Nick Rossborough

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Nick Rossborough
Born (1981-11-18) November 18, 1981 (age 40)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Other namesThe Slim Shady of MMA
Nationality American
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight244.8 lb (111.0 kg; 17.49 st)
Division Super Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach79.0 in (201 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Rose Park, Utah, United States
TeamJeremy Horn's Elite Performance Gym
Years active2004-2015; 2017, 2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total48
Wins26
By knockout7
By submission14
By decision5
Losses21
By knockout3
By submission8
By decision10
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nick Rossborough (born November 18, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Rossborough has previously competed for Strikeforce, King of the Cage and KSW. He is the former King of the Cage Heavyweight Champion.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career and The Ultimate Fighter

Rossborough made his professional debut in 2004. Prior to making his Strikeforce debut, he compiled a 20–14 record, fighting for various promotions. He also appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest as a Middleweight. He lost in the entry round to Jesse Taylor via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Strikeforce

On September 23, 2011, Rossborough made his Strikeforce debut when he faced Lorenz Larkin in the main event at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough, filling in for an injured Virgil Zwicker. [1] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [2]

King of the Cage

Rossborough challenged Tony Lopez for his KOTC heavyweight championship on October 25, 2012, at KOTC: Gun Show. He lost the fight via split decision. [3]

Rossborough faced Tony Lopez in a rematch for his KOTC heavyweight championship at KOTC: Devastation on April 11, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision to become the KOTC heavyweight champion. [4]

In his first defense, Rossborough faced Cody East on June 22, 2013, at KOTC: East vs. West. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [5]

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Rossborough was expected to face Karol Bedorf at KSW 26: Materla vs. Silva III on March 22, 2014. [6] However, Bedorf pulled out of the fight due to injury. Rossborough instead faced Marcin Różalski. He lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the second round. [7]

Bellator MMA

Rossborough made his Bellator debut against former professional boxer Raphael Butler on May 9, 2014, at Bellator 119. [8] The fight ended in a majority draw. Butler was docked one point due to an illegal headbutt in the first round as Rossborough had his back. [9]

