Nick Rossborough

Nick Rossborough
Born (1981-11-18) November 18, 1981
United States
Other names The Slim Shady of MMA
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 79.0 in (201 cm)
Fighting out of Rose Park, Utah, United States
Team Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance Gym
Years active 2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 45
Wins 25
By knockout 7
By submission 14
By decision 4
Losses 19
By knockout 2
By submission 8
By decision 9
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nick Rossborough (born November 18, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Rossborough has previously competed for Strikeforce, King of the Cage and KSW.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career and The Ultimate Fighter

Rossborough made his professional debut in 2004. Prior to making his Strikeforce debut, he compiled a 20–14 record, fighting for various promotions. He also appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest as a middleweight. He lost in the entry round to Jesse Taylor via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Strikeforce

On September 23, 2011, Rossborough made his Strikeforce debut when he faced Lorenz Larkin in the main event at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough, filling in for an injured Virgil Zwicker.[1] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[2]

King of the Cage

Rossborough challenged Tony Lopez for his KOTC heavyweight championship on October 25, 2012 at KOTC: Gun Show. He lost the fight via split decision.[3]

Rossborough faced Tony Lopez in a rematch for his KOTC heavyweight championship at KOTC: Devastation on April 11, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision to become the KOTC heavyweight champion.[4]

In his first defense, Rossborough faced Cody East on June 22, 2013 at KOTC: East vs. West. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Rossborough was expected to face Karol Bedorf at KSW 26: Materla vs. Silva III on March 22, 2014.[6] However, Bedorf pulled out of the fight due to injury. Rossborough instead faced Marcin Różalski. He lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the second round.[7]

Bellator MMA

Rossborough made his Bellator debut against former professional boxer Raphael Butler on May 9, 2014 at Bellator 119.[8] The fight ended in a majority draw. Butler was docked one point due to an illegal headbutt in the first round as Rossborough had his back.[9]

