Bobby Moffett

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Bobby Moffett
Born (1990-06-01) June 1, 1990 (age 34)
Harvey, Illinois, United States [1]
Other namesThe Wolfman
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Homewood, Illinois, United States
TeamThe MMA Lab (2016–2019) [2]
Fight Ready (2019–present) [3]
TrainerEddie Cha [4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [4] under Leo Valdes [5]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins17
By knockout1
By submission10
By decision6
Losses6
By knockout1
By decision5
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bobby Moffett (born June 1, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional since 2013, he has also competed for the UFC, PFL, RFA, and LFA.

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Background

Moffett started training in karate when he was young and competed in wrestling since third grade and throughout high school. Moffett learned jiu-jitsu not long after to fulfill his dream to be a fighter after watching The Ultimate Fighter . [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling an amateur record of 6–0, Moffett started his professional MMA career in 2013. He fought under various promoters in the southern region of United States, notably Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). He amassed a record of 12–3 prior participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. [7]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Moffett appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 16 web-series program, facing Jacob Kilburn on July 10, 2018. [8] He won the fight via unanimous decision and earned a UFC contract. [9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Moffett made his UFC debut on November 10, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez, against Chas Skelly. [10] He won the fight via a controversial technical submission. [11] Subsequently, Skelly appealed to the Colorado Office of Combative Sports on grounds of referee error regarding the stoppage. Eventually on June 24, 2020, Skelly announced on his social media account that the results was overturned to no contest. [12]

His next fight came on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis against Bryce Mitchell. [13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14] This fight earned both the Fight of the Night award. [15]

Moffett faced Enrique Barzola on August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2. [16] He lost the fight via split decision. [17] With this loss, he was subsequently released by the UFC. [18]

Professional Fighters League

Moffett, as a replacement for Anthony Dizy, faced Bubba Jenkins at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021. [19] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [20]

Moffett faced Jason Knight on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9. [21] At weigh-ins, Moffett weighed in at 148.2 pounds, missing weight by 2.2 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Moffett was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Jason Knight. [22] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [23]

Return to regional circuit

Moffett faced Charles Cheeks III at Fury FC 57 on February 11, 2022. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [24]

Moffett faced Austin Wourms on November 4, 2022 at Freedom Fight Night 3, winning the bout via brabo choke in the first round. [25]

Moffett then faced Daniel Soto in the main event of Ringside Union Fighting 4 on April 22, 2024. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in just 22 seconds. [26]

Personal life

Bobby and his wife Yulissa have a daughter. [27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches17 wins6 losses
By knockout11
By submission100
By decision65
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win17–6 (1)Daniel SotoSubmission (rear-naked choke)RUF MMA 54April 22, 202310:22 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win16–6 (1)Austin WourmsSubmission (brabo choke)Freedom Fight Night 3November 4, 202213:12 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win15–6 (1)Charles Cheeks IIIDecision (unanimous)Fury FC 57February 11, 202235:00 Humble, Texas, United States
Win14–6 (1) Jason Knight Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 August 27, 202135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (148.2 lb) bout; Moffett missed weight.
Loss13–6 (1) Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 4 June 10, 202135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–5 (1) Enrique Barzola Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 August 10, 201935:00 Montevideo, Uruguay
Loss13–4 (1) Bryce Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 201935:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFight of the Night.
NC13–3 (1) Chas Skelly NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 201822:43 Denver, Colorado, United StatesOriginally a submission (brabo choke) win for Moffett; overturned after Skelly appealed the loss due to a controversial referee call.
Win13–3Jacob KilburnSubmission (Brabo choke) Dana White's Contender Series 16 August 7, 201821:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3Johnathon JacksonSubmission (Brabo choke)V3 Fights 69June 16, 201821:02 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win11–3Enrique GonzalezDecision (unanimous)V3 Fights 60April 14, 201835:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss10–3 Thanh Le TKO (punches) LFA 31 January 19, 201820:55 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesFor the Interim Legacy Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship.
Win10–2Nate JennermanDecision (unanimous) LFA 20 December 3, 201735:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win9–2 T.J. Brown Decision (split)RFA 46December 3, 201635:00 Branson, Missouri, United States
Loss8–2 Raoni Barcelos Decision (unanimous)RFA 39June 17, 201655:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesFor the RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win8–1Caleb WilliamsSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Hoosier Fight Club 27February 6, 201624:46 Michigan City, Indiana, United States
Win7–1Dan MoretDecision (unanimous)RFA 24March 6, 201535:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win6–1David HarrisSubmission (arm-triangle choke)WXC 55February 7, 201521:19 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesWon the vacant WXC Featherweight Championship.
Win5–1Scott MarckiniTKO (corner stoppage)Hoosier Fight Club 22November 8, 201415:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Loss4–1Kenny JordanDecision (Unanimous)Hoosier Fight Club 21September 13, 201435:00 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Win4–0Pedro VelascoSubmission (rear-naked choke)APFC 16April 5, 201411:44 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Win3–0Terry House Jr.Submission (Brabo choke)Hoosier Fight Club 19February 8, 201413:25 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Drew MoraisSubmission (Choke)APFC 14October 5, 201311:04 McCook, Illinois, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win1–0Julian CollinsSubmission (Brabo choke)APFC 11July 22, 201311:21 McCook, Illinois, United States

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  5. ↑ Bobby Moffett [@bobby_thewlfmn] (June 29, 2016). "I'm very happy to get my black belt from the same person that gave me my white belt. It has been a tough road, but this is only the beginning. I'm excited to see what's ahead of me and I'm still in awe I'll be doing that with a black belt tied around my waist. @randorijj" – via Instagram.
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  27. ↑ Bobby Moffett [@bobby_thewlfmn] (September 13, 2021). "5/02/21 was the best day of my life. @yulie_0910 and I got to meet our love come to life. My Camzilla has brought a love to my life I didn't know was possible. So happy my🐺 pack has grown by 1 ❤️" – via Instagram.
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