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Bobby Moffett
American mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bobby Moffett (born June 1, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional since 2013, he has also competed for the UFC, PFL, RFA, and LFA.
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Background
Moffett started training in karate when he was young and competed in wrestling since third grade and throughout high school. Moffett learned jiu-jitsu not long after to fulfill his dream to be a fighter after watching The Ultimate Fighter.[6]
Mixed martial arts career
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Early career
After compiling an amateur record of 6–0, Moffett started his professional MMA career in 2013. He fought under various promoters in the southern region of United States, notably Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). He amassed a record of 12–3 prior participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.[7]
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series
Moffett appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 16 web-series program, facing Jacob Kilburn on July 10, 2018.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision and earned a UFC contract.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Soon after he was signed in UFC, Moffett made his debut on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez, against Chas Skelly.[10] He won the fight via a controversial technical submission.[11] Subsequently, Skelly appealed to the Colorado Office of Combative Sports on grounds of referee error regarding the stoppage. Eventually on June 24, 2020, Skelly announced on his social media account that the results was overturned to no contest.[12]
His next fight came on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis against Bryce Mitchell.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14] This fight earned both the Fight of the Night award.[15]
Moffett faced Enrique Barzola on August 10, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[16] He lost the fight via split decision.[17] With this loss, he was subsequently released by the UFC.[18]
Professional Fighters League
Moffett, as a replacement for Anthony Dizy, faced Bubba Jenkins at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[19] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]
Moffett faced Jason Knight on August 27, 2021, at PFL 9.[21] At weigh-ins, Moffett weighed in at 148.2 pounds, missing weight by 2.2 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Moffett was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Jason Knight.[22] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[23]
Return to regional circuit
Moffett faced Charles Cheeks III at Fury FC 57 on February 11, 2022. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[24]
Moffett faced Austin Wourms on November 4, 2022, at Freedom Fight Night 3, winning the bout via brabo choke in the first round.[25]
Moffett then faced Daniel Soto in the main event of Ringside Union Fighting 4 on April 22, 2024. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in just 22 seconds.[26]
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Personal life
Bobby and his wife Yulissa have a daughter.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (one time) vs. Bryce Mitchell[15]
- Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
- WXC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
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| 24 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
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