Micah Ashby

Micah Ashby is an Irish–American retired mixed martial artist, pro wrestler, submission grappler and commentator.[1]


Micah Ashby
Ashby in 2018
Born
Micah Nolan Ashby

(1992-04-18) April 18, 1992
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
NationalityIrish, American
Other namesMagic
Occupation(s)Professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, submission grappling, commentary
Years active
  • 2010–2019
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu, Shoot wrestling
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

During is martial arts career, Ashby was seen as a highlight fighter in Texas due to quick submission finishes and typically selling out fight cards. In addition, he would win championships in MMA, BJJ and Professional Wrestling.[2]

He was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame[3] in 2022 and 2023 respectively.[4] Due to his successful martial arts career, Micah Ashby would be awarded the 2023 Legend's Award by the American Martial Arts Alliance.[5]

Life and career

Ashby was born in Dallas, Texas. He is of mixed African-American and Irish descent. He would begin his career as a professional wrestler in 2010 and would continue until the following year. In 2012, he would start fighting in mixed martial arts, winning the United States Open Challenge Title in December. He would also carry the title until 2014. Ashby would compete in NAGA and other grappling promotions throughout his career. After injuries in MMA, he would return to professional wrestling in 2018 and won the World Tag Team title in UGT Wrestling the following year before retiring from all martial arts in 2019.

References
  1. "Elgin native set for US martial arts hall of fame induction". 29 March 2022.
  2. "Biography of hall of famers" (PDF). 29 June 2022.
  3. "2023 Hal of fame inductees". 22 August 2023.
  4. "list of 2022 hall of famers". 16 July 2022.
  5. Bowen, Jessie (2023). WHO'S WHO In The Martial Arts (Volume 1 ed.). Independently Published. pp. 93–94. ISBN 979-8851755699.
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