Nash, a lifelong wrestler, had dealt high stakes poker games in many US cities, but it’s when he settled down in Biloxi, Mississippi that he started to frequent a MMA gym in hopes of getting in better shape.
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After fighting in bars for years, Nash has decided to turn pro and will make his professional fighting debut tonight in Memphis on the Johnson vs. Shuffield undercard.
Nash told MMA Junkie:
Time will tell if Nash will make it big in the world of MMA or if he’s back dealing cards at a casino near you - we certainly wish him the best of luck!
