Bobby Nash

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This article is about the martial artist. For the fictional character in 9-1-1, see Bobby Nash (9-1-1).
Bobby Nash
Born Robert Nash
(1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 34)
Clawson, Michigan, United States[1]
Other names Nashty
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170.5 lb (77.3 kg; 12.18 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach 74.0
Fighting out of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
Team Fuse MMA (formerly)
Michigan Top Team (2018–present)[2]
Teacher(s) Don Richard
Ben Lagman
Joe Battaglia[3]
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[4]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 12
By knockout 7
By submission 4
By decision 1
Losses 4
By knockout 3
By decision 1
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 XFC. A professional competitor since 2010, he has formerly competed for the UFC and RFA.

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]

Nash is scheduled to face Felipe Boaventura on April 2, 2022 at XMMA 4.[16]

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).[17]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

References

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