{"id":40307,"date":"2026-01-31T03:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/ex-wwe-champion-crushes-legends-face-strikes-69-ex-ufc-star-leading-to-dq-then-gets-fired\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T03:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:20:18","slug":"ex-wwe-champion-crushes-legends-face-strikes-69-ex-ufc-star-leading-to-dq-then-gets-fired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/ex-wwe-champion-crushes-legends-face-strikes-69-ex-ufc-star-leading-to-dq-then-gets-fired\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-WWE Champion Crushes Legend\u2019s Face, Strikes 6&#8217;9&#8243; Ex-UFC Star Leading to DQ, Then Gets Fired"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/ex-wwe-champion-crushes-legends-face-strikes-69-ex-ufc-star-leading-to-dq-then-gets-fired\/#Bobby_Lashley_Shines_in_His_Sole_Strikeforce_Victory\" >Bobby Lashley Shines in His Sole Strikeforce Victory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/ex-wwe-champion-crushes-legends-face-strikes-69-ex-ufc-star-leading-to-dq-then-gets-fired\/#Wes_Sims_Sparks_Rivalry_with_Frank_Mir_After_Controversial_UFC_Debut\" >Wes Sims Sparks Rivalry with Frank Mir After Controversial UFC Debut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Many of WWE\u2019s biggest names have tried their hand at MMA over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Brock Lesnar remains in remarkable condition nearly two decades after entering the UFC Octagon for the first time in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Others, such as Ronda Rousey, have found major success both inside the cage and the wrestling ring, though not every crossover athlete has reached that level.<\/p>\n<p>CM Punk openly acknowledged making errors before controversially losing two UFC fights in 2016 and 2018.<\/p>\n<p>One fighter who never made it to the top MMA promotions still showed promise with some dominant performances, including a notable fight on this day in 2010.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bobby_Lashley_Shines_in_His_Sole_Strikeforce_Victory\"><\/span>Bobby Lashley Shines in His Sole Strikeforce Victory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bobby Lashley, a former two-time WWE World Champion and current AEW competitor, has also carved out a respectable MMA career.<\/p>\n<p>The ex-college wrestler and U.S. Army sergeant has competed in MMA 17 times, including a five-fight win streak in Bellator.<\/p>\n<p>Lashley debuted in Strikeforce on January 30, 2010, appearing on a card featuring MMA greats such as Nick Diaz, Cris Cyborg, and Robbie Lawler.<\/p>\n<p>He faced Wes Sims, a former &#8220;Ultimate Fighter&#8221; cast member and UFC competitor who came in on a three-fight win streak.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Sims\u2019 size advantage at 6&#8217;9&#8243;, Lashley quickly took him down and delivered a barrage of strikes to finish the fight in just over two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Known for representing Donald Trump in WrestleMania 23\u2019s &#8220;Battle of the Billionaires,&#8221; Lashley lost his second and final Strikeforce bout via doctor stoppage.<\/p>\n<p>Though he last fought in 2016, Lashley has teased a possible return to MMA at 49 years of age.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wes_Sims_Sparks_Rivalry_with_Frank_Mir_After_Controversial_UFC_Debut\"><\/span>Wes Sims Sparks Rivalry with Frank Mir After Controversial UFC Debut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before competing on &#8220;The Ultimate Fighter&#8221; season 10 in 2009, Wes Sims had an unusual three-fight UFC run.<\/p>\n<p>He was disqualified in his UFC debut at UFC 43 in 2003 for stomping on Frank Mir\u2019s face while holding the cage for balance.<\/p>\n<p>Their rematch at UFC 46 saw Mir stop Sims by TKO in the second round, avenging the earlier incident.<\/p>\n<p>Sims\u2019 final UFC fight ended in a loss to Mike Kyle, who was penalized for biting Sims, though Sims was ultimately released from the promotion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> The crossover between WWE and MMA continues to fascinate fans, showing the challenges and successes of athletes adapting between the two worlds. Stories like Lashley\u2019s and Lesnar\u2019s perseverance highlight how combat sports can benefit from such multi-disciplinary talents, potentially drawing new audiences and evolving both sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of WWE\u2019s biggest names have tried their hand at MMA over the years. Brock Lesnar remains in remarkable condition nearly two decades after entering the UFC Octagon for the first time in 2008. 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