Bobby Lashley earns second-round win at Titan FC 25

In his first fight in more than a year, former Strikeforce heavyweight Bobby Lashley picked up a second-round submission victory in the headliner of Friday’s Titan FC 25 event.

With the fight on the mat, Lashley (8-2) tapped out veteran Kevin Asplund (15-5) with a keylock, who’s now dropped four straight since an eight-year, 15-fight win streak.

The bout aired on AXS TV from Marshall Army Airfield in Fort Riley, Kan.

Lashley, a former WWE champion who hadn’t fought MMA since a decision loss to James Thompson at Super Fight League 3 in May 2012, cruised in the fight. He scored multiple takedowns, moved to dominant positions with ease, and after looking for the crucifix position, ultimately settled on a keylock that drew a tap at the 1:23 mark of the round. Asplund’s offense was extremely limited during the one-sided bout.

Lashley, a decorated amateur wrestler and three-time NAIA nation champion, is now 3-1 in his past four fights, and he’s earned six stoppages in eight career wins.

In the night’s co-headliner, and in a clash of unbeaten lightweight prospects, Jake Lindsey (6-0) landed a quick right and a series of follow-up punches to knock out Zach Freeman (7-1) midway through the first round.

The full Titan FC 25 results includes:

• Bobby Lashley def. Kevin Asplund via submission (keylock) – Round 2, 1:23
• Jake Lindsey def. Zach Freeman via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:31
• Brian Davidson def. Jesus Adame via unanimous decision
• Jeimeson Saudino def. Zach Hubbard via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:41
• Gregg Van De Creek def. Kirk Grinlinton via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:06
• Marcio Navarro def. Aaron Derrow via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

For the latest on Titan FC 25, stay tuned to the MMA Events section of the site.

(Pictured: Bobby Lashley)