Strikeforce: Miami – Bobby Lashley finally has an opponent!

After three opponents have been denied the chance to fight Bobby Lashley by the Florida Athletic Commission, all being called “not competitive” fights for the 4-0 pro wrestler-turned MMA fighter; Strikeforce has finally got an approved opponent for Lashley. His opponent for January 30th’s Strikeforce: Miami event will be Wes Sims (22-12-1). This Ultimate Fighter alumni and UFC vet  is best known for his two losses against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir (one loss being a DQ due to illegal stomps to the head), and his antics on The Ultimate Fighter Season 10.

Wes Sims is currently on a three-fight win streak (his first round loss on The Ultimate Fighter does not count on his record), and is looking to upset the undefeated Lashley. Bobby Lashley has finished 3 out of his 4 wins, only once going the distance with Ultimate Fighter Season 8 cast member, Jason Guida. Lashley’s only other notable win is against Bob Sapp at Fight Force International: Ultimate Chaos in June.

Strikeforce: Miami will also have several other high profile fights, including Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (0-0) in his MMA debut against Greg Nagy (1-1); Robbie Lawler (18-5) vs. Melvin Manheof (24-6-1); Strikeforce Women’s Lightweight Champion Cristiane ”Cyborg” Santos (8-1) vs. Marloes Coenen (17-3) for the title; and Nick Diaz (20-7) vs. Marius Zaromskis (13-3) for the Welterweight Championship.

You can watch Strikeforce: Miami on Showtime at 10pm EST on January 30, or live at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. Tickets are going for around $50.