Lashley won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. In his second fight for the promotion, Lashley faced undefeated Karl Etherington on October 24, 2014 at Bellator 130. He won via submission due to punches, in the first round. A rematch with James Thompson was scheduled to take place at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015; however, Lashley pulled out of the fight due to injury. In March 2015, Lashley signed a long-term contract extension with the promotion. The fight with Thompson was rescheduled for Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015; however, an injury forced Thompson out of the bout and Lashley instead faced Dan Charles at the event. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. The rematch with Thompson eventually took place on November 6, 2015 at Bellator 145. Lashley won the fight via TKO in the first round. On August 29, 2016, it was announced that Lashley would face Josh Appelt on October 21, 2016 at Bellator 162. Lashley won via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. In April 2018, Bellator officials stated Lashley was still under contract with Bellator after his WWE return. Lashley has a daughter, Kyra, who was born in 2005. He dated former WWE Diva Kristal Marshall, with whom he has a son named Myles in July 2008 and a daughter named Naomi born in 2011. Lashley has also been involved in several business ventures. In 2007, Lashley opened up a shop that sells health smoothies. In July 2009, Lashley announced the launch of The Lashley Network. The Lashley Network of websites comprises his official gym, his official nutrition store, and his social networking website. In a press release for the launch he stated that he is keeping his name out in the television media and on the internet so he can reach his goal of being the top fighter in MMA. Lashley is featured in the video games "WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2007" and "WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008". Lashley made his first appearance in a WWE video game in 11 years appearing as a downloadable character for "WWE 2K19".