{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1990)}} {{about|the martial artist|the fictional character|List of 9-1-1 characters#Robert Nash}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Bobby Nash | other_names = Nashty | birth_name = Robert Nash | birth_date = {{Birth date and age |1990|3|26}} | birth_place = [[Clawson, Michigan]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/72429-bobby-nash|title=Bobby Nash ("Nashty")|website=Tapology}}</ref> | height = {{height|ft=6}} | weight = {{convert|170.5|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]]<br>[[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] | reach = 74.0 | style = | fighting_out_of = [[St. Clair Shores, Michigan]], U.S. | teacher = Don Richard<br>Ben Lagman<br>Joe Battaglia<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/72429-bobby-nash|title = Bobby Nash ("Nashty") &#124; MMA Fighter Page}}</ref> | team = Fuse MMA (formerly) <br /> Michigan Top Team (2018–present)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggnFJclm38|title=Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team|author=John Hyon Ko|date=May 6, 2021|via=YouTube}}</ref> | rank = Blue belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/bobby-nash|title=Bobby Nash - Official UFC Profile|publisher=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]|access-date=July 21, 2017}}</ref> | wrestling = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref name=UFCprofile /> | years_active = 2010–2023 | mma_kowin = 7 | mma_subwin = 4 | mma_decwin = 1 | mma_dqwin = | mma_otherwin = | mma_koloss = 4 | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = 1 | mma_dqloss = | mma_otherloss = | mma_draw = | mma_nc = |university = [[Lindsey Wilson College]] <br /> [[Michigan State University]] | sherdog = 75423 }} '''Robert Nash''' (born March 26, 1990) is an [[Americans|American]] former [[mixed martial artist]] who competed in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has formerly competed for the [[UFC]], [[Bellator MMA]], and [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance|RFA]].

==Background== Born and raised in [[Roseville, Michigan]], Nash started wrestling at the age of five.<ref name=stack17 /> He attended [[Roseville High School (Michigan)|Roseville High School]] where he competed in [[wrestling]] and [[High school football|football]].<ref name=stack17>{{cite web|url=https://www.stack.com/a/bobby-nash-ufc/|title=How MMA Star Bobby Nash Plans to Become the UFC's Fittest and Most Dominant Fighter|date=July 11, 2017|website=stack.com|author=Andy Haley|access-date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> 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 [[NCAA Division I|Division 1 wrestling]] colleges and chose [[Lindsey Wilson College]] where he wrestled for one year with scholarship.<ref name=boudro>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0cnKVA4XdE|title=How UFC Newcomer Bobby Nash Plans to Dominate His Opponents With Superior Conditioning and a Relentl|author=Benjamin Boudro|date=July 14, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref> Wanting to wrestle in the [[Big Ten Conference#Wrestling|Big Ten Conference]], he transferred to [[Michigan State University]] to continue wrestling for the Spartans.<ref name=boudro /> After graduating and earning his degree in sociology, he began training for MMA.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWo3e2JRQhA|title=Roseville's Bobby Nash preparing for big UFC fight|date=June 16, 2017|via=YouTube|work=[[WXYZ-TV]]}}</ref>

==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 [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].

===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Nash made his UFC debut against [[Li Jingliang]] at [[UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña|UFC on Fox 23]] on January 28, 2017. He lost via KO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-fight-night-113-results-danny-roberts-kos-bobby-nash-with-big-left-hand|title=UFC Fight Night 113 results: Danny Roberts KOs Bobby Nash with big left hand|date=2017-07-16|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

In his second fight for the promotion, Nash faced [[Danny Roberts (fighter)|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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-ufc-welterweights-bobby-nash-kenan-song-square-off-shanghai|title=EXCLUSIVE: UFC Welterweights Bobby Nash, Kenan Song To Square Off in Shanghai - MMA Today|date=2017-11-10|work=MMA Today|access-date=2017-11-11|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111204834/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-ufc-welterweights-bobby-nash-kenan-song-square-off-shanghai|archive-date=2017-11-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-shanghai-kenan-song-stops-bobby-nash-15-seconds-tko-ufc-debut-china|title=UFC Fight Night 122 results: Kenan Song stops Bobby Nash in 15 seconds in UFC debut|date=2017-11-25|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-26|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== XFC === Nash made his promotional debut for [[Xtreme Fighting Championships|XFC]] against Spencer Jebb at [[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 43|XFC 43]] on November 11, 2020. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Nate|title=XFC 43 Results - MMA Sucka|date=11 November 2020|url=https://mmasucka.com/2020/11/11/xfc-43-results/|access-date=2021-04-26|language=en-US}}</ref>

====XFC Welterweight Tournament==== In the semi-finals of the XFC Welterweight Tournament, Nash faced Ryan Dickson at [[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 44|XFC 44]] on May 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Xtreme Fighting Championships Unveils Main Card For XFC 44 On May 28 In Des Moines, LIVE On FOX Deportes And FOX Sports 2|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xtreme-fighting-championships-unveils-main-100000329.html|access-date=2021-04-26|website=finance.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the bout via KO in the first round and advanced to the final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=XFC 44 Results {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/results/xfc-44-results-live-coverage-and-discussion-tonight-8pm-est|access-date=2021-05-29|website=www.fightful.com|language=en}}</ref>

