Career
A professional competitor since 2008, he has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator. Early career
Smith started his career in 2008 and fought mainly for local promotions in the midwestern United States. He compiled a professional record of 13-7, with wins against WEC veterans Logan Clark, Eric Schambari and losses to UFC veterans Jake Hecht and Jesse Forbes, before signing with Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Smith made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling versus
Voelker III against Ben Lagman, replacing an injured Louis Taylor. Smith faced Adlan Amagov on November 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt versus
Sayers. He lost via KO in the first round.
Smith faced Lumumba Sayers on August 18, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey versus Kaufman. Smith faced Roger Gracie on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt versus
Saffiedine. He lost via submission in the second round.
After the end of Strikeforce, Smith moved to UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his debut, Smith faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel television 10. He lost the fight via kneebar submission in the first round.
He was subsequently released from the UFC. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
On April 18, 2014, Smith made his Bellator Mobile Marketing Association debut facing Victor Moreno at Bellator 117 winning via triangle choke submission in the second round. Smith faced Brian Green on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
On February 16, 2016 Smith was re-signed to the UFC. He faced promotional newcomer Leonardo Augusto Leleco on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, replacing an injured Trevor Smith.
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
CFFC Middleweight Championship (One time, current)
Victory Fighting Championships
Victory Football Club Middleweight Championship (One time, current).