Titan FC 17: Lashley vs. Ott(2011)

Titan FC 17: Lashley vs. Ott is an MMA event that took place on March 25, 2011, in Kansas City, Kansas. The main event featured heavyweight Bobby Lashley facing middleweight John Ott, who accepted the fight on short notice—less than two weeks—and competed two weight classes above his normal frame. The bout marked Lashley's return to competition following a loss in Strikeforce, though his original opponent had to withdraw. Ott's willingness to step up on such brief notice made for an intriguing heavyweight clash between an established fighter looking to rebuild momentum and an underdog willing to test himself against a larger opponent.