# Bobby Nash

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American mixed martial artist (born 1990)

This article is about the martial artist. For the fictional character, see [List of 9-1-1 characters § Robert Nash](/source/List_of_9-1-1_characters#Robert_Nash).

Bobby Nash Born Robert Nash (1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 36) Clawson, Michigan, U.S.[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, U.S. Team Fuse MMA (formerly) Michigan Top Team (2018–present)[2] Teachers Don Richard Ben Lagman Joe Battaglia[3] Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[4] Years active 2010–2023 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 Other information University Lindsey Wilson College Michigan State University Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

**Robert Nash** (born March 26, 1990) is an [American](/source/Americans) former [mixed martial artist](/source/Mixed_martial_artist) who competed in the [Welterweight](/source/Welterweight_(MMA)) division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has formerly competed for the [UFC](/source/UFC), [Bellator MMA](/source/Bellator_MMA), and [RFA](/source/Resurrection_Fighting_Alliance).

## Background

Born and raised in [Roseville, Michigan](/source/Roseville%2C_Michigan), Nash started wrestling at the age of five.[5] He attended [Roseville High School](/source/Roseville_High_School_(Michigan)) where he competed in [wrestling](/source/Wrestling) and [football](/source/High_school_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](/source/NCAA_Division_I) colleges and chose [Lindsey Wilson College](/source/Lindsey_Wilson_College) where he wrestled for one year with scholarship.[6] Wanting to wrestle in the [Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference#Wrestling), he transferred to [Michigan State University](/source/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](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship).

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nash made his UFC debut against [Li Jingliang](/source/Li_Jingliang) at [UFC on Fox 23](/source/UFC_on_Fox%3A_Shevchenko_vs._Pe%C3%B1a) on January 28, 2017. He lost via KO in the second round.[8]

In his second fight for the promotion, Nash faced [Danny Roberts](/source/Danny_Roberts_(fighter)) on July 16, 2017 at [UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Nelson_vs._Ponzinibbio). He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Nash faced [Song Kenan](/source/Song_Kenan) on November 25, 2017 at [UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Gastelum](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Silva_vs._Gastelum).[9] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[10]

### XFC

Nash made his promotional debut for [XFC](/source/Xtreme_Fighting_Championships) against Spencer Jebb at [XFC 43](/source/Xtreme_Fighting_Championships#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](/source/Xtreme_Fighting_Championships#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](/source/LaRue_Burley) on August 6, 2021 at [XFC 45](/source/Xtreme_Fighting_Championships#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](/source/Bellator_MMA).[16]

Nash was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Roman Faraldo on June 16, 2023 at [Bellator 297](/source/Bellator_297).[17] In the beginning of May, it was announced that Faraldo had pulled out of the bout and replaced by [Kyle Crutchmer](/source/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.[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

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

- [List of male mixed martial artists](/source/List_of_male_mixed_martial_artists)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Bobby Nash ("Nashty")"](https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/72429-bobby-nash). *Tapology*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** John Hyon Ko (May 6, 2021). [*Bobby Nash on Ryan Dickson matchup, being in prime form & Michigan Top Team*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggnFJclm38) – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Bobby Nash ("Nashty") | MMA Fighter Page"](https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/72429-bobby-nash).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UFCprofile_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UFCprofile_4-1) ["Bobby Nash - Official UFC Profile"](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/bobby-nash). [UFC](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship). Retrieved July 21, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-stack17_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-stack17_5-1) Andy Haley (July 11, 2017). ["How MMA Star Bobby Nash Plans to Become the UFC's Fittest and Most Dominant Fighter"](https://www.stack.com/a/bobby-nash-ufc/). *stack.com*. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-boudro_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-boudro_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-boudro_6-2) Benjamin Boudro (July 14, 2017). [*How UFC Newcomer Bobby Nash Plans to Dominate His Opponents With Superior Conditioning and a Relentl*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0cnKVA4XdE) – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [*Roseville's Bobby Nash preparing for big UFC fight*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWo3e2JRQhA). *[WXYZ-TV](/source/WXYZ-TV)*. June 16, 2017 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["UFC Fight Night 113 results: Danny Roberts KOs Bobby Nash with big left hand"](http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-fight-night-113-results-danny-roberts-kos-bobby-nash-with-big-left-hand). *MMAjunkie*. July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["EXCLUSIVE: UFC Welterweights Bobby Nash, Kenan Song To Square Off in Shanghai - MMA Today"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171111204834/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-ufc-welterweights-bobby-nash-kenan-song-square-off-shanghai). *MMA Today*. November 10, 2017. Archived from [the original](https://mma-today.com/exclusive-ufc-welterweights-bobby-nash-kenan-song-square-off-shanghai) on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["UFC Fight Night 122 results: Kenan Song stops Bobby Nash in 15 seconds in UFC debut"](http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-shanghai-kenan-song-stops-bobby-nash-15-seconds-tko-ufc-debut-china). *MMAjunkie*. November 25, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Freeman, Nate (November 11, 2020). ["XFC 43 Results - MMA Sucka"](https://mmasucka.com/2020/11/11/xfc-43-results/). Retrieved April 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Xtreme Fighting Championships Unveils Main Card For XFC 44 On May 28 In Des Moines, LIVE On FOX Deportes And FOX Sports 2"](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xtreme-fighting-championships-unveils-main-100000329.html). *finance.yahoo.com*. Retrieved April 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["XFC 44 Results | Fightful News"](https://www.fightful.com/mma/results/xfc-44-results-live-coverage-and-discussion-tonight-8pm-est). *www.fightful.com*. Retrieved May 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** DeSantis, Michael (August 3, 2021). ["XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky"](https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/02/xfc-45-molotky/). Retrieved August 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Andrew Harbaugh (August 7, 2021). ["XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank"](https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/06/xfc-45-results/). Retrieved August 7, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Heck, Mike (October 18, 2022). ["Former UFC fighter Bobby Nash signs multi-fight deal with Bellator"](https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/18/23410666/former-ufc-fighter-bobby-nash-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-bellator). *MMA Fighting*. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** FightBookMMA (April 12, 2023). ["BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero adds 8 more fights"](https://www.fightbookmma.com/bellator-297-nemkov-vs-romero-adds-8-more-fights/). *FightBook MMA*. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Sherdog.com. ["Austin Vanderford vs. Imamshafi Aliev, Six Other Bouts Complete Bellator 297 Lineup"](https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Austin-Vanderford-vs-Imamshafi-Aliev-Six-Other-Bouts-Complete-Bellator-297-Lineup-189892). *Sherdog*. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Newswire, MMA Fighting (June 16, 2023). ["Bellator 297 results: Nemkov vs. Romero"](https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/16/23762554/bellator-297-results-nemkov-vs-romero). *MMA Fighting*. Retrieved June 18, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-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…"](https://twitter.com/b_nashty/status/949466038172770304) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Sherdog.com. ["Bobby Nash"](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bobby-Nash-75423). *Sherdog*. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

## External links

- [Bobby Nash](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/bobby-nash) at [UFC](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship)

- [Professional MMA record for Bobby Nash](http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=75423) from [Sherdog](/source/Sherdog)

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