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Scott Smith

"Hands of Steel"
18-11-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Justin Baesman · TKO · Jan 23, 2016

18-11-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Lumumba SayersSUB · R1 1:34
StrikeforceStrikeforce - Tate vs Rousey·March 3, 2012

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CAREER SUMMARY

Scott Smith holds a professional MMA record of 18-11-0. Smith has won 18 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Smith lands 1.94 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 3, 2012. Tracked organizations: STRIKEFORCE, UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 21, 1979
Age
47
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Reno, Nevada, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Justin Baesman
    West Coast FC 16· Jan 23, 2016· Welterweight· 18-11 vs 17-9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:57
  2. WIN
    vs Mark Matthews×1Title bout · Title win #1
    West Coast FC 6· Aug 3, 2013· Middleweight· 18-10 vs 6-6
    TKO
    R2 · 0:41
  3. LOSS
    vs Lumumba Sayers
    Strikeforce - Tate vs Rousey· Mar 3, 2012· Middleweight· 17-10 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:34
  4. LOSS
    vs Tarec Saffiedine
    Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Welterweight· 17-9 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Paul Daley
    Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu 2· Dec 3, 2010· Welterweight· 17-8 vs 26-9-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:09
  6. LOSS
    vs Cung Le
    Strikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs Werdum· Jun 25, 2010· Middleweight· 17-7 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:46
  7. WIN
    vs Cung Le
    Strikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:25
  8. LOSS
    vs Nick Diaz
    Strikeforce: Lawler vs Shields· Jun 5, 2009· Catchweight· 16-6 vs 20-7
    SUB
    R3 · 1:41
  9. WIN
    vs Benji Radach
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Diaz· Apr 10, 2009· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 16-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:24
  10. WIN
    vs Terry Martin
    Strikeforce: Destruction· Nov 20, 2008· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 18-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:29
  11. LOSS
    vs Robbie Lawler
    EliteXC: Unfinished Business· Jul 26, 2008· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 16-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:35
  12. NC
    vs Robbie Lawler
    EliteXC: Primetime· May 31, 2008· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 15-4
    NC
    R3 · 3:26
  13. WIN
    vs Kyle Noke
    EliteXC: Street Certified· Feb 16, 2008· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 14-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:07
  14. WIN
    vs Jeff Morris
    Gladiator Challenge· Dec 22, 2007· 13-4 vs 5-4
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Ed Herman
    UFC 72: VICTORY· Jun 16, 2007· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R2 · 2:25
  16. WIN
    vs Troy Miller
    Palace Fighting Championship· Mar 22, 2007· 12-3 vs 1-4
    TKO
  17. LOSS
    vs Patrick Cote
    UFC 67: ALL OR NOTHING· Feb 3, 2007· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 9-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Pete Sell
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale· Nov 11, 2006· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:25
    FOTN
  19. LOSS
    vs David Terrell
    UFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:08
  20. WIN
    vs Justin Levens×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 12, 2006· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 7-1
    KO
    R1 · 1:58
  21. WIN
    vs Tait Fletcher×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 13, 2005· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:55
  22. WIN
    vs Tim McKenzie
    WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 13, 2005· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:25
  23. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Gladiator Challenge· Aug 19, 2004· 7-1
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Isidro Gonzalez
    SportFight 3· Apr 17, 2004· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:07
  25. LOSS
    vs James Irvin
    Gladiator Challenge· Feb 12, 2004· 5-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Jaime Jara
    Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 5-0 vs 4-2
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Jaime Jara
    Gladiator Challenge· Jun 1, 2003· 4-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Levi Thornbrue
    Gladiator Challenge· Apr 14, 2002· 3-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Tim Kennedy
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:53
  30. WIN
    vs Ted Stamatelos
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 13· Jun 15, 2001· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:38

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Capital City Fighting Alliance

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 5% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 4% in division
Punch power98
Kick power64
Punch speed98
Kick speed61
Accuracy94
Takedowns50
Ground striking77
Submissions66
Chin75
Body strength74
Cardio65

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.94per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.42per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed58%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.94per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.42per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed58%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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Where they rank

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

Bonus résumé

Scott Smith has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Pete Sell · The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback FinaleNov 11, 2006

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1574▼10
Peak
1734Jan 13, 2006
Rated fights
28
15001600170020022005200820112014Jun 15, 2001 · 1541Aug 31, 2001 · 1576Apr 14, 2002 · 1608Jun 1, 2003 · 1645Nov 13, 2003 · 1677Feb 12, 2004 · 1629Apr 17, 2004 · 1647Oct 14, 2005 · 1664Oct 14, 2005 · 1698Jan 13, 2006 · 1734Apr 15, 2006 · 1693Nov 11, 2006 · 1722Feb 3, 2007 · 1693Mar 22, 2007 · 1702Jun 16, 2007 · 1665Dec 22, 2007 · 1681Feb 16, 2008 · 1707Jul 26, 2008 · 1684Nov 21, 2008 · 1702Apr 11, 2009 · 1716Jun 6, 2009 · 1704Dec 19, 2009 · 1720Jun 26, 2010 · 1704Dec 4, 2010 · 1692Jul 30, 2011 · 1682Mar 3, 2012 · 1664Aug 3, 2013 · 1651Jan 23, 2016 · 15741574

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Frequently asked questions

When does Scott Smith fight next?

Scott Smith has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Scott Smith's record?

Scott Smith's professional MMA record is 18-11-0.

Who is Scott Smith fighting next?

Scott Smith's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Scott Smith fight last?

Scott Smith most recently fought Lumumba Sayers at Strikeforce - Tate vs Rousey on Saturday, March 3, 2012, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Scott Smith fight in?

Scott Smith fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Scott Smith have?

Scott Smith has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Scott Smith won?

Scott Smith has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Scott Smith?

Scott Smith is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Scott Smith weigh?

Scott Smith weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Scott Smith's reach?

Scott Smith has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Scott Smith?

Scott Smith is 47 years old (born May 21, 1979).

Where is Scott Smith from?

Scott Smith is from the United States.

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