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Bellator MMA signs TNA star Bobby Lashley to a long-term contrac
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By: tnafan Date: March 22, 2015, 6:30 pm
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (March 20, 2015) - Bellator MMA announced
today that superstar heavyweight Bobby Lashley (12-2) has signed
a long-term contract extension with the promotion. Lashley is a
perfect 2-0 under the Bellator banner, and 10 of his 12
victories have come by way of stoppage.
The 6'3 wrestling standout started training in the sport at age
12, and would go on to win several titles including three
National Championships at Missouri Valley College, an NAIA
National Championship, a CISM World Championship Silver Medal
and a two-time Armed Forces Wrestling Championship when he
served in the United States Army.
With his amazing wrestling pedigree, "The Dominator" signed a
developmental contract with the WWE in 2004 and made his
professional debut for the organization in 2005. Lashley would
go on to fight for ECW and TNA as well, but wanted to prove
himself in the world of MMA.
In 2008, Lashley began training in MMA full time with the
American Top Team (ATT) gym in Coconut Creek Florida. He would
later open his own ATT gym in Denver, CO, and trains between the
two facilities with several respected athletes including Josh
Barnett, Antonio "Big Foot Silva", and Todd Duffee.
"I've had two fights with Bellator, and I'm happy to be calling
the promotion my home," said Lashley. "Scott Coker and the
company have really reignited my desire to fight and I'm looking
forward to a huge year with some dominant wins."
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