Bobby Moffett
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Harvey, Illinois, U.S.[1]
| Bobby Moffett | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1990 Harvey, Illinois, U.S.[1] |
| Other names | The Wolfman |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Homewood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Team | The MMA Lab (2016–2019)[2] Fight Ready (2019–present)[3] |
| Trainer | Eddie Cha[4] |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] under Leo Valdes[5] |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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
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]
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
| 24 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–6 (1) | Daniel Soto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RUF MMA 54 | April 22, 2023 | 1 | 0:22 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 16–6 (1) | Austin Wourms | Submission (brabo choke) | Freedom Fight Night 3 | November 4, 2022 | 1 | 3:12 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 15–6 (1) | Charles Cheeks III | Decision (unanimous) | Fury FC 57 | February 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 14–6 (1) | Jason Knight | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 9 (2021) | August 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Catchweight (148.2 lb) bout; Moffett missed weight. |
| Loss | 13–6 (1) | Bubba Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 4 (2021) | June 10, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 13–5 (1) | Enrique Barzola | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | August 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Montevideo, Uruguay | |
| Loss | 13–4 (1) | Bryce Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis | March 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| NC | 13–3 (1) | Chas Skelly | NC (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 | 2 | 2:43 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Originally a submission (brabo choke) win for Moffett; overturned after Skelly appealed the loss due to a controversial referee call. |
| Win | 13–3 | Jacob Kilburn | Submission (Brabo choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 16 | August 7, 2018 | 2 | 1:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Johnathon Jackson | Submission (Brabo choke) | V3 Fights 69 | June 16, 2018 | 2 | 1:02 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Enrique Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | V3 Fights 60 | April 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Thanh Le | TKO (punches) | LFA 31 | January 19, 2018 | 2 | 0:55 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | For the interim LFA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–2 | Nate Jennerman | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 20 | December 3, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | T.J. Brown | Decision (split) | RFA 46 | December 3, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Branson, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Raoni Barcelos | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 39 | June 17, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | For the RFA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Caleb Williams | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Hoosier Fight Club 27 | February 6, 2016 | 2 | 4:46 | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Dan Moret | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 24 | March 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | David Harris | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 55 | February 7, 2015 | 2 | 1:19 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Won the vacant WXC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Scott Marckini | TKO (corner stoppage) | Hoosier Fight Club 22 | November 8, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Kenny Jordan | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 21 | September 13, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Villa Park, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Pedro Velasco | Submission (rear-naked choke) | American Predator FC 16 | April 5, 2014 | 1 | 1:44 | Villa Park, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Terry House Jr. | Submission (brabo choke) | Hoosier Fight Club 19 | February 8, 2014 | 1 | 3:25 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Drew Morais | Submission (choke) | American Predator FC 14 | October 5, 2013 | 1 | 1:04 | McCook, Illinois, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Julian Collins | Submission (brabo choke) | American Predator FC 11 | July 22, 2013 | 1 | 1:21 | McCook, Illinois, United States | Featherweight debut. |