In his second fight for the promotion, Rossborough faced Bellator 2013 summer series heavyweight tournament finalist Ryan Martinez at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014. [10] The fight was stopped between rounds one and two after Martinez tore his left bicep, resulting in a TKO win for Rossborough. [11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
48 matches26 wins21 losses
By knockout73
By submission148
By decision510
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss26–21–1 Carl Seumanutafa TKO (injury)Fierce FC: Fitcon FightsApril 12, 201920:47 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss26–20–1 Jared Rosholt Decision (unanimous)Professional Fighters League 2: EverettJuly 29, 201735:00 Everett, Washington Return to Heavyweight.
Win26–19–1Dale SopiDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Desert ReignSeptember 26, 201435:00 Fort McDowell, Arizona, United States Super Heavyweight debut.
Loss25–19–1 Satoshi Ishii Submission (kimura)Inoki Genome Fight 3April 11, 201514:22Tokyo, JapanOpenweight bout.
Win25–18–1 Ryan Martinez TKO (arm injury) Bellator 126 September 26, 201415:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesMartinez tore his left bicep in the first round.
Draw24–18–1 Raphael Butler Draw (majority) Bellator 119 May 9, 201435:00 Rama, Ontario, CanadaButler docked one point for an illegal headbutt in the first round.
Loss24–18Marcin RózalskiTKO (punches) KSW 26: Materla vs. Silva III March 22, 201424:30 Warszawa, Poland
Win24–17Drew EllisorSubmission (guillotine choke)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 21February 21, 201421:51 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss23–17Cody EastDecision (unanimous) KOTC: East vs. West June 22, 201355:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesLost the KOTC Heavyweight Championship.
Win23–16Lucas TaberTKO (punches)Showdown Fights 11: Buchholz vs. BellMay 10, 201312:50 Orem, Utah, United States
Win22–16Tony LopezDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Devastation April 11, 201355:00 Highland, California, United StatesWon the KOTC Heavyweight Championship.
Win21–16Ray LopezDecision (unanimous)SCS 14: Silent NightDecember 8, 201255:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United StatesWon the SCS Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss20–16Tony LopezDecision (split) KOTC: Gun Show October 25, 201235:00 Highland, California, United StatesFor the KOTC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss20–15 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win20–14Hank WeissSubmission (guillotine choke)SteelFist Fight Night 2September 9, 201121:18 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win19–14John KaferTKO (punches)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 13March 18, 201111:41 Lehi, Utah, United States
Win18–14 Jason Guida Decision (unanimous)Chicago Cagefighting ChampionshipOctober 16, 201035:00 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Loss17–14 Jordan Smith KO (punch)World Championship Full ContactApril 3, 201012:32 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win17–13John EthridgeTKO (punches)BCP: Cage Wars 5March 12, 201010:30 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Win16–13Jarome HatchSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme CombatJanuary 9, 201014:01 Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States
Win15–13Brandon PloehnKO (punches)Xtreme CombatDecember 5, 200912:26 Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States
Win14–13Ben FuimaonoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 10August 14, 200932:12 Layton, Utah, United States
Loss13–13Keith JohnsonDecision (unanimous)Adrenaline MMA 3June 13, 200935:00 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win13–12William BrewerTKO (punches)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 7March 27, 200911:51 Layton, Utah, United States
Win12–12Eugene ParkerSubmission (armbar)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 6January 5, 200913:23 Layton, Utah, United States
Loss11–12Isidro GonzalezDecision (split)Born to be BadNovember 29, 200835:00 Loveland, Colorado, United States
Win11–11 Chris Camozzi Submission (triangle choke)PCF 3: Heavy HittersJune 21, 200832:46 Longmont, Colorado, United States
Win10–11Manny HernandezSubmission (punches)IFC: Caged CombatApril 26, 200811:57 Nampa, Idaho, United States
Loss9–11Jeremy BrownDecision (unanimous)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1April 5, 200835:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win9–10Jorge LopezDecision (split)Cage Fighting Championship 3August 10, 200733:00 Ogden, Utah, United States
Loss8–10 Court McGee Decision (unanimous)UCE: Round 26: Episode 3April 21, 200733:00 Sandy, Utah, United States
Loss8–9Jarrett KeltonSubmission (heel hook)UCE: Round 25 FinalsMarch 17, 200711:39 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss8–8Hank WeissSubmission (heel hook)UCE: Round 25: Episode 9 "Day 2"March 3, 200712:53 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss8–7Iisaisa TuiakiDecision (unanimous)UCE: Round 24: Episode 2December 9, 200633:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss8–6Tim PanterSubmission (choke)UCE: Round 23: FinalsNovember 18, 200610:33 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win8–5William BrewerSubmission (triangle choke)UCE: Round 23: Episode 3October 14, 20061N/A Utah, United States
Win7–5Justin SessionsSubmission (kimura)UCE: Round 22: FinalsSeptember 9, 200631:10 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win6–5John EthridgeSubmission (fatigue)Xtreme: MMA 4August 11, 20062N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win5–5Michael AshbridgeSubmission (shoulder choke)Xtreme: MMA 3June 9, 20061N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss4–5Ma'afu FositaDecision (unanimous)UCE: Round 21: Episode 3May 27, 200633:00 Utah, United States
Loss4–4Harold LucambioSubmission (rear-naked choke)UCE: Round 20: Episode 8April 22, 200612:59 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win4–3Thomas GasuSubmission (punches)UCE: Round 20: Episode 5April 1, 200611:47 Utah, United States
Win3–3Marc BalcerTKO (punches)UCE: Round 19: Episode 5February 4, 200612:16 Utah, United States
Loss2–3Hank WeissSubmission (triangle choke)UCE: Brawls of Fall 2: FinalsNovember 27, 20041N/A West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss2–2Ma'afu FositaSubmissionCage Fighting Championship 2September 25, 200431:34 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win2–1Josh HandricksSubmission (armbar)UCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: FinalsFebruary 28, 200432:18 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win1–1Andrew JenningsSubmission (rear-naked choke)UCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: Episode 5February 21, 200411:30 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss0–1Nathaniel VeldhouseSubmissionUCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: Episode 1January 24, 200412:30 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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