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Elijah Smith

"Swift"
11-1-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 5-0Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Davey Grant · TKO · Nov 7, 2026

11-1-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Davey GrantTKO · R1 1:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker·November 7, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Elijah Smith holds a professional MMA record of 11-1-0. Smith has won 11 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Smith lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 1.72 takedowns per 15 minutes. Smith also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: November 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 5, 2002
Age
24
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
CO, United States

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Josh Walker
    Fury FC 92: Pa-ac vs. Piccininni· Jun 16, 2024· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:44
  2. WIN
    vs Jacob Kreitel
    Battle MMA Championships 12· Feb 17, 2024· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:37
  3. WIN
    vs Robert Trujillo
    Colorado Combat Club 21· Dec 15, 2023· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 5-1
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Dimas Chapa
    Fury Challenger Series 6· Sep 1, 2023· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:09
  5. LOSS
    vs Reyes Cortez
    Fury FC 76: Chairez vs. Vasquez· Mar 24, 2023· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:17
  6. WIN
    vs Christian Strong
    Fury FC 72: Van vs. McLean· Dec 18, 2022· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:18
  7. WIN
    vs Roger Smith
    Fury FC 68: Bauman vs. Ivy· Aug 21, 2022· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:10

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling
  • 2024Contract winner · DWCS · Bantamweight
  • 2023Bantamweight Championship · Colorado Combat Club
  • 2020Started in MMA
  • Qualifier · State HS · youth · 3A 145 lb (2020)
  • Brown belt · BJJ
  • Sierra High School (Colorado Springs, CO) · Wrestling · junior and senior seasons, through 2020
  • AGE 5Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Victory MMA · Colorado Springs, United States
  • Team Victory
  • Factory X · Englewood, United States

Coaches

  • Gilbert Smith · Head coach

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power93
Kick power65
Punch speed54
Kick speed71
Accuracy56
Takedowns95
Ground striking95
Submissions95
Chin75
Body strength65
Cardio81

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.34per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.08per min
46% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.91per 15 min
53% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.96per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.94per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.72per 15 min
75% success
Takedowns stuffed46%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Elijah Smith sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Elijah Smith has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $175,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)
  1. ★ POTNvs Davey Grant · UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs WalkerNov 7, 2026
  2. ★ POTNvs Toshiomi Kazama · UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs HernandezAug 9, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Elijah Smith earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1817▲26
Peak
1817Nov 7, 2026
Rated fights
12
15001600170018002023202420252026Aug 21, 2022 · 1548Dec 18, 2022 · 1601Mar 24, 2023 · 1554Sep 1, 2023 · 1594Dec 15, 2023 · 1623Feb 17, 2024 · 1646Jun 16, 2024 · 1673Sep 17, 2024 · 1699Feb 16, 2025 · 1723Aug 9, 2025 · 1751Mar 14, 2026 · 1791Nov 7, 2026 · 18171817

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Frequently asked questions

When does Elijah Smith fight next?

Elijah Smith has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Elijah Smith's record?

Elijah Smith's professional MMA record is 11-1-0.

Who is Elijah Smith fighting next?

Elijah Smith's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Elijah Smith fight last?

Elijah Smith most recently fought Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on Saturday, November 7, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Elijah Smith fight in?

Elijah Smith fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Elijah Smith have?

Elijah Smith has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Elijah Smith won?

Elijah Smith has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Elijah Smith?

Elijah Smith is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Elijah Smith weigh?

Elijah Smith weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Elijah Smith's reach?

Elijah Smith has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Elijah Smith?

Elijah Smith is 24 years old (born Sep 5, 2002).

Where is Elijah Smith from?

Elijah Smith is from the United States.

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