Nash was scheduled to face [[LaRue Burley]] on August 6, 2021 at [[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 45|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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DeSantis|first=Michael|title=XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky|date=3 August 2021|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/02/xfc-45-molotky/|access-date=2021-08-03|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the bout via rear naked choke in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andrew Harbaugh|title=XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank|date=7 August 2021|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/06/xfc-45-results/|access-date=2021-08-07|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Bellator MMA === On October 18, 2022, it was announced that Nash had signed a multi-fight contract with [[Bellator MMA]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2022-10-18 |title=Former UFC fighter Bobby Nash signs multi-fight deal with Bellator |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/18/23410666/former-ufc-fighter-bobby-nash-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-bellator |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

Nash was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Roman Faraldo on June 16, 2023 at [[Bellator 297]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=FightBookMMA |date=2023-04-12 |title=BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero adds 8 more fights |url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/bellator-297-nemkov-vs-romero-adds-8-more-fights/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=FightBook MMA |language=en-US}}</ref> In the beginning of May, it was announced that Faraldo had pulled out of the bout and replaced by [[Kyle Crutchmer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Austin Vanderford vs. Imamshafi Aliev, Six Other Bouts Complete Bellator 297 Lineup |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Austin-Vanderford-vs-Imamshafi-Aliev-Six-Other-Bouts-Complete-Bellator-297-Lineup-189892 |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> Nash lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped with a punch and finished via ground and pound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2023-06-16 |title=Bellator 297 results: Nemkov vs. Romero |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/16/23762554/bellator-297-results-nemkov-vs-romero |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life== Nash has four siblings: three brothers and a sister.<ref name=boudro /> 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).<ref>{{cite tweet|number=949466038172770304|user=b_nashty|title=Welcome to the world Zander Lee Nash. 7lbs 1oz and 20 inches. 2018 has already been such a…|date=January 5, 2018|author=Bobby Nash}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=7 |ko-losses=4 |sub-wins=4 |sub-losses=0 |dec-wins=1 |dec-losses=1 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|12–5 |[[Kyle Crutchmer]] |TKO (punches) |[[Bellator 297]] |{{dts|2023|June|16}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:42 |[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|12–4 |Quinton Parks Jr. |Submission (rear-naked choke) |[[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 45|XFC 45]] |{{dts|2021|August|6}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:08 |[[Grand Rapids, Michigan]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|11–4 |Ryan Dickson |TKO (punches) |[[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 44|XFC 44]] |{{dts|2021|May|28}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:00 |[[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States |<small>XFC Welterweight Tournament Semi Final</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–4 |Spencer Jebb |TKO (punches) |[[Xtreme Fighting Championships#XFC 43|XFC 43]] |{{dts|2020|November|11}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:36 |[[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States |<small>XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarter Final</small> |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|9–4 |Mark Stoddard |TKO (punches) |WXC 78 |{{dts|2019|May|29}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:03 |[[Southgate, Michigan]], United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|8–4 |[[Song Kenan]] |TKO (punches) |[[UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum]] |{{dts|2017|November|25}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:15 |[[Shanghai]], China | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|8–3 |[[Danny Roberts (fighter)|Danny Roberts]] |KO (punches) |[[UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio]] |{{dts|2017|July|16}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:59 |[[Glasgow]], Scotland | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|8–2 |[[Li Jingliang]] |KO (punches) |[[UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña]] |{{dts|2017|January|28}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:45 |[[Denver, Colorado]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|8–1 |Lewis Gonzalez |TKO (punches) |Global Knockout 7 |{{dts|2016|August|27}} |align=center|2 |align=center|0:18 |[[Jackson, California]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|7–1 |Deray Davis |TKO (punches) |RFA 39: Barcelos vs. Moffett |{{dts|2016|June|17}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:40 |[[Hammond, Indiana]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|6–1 |Angelo Trevino |Submission (guillotine) |Global Knockout 6 |{{dts|2016|March|26}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:09 |[[Jackson, California]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|5–1 |Craig Fruth |KO (punch) |HFC 26 |{{dts|2015|November|14}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:44 |[[Michigan City, Indiana]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|4–1 |Leonard Simpson |TKO (punches) |Triple X Legends 6 |{{dts|2015|September|12}} |align=center|2 |align=center|0:21 |[[Novi, Michigan]], United States |{{small|Returned to [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|3–1 |Rocky Edwards |Decision (unanimous) |FCOC IV |{{dts|2015|May|8}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Jacksonville, North Carolina]], United States |{{small|[[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] debut.}} |- |{{no2}}loss |align=center|2–1 |Tenyeh Dixon |Decision (unanimous) |WXC 55 |{{dts|2015|October|17}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Southgate, Michigan]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |Marcus Ayub |Submission (guillotine choke) |Triple A MMA 10 |{{dts|2014|November|8}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:22 |[[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Jay Jackson |Submission (rear-naked choke) |WXC 52 |{{dts|2014|August|15}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:12 |[[Southgate, Michigan]], United States | {{end}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Bobby Nash |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bobby-Nash-75423 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== * {{UFC|bobby-nash}} * {{Sherdog}}

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