Bobby Moffett

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Bobby Moffett
Born Robert Thomas Moffett
(1990-06-01) June 1, 1990 (age 34)
Harvey, Illinois, United States[1]
Other names The Wolfman
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach 74 in[1]
Fighting out of Homewood, Illinois, United States
Team The MMA Lab (2016–2019)[2]
Fight Ready (2019–present)[3]
Trainer Eddie Cha[4]
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5] under Leo Valdes[6]
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 15
By knockout 1
By submission 8
By decision 6
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By decision 5
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert "Bobby" Thomas Moffett (born June 1, 1990)[7] is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional since 2013, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, RFA, and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

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 UFC Ultimate Fighter TV program.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision and earned a UFC contract.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Moffett made his UFC debut on November 10, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez, against Chas Skelly.[12] He won the fight via a controversial technical submission.[13] 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.[14]

His next fight came on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis against Bryce Mitchell.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16] This fight earned both the Fight of the Night award.[17]

Moffett faced Enrique Barzola on August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[18] He lost the fight via split decision.[19] With this loss, he was subsequently released by UFC.[20]

Professional Fighters League

Moffett, as a replacement for Anthony Dizy, faced Bubba Jenkins at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[21] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[22]

Moffett faced Jason Knight on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9.[23] 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.[24] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[25]

Return to regional circuit

Moffett faced Charles Cheeks III at Fury FC 57 on February 11, 2022. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[26]

Personal life

Bobby and his wife Yulissa have a daughter, Camila (born 2021).[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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 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: 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 Legacy Fighting Alliance 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) WXC 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) APFC 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) APFC 14 October 5, 2013 1 1:04 McCook, Illinois, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 1–0 Julian Collins Submission (Brabo choke) APFC 11 July 22, 2013 1 1:21 McCook, Illinois, United States

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See also

References

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