In his second fight for the promotion, Rossborough faced Bellator 2013 summer series heavyweight tournament finalist Ryan Martinez at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014.[10] The fight was stopped between rounds one and two after Martinez tore his left bicep, resulting in a TKO win for Rossborough.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–19–1 Satoshi Ishii Submission (kimura) Inoki Genome Fight 3 April 11, 2015 1 4:22 Tokyo, Japan
Win 25–18–1 Ryan Martinez TKO (arm injury) Bellator 126 September 26, 2014 1 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Martinez tore his left bicep in the first round.
Draw 24–18–1 Raphael Butler Draw (majority) Bellator 119 May 9, 2014 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada Butler docked one point for an illegal headbutt in the first round.
Loss 24–18 Marcin Rózalski TKO (punches) KSW 26: Materla vs. Silva III March 22, 2014 2 4:30 Warszawa, Poland
Win 24–17 Drew Ellisor Submission (guillotine choke) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 21 February 21, 2014 2 1:51 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 23–17 Cody East Decision (unanimous) KOTC: East vs. West June 22, 2013 5 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Lost KOTC heavyweight championship.
Win 23–16 Lucas Taber TKO (punches) Showdown Fights 11: Buchholz vs. Bell May 10, 2013 1 2:50 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 22–16 Tony Lopez Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Devastation April 11, 2013 5 5:00 Highland, California, United States Won KOTC heavyweight championship.
Win 21–16 Ray Lopez Decision (unanimous) SCS 14: Silent Night December 8, 2012 5 5:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Won SCS light heavyweight championship.
Loss 20–16 Tony Lopez Decision (split) KOTC: Gun Show October 25, 2012 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States For KOTC heavyweight championship.
Loss 20–15 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–14 Hank Weiss Submission (guillotine choke) SteelFist Fight Night 2 September 9, 2011 2 1:18 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 19–14 John Kafer TKO (punches) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 13 March 18, 2011 1 1:41 Lehi, Utah, United States
Win 18–14 Jason Guida Decision (unanimous) Chicago Cagefighting Championship October 16, 2010 3 5:00 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Loss 17–14 Jordan Smith KO (punch) World Championship Full Contact April 3, 2010 1 2:32 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 17–13 John Ethridge TKO (punches) BCP: Cage Wars 5 March 12, 2010 1 0:30 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Win 16–13 Jarome Hatch Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Combat January 9, 2010 1 4:01 Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States
Win 15–13 Brandon Ploehn KO (punches) Xtreme Combat December 5, 2009 1 2:26 Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States
Win 14–13 Ben Fuimaono Submission (rear-naked choke) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 10 August 14, 2009 3 2:12 Layton, Utah, United States
Loss 13–13 Keith Johnson Decision (unanimous) Adrenaline MMA 3 June 13, 2009 3 5:00 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win 13–12 William Brewer TKO (punches) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 7 March 27, 2009 1 1:51 Layton, Utah, United States
Win 12–12 Eugene Parker Submission (armbar) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 6 January 5, 2009 1 3:23 Layton, Utah, United States
Loss 11–12 Isidro Gonzalez Decision (split) Born to be Bad November 29, 2008 3 5:00 Loveland, Colorado, United States
Win 11–11 Chris Camozzi Submission (triangle choke) PCF 3: Heavy Hitters June 21, 2008 3 2:46 Longmont, Colorado, United States
Win 10–11 Manny Hernandez Submission (punches) IFC: Caged Combat April 26, 2008 1 1:57 Nampa, Idaho, United States
Loss 9–11 Jeremy Brown Decision (unanimous) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1 April 5, 2008 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 9–10 Jorge Lopez Decision (split) Cage Fighting Championship 3 August 10, 2007 3 3:00 Ogden, Utah, United States
Loss 8–10 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UCE: Round 26: Episode 3 April 21, 2007 3 3:00 Sandy, Utah, United States
Loss 8–9 Jarrett Kelton Submission (heel hook) UCE: Round 25 Finals March 17, 2007 1 1:39 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss 8–8 Hank Weiss Submission (heel hook) UCE: Round 25: Episode 9 "Day 2" March 3, 2007 1 2:53 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 8–7 Iisaisa Tuiaki Decision (unanimous) UCE: Round 24: Episode 2 December 9, 2006 3 3:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 8–6 Tim Panter Submission (choke) UCE: Round 23: Finals November 18, 2006 1 0:33 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 8–5 William Brewer Submission (triangle choke) UCE: Round 23: Episode 3 October 14, 2006 1 N/A Utah, United States
Win 7–5 Justin Sessions Submission (kimura) UCE: Round 22: Finals September 9, 2006 3 1:10 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 6–5 John Ethridge Submission (fatigue) Xtreme: MMA 4 August 11, 2006 2 N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 5–5 Michael Ashbridge Submission (shoulder choke) Xtreme: MMA 3 June 9, 2006 1 N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 4–5 Ma'afu Fosita Decision (unanimous) UCE: Round 21: Episode 3 May 27, 2006 3 3:00 Utah, United States
Loss 4–4 Harold Lucambio Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE: Round 20: Episode 8 April 22, 2006 1 2:59 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 4–3 Thomas Gasu Submission (punches) UCE: Round 20: Episode 5 April 1, 2006 1 1:47 Utah, United States
Win 3–3 Marc Balcer TKO (punches) UCE: Round 19: Episode 5 February 4, 2006 1 2:16 Utah, United States
Loss 2–3 Hank Weiss Submission (triangle choke) UCE: Brawls of Fall 2: Finals November 27, 2004 1 N/A West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss 2–2 Ma'afu Fosita Submission Cage Fighting Championship 2 September 25, 2004 3 1:34 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 2–1 Josh Handricks Submission (armbar) UCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: Finals February 28, 2004 3 2:18 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 1–1 Andrew Jennings Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: Episode 5 February 21, 2004 1 1:30 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 0–1 Nathaniel Veldhouse Submission UCE: Winter Warrior Land 2: Episode 1 January 24, 2004 1 2:30 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ Brian Knapp (September 15, 2011). "Source: Larkin to face Rossborough at Strikeforce Challengers 19". sherdog.com.
  2. ↑ Brian Knapp (September 23, 2011). "Larkin weathers Rossborough's Strikeforce Challengers 19 upset bid". sherdog.com.
  3. ↑ "King of the Cage: Gun Show Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com.
  4. ↑ "King of the Cage: Devastation Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com.
  5. ↑ "Cody East vs. Nick Rossborough". tapology.com.
  6. ↑ Press Release (March 17, 2014). "Former KOTC champion Nick Rossborough faces Karol Bedorf at KSW26". sherdog.com.
  7. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (March 22, 2014). "Michal Materla wins rubber match with Jay Silva, retains 185-pound title at KSW 26". sherdog.com.
  8. ↑ Jason Floyd (April 22, 2014). "Raphael Butler vs. Nick Rossborough added to Bellator 119 on May 9th in Canada". themmareport.com.
  9. ↑ Steven Marrocco (May 9, 2014). "Bellator 119 results: Weichel submits Green to win Season 10 featherweight tourney". mmajunkie.com.
  10. ↑ Staff (September 9, 2014). "Seven-fight preliminary card rounds out Bellator 126 in Phoenix". mmajunkie.com.
  11. ↑ Staff (September 26, 2014). "Bellator 126 results: Halsey sleeps Shlemenko in 35 seconds to claim belt". mmajunkie.com.
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