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Bobby Nash

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This article is about the martial artist. For the fictional character, see Bobby Nash (9-1-1).

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)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach74.0
Fighting out ofSt. 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]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[4]
Years active2010–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
UniversityLindsey Wilson College
Michigan State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 12 wins 5 losses
By knockout 7 4
By submission 4 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–5 Kyle Crutchmer TKO (punches) Bellator 297 June 16, 2023 1 3:42 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 12–4 Quinton Parks Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 45 August 6, 2021 1 2:08 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 11–4 Ryan Dickson TKO (punches) XFC 44 May 28, 2021 1 3:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States XFC Welterweight Tournament Semi Final
Win 10–4 Spencer Jebb TKO (punches) XFC 43 November 11, 2020 1 3:36 Atlanta, Georgia, United States XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarter Final
Win 9–4 Mark Stoddard TKO (punches) WXC 78 May 29, 2019 2 1:03 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Loss 8–4 Song Kenan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 2017 1 0:15 Shanghai, China
Loss 8–3 Danny Roberts KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio July 16, 2017 2 3:59 Glasgow, Scotland
Loss 8–2 Li Jingliang KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017 2 4:45 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 8–1 Lewis Gonzalez TKO (punches) Global Knockout 7 August 27, 2016 2 0:18 Jackson, California, United States
Win 7–1 Deray Davis TKO (punches) RFA 39: Barcelos vs. Moffett June 17, 2016 1 0:40 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 6–1 Angelo Trevino Submission (guillotine) Global Knockout 6 March 26, 2016 2 3:09 Jackson, California, United States
Win 5–1 Craig Fruth KO (punch) HFC 26 November 14, 2015 1 1:44 Michigan City, Indiana, United States
Win 4–1 Leonard Simpson TKO (punches) Triple X Legends 6 September 12, 2015 2 0:21 Novi, Michigan, United States Returned to Welterweight.
Win 3–1 Rocky Edwards Decision (unanimous) FCOC IV May 8, 2015 3 5:00 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States Middleweight debut.
loss 2–1 Tenyeh Dixon Decision (unanimous) WXC 55 October 17, 2015 3 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 2–0 Marcus Ayub Submission (guillotine choke) Triple A MMA 10 November 8, 2014 1 2:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 1–0 Jay Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) WXC 52 August 15, 2014 1 4:12 Southgate, Michigan, United States

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bobby Nash ("Nashty")". Tapology.
  2. ^ John Hyon Ko (May 6, 2021). Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Bobby Nash ("Nashty") | MMA Fighter Page".
  4. ^ a b "Bobby Nash - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Andy Haley (July 11, 2017). "How MMA Star Bobby Nash Plans to Become the UFC's Fittest and Most Dominant Fighter". stack.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Benjamin Boudro (July 14, 2017). How UFC Newcomer Bobby Nash Plans to Dominate His Opponents With Superior Conditioning and a Relentl – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Roseville's Bobby Nash preparing for big UFC fight. WXYZ-TV. June 16, 2017 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Danny Roberts KOs Bobby Nash with big left hand". MMAjunkie. July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: UFC Welterweights Bobby Nash, Kenan Song To Square Off in Shanghai - MMA Today". MMA Today. November 10, 2017. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "UFC Fight Night 122 results: Kenan Song stops Bobby Nash in 15 seconds in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. November 25, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  11. ^ Freeman, Nate (November 11, 2020). "XFC 43 Results - MMA Sucka". Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Xtreme Fighting Championships Unveils Main Card For XFC 44 On May 28 In Des Moines, LIVE On FOX Deportes And FOX Sports 2". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "XFC 44 Results | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  14. ^ DeSantis, Michael (August 3, 2021). "XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  15. ^ Andrew Harbaugh (August 7, 2021). "XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank". Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  16. ^ Heck, Mike (October 18, 2022). "Former UFC fighter Bobby Nash signs multi-fight deal with Bellator". MMA Fighting. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  17. ^ FightBookMMA (April 12, 2023). "BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero adds 8 more fights". FightBook MMA. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  18. ^ Sherdog.com. "Austin Vanderford vs. Imamshafi Aliev, Six Other Bouts Complete Bellator 297 Lineup". Sherdog. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  19. ^ Newswire, MMA Fighting (June 16, 2023). "Bellator 297 results: Nemkov vs. Romero". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  20. ^ Bobby Nash [@b_nashty] (January 5, 2018). "Welcome to the world Zander Lee Nash. 7lbs 1oz and 20 inches. 2018 has already been such a…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Sherdog.com. "Bobby Nash". Sherdog. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
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