Nationality American Wins 8 Height 1.83 m Total 12 Role Mixed Martial Artist | Name Nate Moore By knockout 3 Weight 78 kg | |
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Nathan Gregory Moore (born April 8, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for his four-fight stint with now defunct promotion Strikeforce, going 2-2 in the promotion.
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- Background
- Early career
- Strikeforce
- Independent Promotions
- Personal life
- Film and television
- References
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Background
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Moore was a two-time state wrestling champion, a Junior National Freestyle Wrestling Champion, and also received All-State honors in football while attending Perry Meridian High School. Moore then attended Purdue University where he continued his wrestling career and was the team's captain. Moore also competed in the Greco-Roman category at Purdue.
Early career
Moore compiled a professional record of 6-1 before being signed by Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Moore made his debut for Strikeforce in 2009, defeating Louis Taylor via ubmission due to punches in the second round. Moore returned to Strikeforce only to lose to future Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine at Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey via second-round knockout.
His next fight for the promotion was scheduled to be against Nathan Coy at Strikeforce: Woodley vs. Saffiedine. The fight instead took place at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg which Moore won via KO in the second round.
Moore's next fight was against Jason High on July 14, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Independent Promotions
Moore most recently competed at MMA Xtreme: Fists will Fly on August 24, 2013 and lost via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Moore is the founder of Combat Circuit located at American Kickboxing Academy.
Film and television
Moore was featured in the award-winning mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013.