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Scott Smith

Scott Smith

“Hands of Steel”

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

18Wins
11Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 4: LLWL

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Profile

Age
47 (born May 21, 1979)
Born in
Reno
Height
6' 0"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • Submission 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.94 top 88%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.42
Striking accuracy34%Better than 4% of middleweights
Strike defense50%Better than 27% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 98%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.9
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 1% of middleweights
Takedown defense58%Better than 39% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Smith last fought on June 16, 2007 (Loss vs Ed Herman). Smith has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Scott Smith

Scott Smith "Hands of Steel" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Reno, United States, on May 21, 1979. Smith stands 6' 0", has a 70" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Smith turned professional in 2001, debuting with IFC. A 10-1 record outside the UFC came first. Smith made a UFC debut at UFC 59: Reality Check in April 2006 and lost to David Terrell by rear naked choke. In the UFC, Smith is 1-3 across 4 fights.

Smith ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

Smith's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 72: Victory in June 2007, where Smith lost to Ed Herman.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Ed Herman

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:25

    UFC 72: Victory

    Jun 16, 2007

    3Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Patrick Cote

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 67: All or Nothing

    Feb 3, 2007

    34Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Pete Sell

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 3:25

    The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale

    Nov 11, 2006

    26Str 0TD 2KD
  4. L

    David Terrell

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:08

    UFC 59: Reality Check

    Apr 15, 2006

    3Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Scott Smith is 18-11 (1 NC) across 30 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on June 15, 2001 (IFC). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

  • KO/TKO 15
  • Submission 3

Pro losses11

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 4
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
100% of wins
Longest win streak
5

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Strikeforce3-52008
Gladiator Challenge4-12002
UFC1-32006
EliteXC1-1 (1 NC)2008
WEC3-02005
IFC2-02001
WCFC1-12013
GC1-02007
PFC1-02007
SF1-02004

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Justin Baesman TKO (punches), R2 WCFC 16: King of Sacramento Jan 23, 2016
W Mark Matthews TKO (punches), R2 WCFC 6: Matthews vs. Smith Aug 3, 2013
L Lumumba Sayers Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey Mar 3, 2012
L Tarec Saffiedine Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Jul 30, 2011
L Paul Daley KO (punch), R1 Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II Dec 4, 2010
L Cung Le TKO (spinning back kick and punches), R2 Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum Jun 26, 2010
W Cung Le KO/TKO (punches) [ 1 ], R3 Strikeforce: Evolution Dec 19, 2009
L Nick Diaz Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Jun 6, 2009
W Benji Radach KO (punch), R3 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Apr 11, 2009
W Terry Martin KO (punch), R1 Strikeforce: Destruction Nov 21, 2008
L Robbie Lawler TKO (soccer kicks and punches), R2 EliteXC: Unfinished Business Jul 26, 2008
NC Robbie Lawler NC (accidental eye poke), R3 EliteXC: Primetime May 31, 2008
W Kyle Noke KO (punch), R2 EliteXC: Street Certified Feb 16, 2008
W Jeff Morris KO (punch), R1 GC 73: High Noon Dec 22, 2007
L Ed Herman Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC 72 Jun 16, 2007
W Troy Miller KO (punch), R1 PFC 2 Mar 22, 2007
L Patrick Côté Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 67 Feb 3, 2007
W Pete Sell KO (punch), R2 The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale Nov 11, 2006
L David Terrell Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 59: Reality Check Apr 15, 2006
W Justin Levens KO (punches), R1 WEC 18: Unfinished Business Jan 13, 2006
W Tait Fletcher TKO (punches), R1 WEC 17 Oct 14, 2005
W Tim McKenzie TKO (punches), R1 WEC 17 Oct 14, 2005
W John Seilhan KO (punch), R1 Gladiator Challenge 30 Aug 19, 2004
W Isidro Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 SF 3: Dome Apr 17, 2004
L James Irvin KO (punch), R1 Gladiator Challenge 22 Feb 12, 2004
W Jaime Jara Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Gladiator Challenge 20 Nov 13, 2003
W Jaime Jara TKO (punches), R1 Gladiator Challenge 16 Jun 1, 2003
W Levi Thornbrue TKO (punches), R1 Gladiator Challenge 10 Apr 14, 2002
W Tim Kennedy TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 IFC: Warriors Challenge 15 Aug 31, 2001
W Ted Stamatelos Submission (guillotine choke), R1 IFC: Warriors Challenge 13 Jun 15, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Scott Smith's record?

Scott Smith's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 11 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Scott Smith?

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

How tall is Scott Smith and what is their reach?

Scott Smith stands 6' 0" with a 70" reach.

Who did Scott Smith fight last?

Scott Smith lost to Ed Herman by Submission at UFC 72: Victory on Jun 16, 2007.

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