Griggs conquers Lashley, sets sights on Rogers

Following the success of Brock Lesnar, who rocketed to the UFC heavyweight championship in record time, fellow former WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley had the weight of the MMA world on his shoulders.
At least that was the case before Chad Griggs, not so graciously, removed the burden.
Despite an overall record of 8-1 heading into his nfl jerseys
fight with Lashley, Griggs was largely overlooked by the MMA community. That all changed when he TKO’d the man with the weight of “the next Brock Lesnar” tag firmly affixed to him.
He took that fight without hesitation.
“It was a great opportunity for me. I had nothing to lose,” he admitted.
And he is already looking forward without flinching.
“I have a pretty strong feeling we’re gonna stay at heavyweight because (Strikeforce) needs some heavyweights,” said Griggs, who had been contemplating a move to 205 pounds prior to the Lashley bout. “They’re trying to build on their heavyweight division there. I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors and I hope that it happens, Brett Rogers’ name has been thrown around a few times.”
Rogers, much like Griggs, entered the limelight with his win over former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, but has stalled out with back-to-back losses to Fedor Emelianenko and Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
The fight would seem a decent bridge for Griggs to try and step up in the heavyweight ranks, while conversely being a solid retooling fight for Rogers should he win.
“I know he’s actually fighting outside of Minnesota Vikings jersey
Strikeforce in Canada next,” added Griggs, “but I’m hoping that one goes through. He’s another huge guy, but it would be the exact opposite of the fight that Bobby was. He’s a stand-up guy and I think it would be a real exciting fight, so I’m hoping that gets put together.
“There was talk of December, I guess they’re gonna be doing a big show. They haven’t given me any solid details or anything. We’re hoping to hear in the next few weeks or so.”
If it isn’t Rogers, Strikeforce still has a few other options, depending on how they intend to handle Griggs. Arlovski is on a three-fight skid, looking to rebuild, or if they want to pit Griggs with another up-and-comer, Daniel Cormier is another avenue.
“Scott Coker has told me that I’ve Dallas Cowboys jersey
earned a shot at another big name, so I’m hoping that they give me a legitimate chance to fight another one of their big name fighters,” said Griggs, obviously focused on the Rogers/Arlovski route.
Regardless, the victory over Lashley opened some doors for Griggs, who has a golden opportunity to make his way up the Strikeforce ranks.