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.
| Bobby Nash | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Nash March 26, 1990 Clawson, Michigan, United States[1] |
| Other names | Nashty |
| 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 | 17 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | Lindsey Wilson College Michigan State University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editBorn 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
editEarly career
editNash 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
editNash 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
editNash 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
editIn 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
editOn 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
editNash 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
edit| 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 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bobby Nash ("Nashty")". Tapology.
- ^ John Hyon Ko (May 6, 2021). Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team – via YouTube.
- ^ "Bobby Nash ("Nashty") | MMA Fighter Page".
- ^ a b "Bobby Nash - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Roseville's Bobby Nash preparing for big UFC fight. WXYZ-TV. June 16, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Danny Roberts KOs Bobby Nash with big left hand". MMAjunkie. July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 122 results: Kenan Song stops Bobby Nash in 15 seconds in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. November 25, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ Freeman, Nate (November 11, 2020). "XFC 43 Results - MMA Sucka". Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "XFC 44 Results | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ DeSantis, Michael (August 3, 2021). "XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Andrew Harbaugh (August 7, 2021). "XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank". Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Heck, Mike (October 18, 2022). "Former UFC fighter Bobby Nash signs multi-fight deal with Bellator". MMA Fighting. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ FightBookMMA (April 12, 2023). "BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero adds 8 more fights". FightBook MMA. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Austin Vanderford vs. Imamshafi Aliev, Six Other Bouts Complete Bellator 297 Lineup". Sherdog. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Newswire, MMA Fighting (June 16, 2023). "Bellator 297 results: Nemkov vs. Romero". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bobby Nash". Sherdog. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
