Bobby Nash

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. 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. 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.

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.

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. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

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.

XFC Welterweight Tournament
In the semi-finals of the XFC Welterweight Tournament, Nash faced Ryan Dickson at XFC 44 on May 28, 2021. He won the bout via KO in the first round and advanced to the final.

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. He won the bout via rear naked choke in the first round.

Bellator MMA
On October 18, 2022, it was announced that Nash had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.

Nash was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Roman Faraldo on June 16, 2023 at Bellator 297. In the beginning of May, it was announced that Faraldo had pulled out of the bout and replaced by Kyle Crutchmer. Nash lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped with a punch and finished via ground and pound.

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).