

How's his sub defense? Admittedly I don't know much about Lashley, but even though Fedor isn't what he was, he's made a career off of his back.

Remember what happened last time Fedor was in the ring with a much larger man......

anybody.....two words.

Big Foot.

It could honestly go either way, but it could ugly for Fedor fast imo.