News On Dave Batista's MMA Debut

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He will be back in the WWE in 2013 after this doesnt work out. Bobby Lashley tried MMA too and it didnt work so well for him either.

LOL at the poster below.

Former WWE Champion Batista is scheduled to make his MMA debut next weekend but currently has no opponent. He was scheduled to face Rashid Evans (not the UFC star). Evans was apparently in jail but released when he got the opportunity to fight. Evans has since violated probation and is back in jail. He won't be released in time for the fight.

Batista's back-up opponent was Bruno McKee, a super heavyweight who trains at his gym in Florida. McKee would have also been making his pro debut but he has pulled out of the fight because he wasn't ready. The promoters of the event say they have another opponent ready and should be making the announcement soon.

Speaking of the fight, here is a new promotional poster:

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I guess his WWE return will wait a little longer. LOL!

Former WWE Champion Batista was successful in his MMA debut from Providence, Rhode Island last night. Batista defeated heavyweight fighter Vince Lucero in the first round due to referee stoppage after Batista mounted him with strikes. Batista commented via Twitter:

"#TKO first round in my #mma debut thanks for all the support. Dream come true! #brassbody #ironfists #sorryhaters!"

Batista has received numerous congratulations from people in the wrestling business including Jim Ross:

"Congrats to @DaveBautista on his decisive victory in his #MMA debut tonight. Heard he took his opponent quickly to woodshed. #WWE"

Former WWE Superstar MVP accompanied Batista to the cage for the fight last night. MVP commented:

"For those asking: Dave took some hard shots early & got rocked. He shot a successful double leg & worked into a ground & pound for a TKO."

Batista spoke after the fight and said he wanted to fight again because he can do better than the performance he put on. At the post-fight press conference, he was joined by MVP, his mother and girlfriend.