Bobby Nash

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Bobby Nash
BornRobert Nash
(1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 34)
Clawson, Michigan, United States [1]
Other namesNashty
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170.5 lb (77.3 kg; 12.18 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach74.0
Fighting out of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
TeamFuse MMA (formerly)
Michigan Top Team (2018–present) [2]
Teacher(s)Don Richard
Ben Lagman
Joe Battaglia [3]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [4]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling [4]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
University Lindsey Wilson College
Michigan State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert Nash (born March 26, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2010, he has formerly competed for the UFC and RFA.

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Background

Born and raised in Roseville, Michigan, Nash started wrestling at the age of five. [5] He attended Roseville High School where he competed in wrestling and football. [5] During his senior season, Nash compiled a record of 62-1, capturing the state title at 152 lbs. and also had a third-place finish at 140 lbs. during his junior season. After graduating, Nash entertained offers from Division 1 wrestling colleges and chose Lindsey Wilson College where he wrestled for one year with scholarship. [6] Wanting to wrestle in the Big Ten Conference, he transferred to Michigan State University to continue wrestling for the Spartans. [6] After graduating and earning his degree in sociology, he began training for MMA. [7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Nash held an amateur record of 13–0 and was the WXC Amateur Welterweight Champion before making his professional debut in 2010. He compiled a record of 8–1 before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nash made his UFC debut against Li Jingliang at UFC on Fox 23 on January 28, 2017. He lost via KO in the second round. [8]

In his second fight for the promotion, Nash faced Danny Roberts on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Nash faced Song Kenan on November 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Gastelum. [9] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [10]

XFC

Nash made his promotional debut for XFC against Spencer Jebb at XFC 43 on November 11, 2020. He won the bout via TKO in the first round. [11]

XFC Welterweight Tournament

In the semi-finals of the XFC Welterweight Tournament, Nash faced Ryan Dickson at XFC 44 on May 28, 2021. [12] He won the bout via KO in the first round and advanced to the final. [13]

Nash was scheduled to face LaRue Burley on August 6, 2021 at XFC 45 for the XFC welterweight tournament finals. However, roughly two weeks before XFC 45, Burley broke his hand during his last round of hard sparring, there being replaced by Quinton Parks Jr. on short notice in a bout that will not be part of the welterweight tournament. [14] He won the bout via rear naked choke in the first round. [15]

Bellator MMA

On October 18, 2022, it was announced that Nash had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. [16]

Nash was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Roman Faraldo on June 16, 2023 at Bellator 297. [17] In the beginning of May, it was announced that Faraldo had pulled out of the bout and replaced by Kyle Crutchmer. [18] Nash lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped with a punch and finished via ground and pound. [19]

Personal life

Nash has four siblings: three brothers and a sister. [6] Two of his brothers, Chris and Kevin, also wrestled for Michigan State.

Nash has a son, Zander (born 2018) with wife Jessica Nash (m.2020). [20]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches12 wins5 losses
By knockout74
By submission40
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–5 Kyle Crutchmer TKO (punches) Bellator 297 June 16, 202313:42 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win12–4Quinton Parks Jr.Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 45 August 6, 202112:08 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win11–4Ryan DicksonTKO (punches) XFC 44 May 28, 202113:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesXFC Welterweight Tournament Semi Final
Win10–4Spencer JebbTKO (punches) XFC 43 November 11, 202013:36 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesXFC Welterweight Tournament Quarter Final
Win9–4Mark StoddardTKO (punches)WXC 78May 29, 201921:03 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Loss8–4 Song Kenan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 201710:15 Shanghai, China
Loss8–3 Danny Roberts KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio July 16, 201723:59 Glasgow, Scotland
Loss8–2 Li Jingliang KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 201724:45 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win8–1Lewis GonzalezTKO (punches)Global Knockout 7August 27, 201620:18 Jackson, California, United States
Win7–1Deray DavisTKO (punches)RFA 39: Barcelos vs. MoffettJune 17, 201610:40 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win6–1Angelo TrevinoSubmission (guillotine)Global Knockout 6March 26, 201623:09 Jackson, California, United States
Win5–1Craig FruthKO (punch)HFC 26November 14, 201511:44 Michigan City, Indiana, United States
Win4–1Leonard SimpsonTKO (punches)Triple X Legends 6September 12, 201520:21 Novi, Michigan, United StatesReturned to Welterweight.
Win3–1Rocky EdwardsDecision (unanimous)FCOC IVMay 8, 201535:00 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States Middleweight debut.
loss2–1Tenyeh DixonDecision (unanimous)WXC 55October 17, 201535:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win2–0Marcus AyubSubmission (guillotine choke)Triple A MMA 10November 8, 201412:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win1–0Jay JacksonSubmission (rear-naked choke)WXC 52August 15, 201414:12 Southgate, Michigan, United States

[21]

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  2. ↑ John Hyon Ko (May 6, 2021). Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team – via YouTube.
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