Bobby Nash Explained

Bobby Nash
Other Names:Nashty
Birth Name:Robert Nash
Birth Date:26 March 1990
Birth Place:Clawson, Michigan, United States[1]
Weight:170.5lb
Weight Class:Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach:74.0
Fighting Out Of:St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
Teacher:Don Richard
Ben Lagman
Joe Battaglia[2]
Team:Fuse MMA (formerly)
Michigan Top Team (2018–present)[3]
Rank:Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Wrestling:NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years Active:2010–present
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Koloss:4
Mma Decloss:1
Other:Former captain of the Seamen, Michigan State University
University:Lindsey Wilson College
Michigan State University
Sherdog:75423

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.

Background

Born and raised in Roseville, Michigan, Nash started wrestling at the age of five. 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. 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 . He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Nash faced Song Kenan on November 25, 2017 at .[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. 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

|-|Loss|align=center|12–5|Kyle Crutchmer|TKO (punches)|Bellator 297||align=center|1|align=center|3:42|Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-|Win|align=center|12–4|Quinton Parks Jr.|Submission (rear-naked choke)|XFC 45||align=center|1|align=center|2:08|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–4|Ryan Dickson|TKO (punches)|XFC 44||align=center|1|align=center|3:00|Des Moines, Iowa, United States|XFC Welterweight Tournament Semi Final|-|Win|align=center|10–4|Spencer Jebb|TKO (punches)|XFC 43||align=center|1|align=center|3:36|Atlanta, Georgia, United States|XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarter Final|-|Win|align=center|9–4|Mark Stoddard|TKO (punches)|WXC 78||align=center|2|align=center|1:03|Southgate, Michigan, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–4|Song Kenan|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:15|Shanghai, China||-|Loss|align=center|8–3|Danny Roberts|KO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|3:59|Glasgow, Scotland||-|Loss|align=center|8–2|Li Jingliang |KO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:45|Denver, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Lewis Gonzalez|TKO (punches)|Global Knockout 7||align=center|2|align=center|0:18|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Deray Davis|TKO (punches)|RFA 39: Barcelos vs. Moffett||align=center|1|align=center|0:40|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Angelo Trevino|Submission (guillotine)|Global Knockout 6||align=center|2|align=center|3:09|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Craig Fruth|KO (punch)|HFC 26||align=center|1|align=center|1:44|Michigan City, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Leonard Simpson|TKO (punches)|Triple X Legends 6||align=center|2|align=center|0:21|Novi, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–1|Rocky Edwards|Decision (unanimous)|FCOC IV||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States||-|loss|align=center|2–1|Tenyeh Dixon|Decision (unanimous)|WXC 55||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Southgate, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Marcus Ayub|Submission (guillotine choke)|Triple A MMA 10||align=center|1|align=center|2:22|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Jay Jackson|Submission (rear-naked choke)|WXC 52||align=center|1|align=center|4:12|Southgate, Michigan, United States|[21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bobby Nash ("Nashty"). Tapology.
  2. Web site: Bobby Nash ("Nashty") | MMA Fighter Page.
  3. Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team. John Hyon Ko. May 6, 2021. YouTube.
  4. Web site: Bobby Nash - Official UFC Profile. UFC.com. July 21, 2017.
  5. Web site: How MMA Star Bobby Nash Plans to Become the UFC's Fittest and Most Dominant Fighter. July 11, 2017. stack.com. Andy Haley. July 2, 2021.
  6. How UFC Newcomer Bobby Nash Plans to Dominate His Opponents With Superior Conditioning and a Relentl. Benjamin Boudro. July 14, 2017. YouTube.
  7. Roseville's Bobby Nash preparing for big UFC fight. June 16, 2017. YouTube. WXYZ-TV.
  8. News: UFC Fight Night 113 results: Danny Roberts KOs Bobby Nash with big left hand. 2017-07-16. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-17. en-US.
  9. News: EXCLUSIVE: UFC Welterweights Bobby Nash, Kenan Song To Square Off in Shanghai - MMA Today. 2017-11-10. MMA Today. 2017-11-11. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20171111204834/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-ufc-welterweights-bobby-nash-kenan-song-square-off-shanghai. 2017-11-11. dead.
  10. News: UFC Fight Night 122 results: Kenan Song stops Bobby Nash in 15 seconds in UFC debut. 2017-11-25. MMAjunkie. 2017-11-26. en-US.
  11. Web site: Freeman. Nate. XFC 43 Results - MMA Sucka. 11 November 2020. 2021-04-26. en-US.
  12. Web site: Xtreme Fighting Championships Unveils Main Card For XFC 44 On May 28 In Des Moines, LIVE On FOX Deportes And FOX Sports 2. 2021-04-26. finance.yahoo.com. en-US.
  13. Web site: XFC 44 Results Fightful News. 2021-05-29. www.fightful.com. en.
  14. Web site: DeSantis. Michael. XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky. 3 August 2021. 2021-08-03. en-US.
  15. Web site: Andrew Harbaugh. XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank. 7 August 2021. 2021-08-07. en-US.
  16. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2022-10-18 . Former UFC fighter Bobby Nash signs multi-fight deal with Bellator . 2022-10-18 . MMA Fighting . en.
  17. Web site: FightBookMMA . 2023-04-12 . BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero adds 8 more fights . 2023-04-12 . FightBook MMA . en-US.
  18. Web site: Sherdog.com . Austin Vanderford vs. Imamshafi Aliev, Six Other Bouts Complete Bellator 297 Lineup . 2023-05-03 . Sherdog . en.
  19. Web site: Newswire . MMA Fighting . 2023-06-16 . Bellator 297 results: Nemkov vs. Romero . 2023-06-18 . MMA Fighting . en.
  20. 949466038172770304. b_nashty. Welcome to the world Zander Lee Nash. 7lbs 1oz and 20 inches. 2018 has already been such a…. January 5, 2018. Bobby Nash.
  21. Web site: Sherdog.com . Bobby Nash . 2022-10-18 . Sherdog . en.