Background
Smith was born in Vancouver, Washington and lived there for part of his upbringing.
Smith was born in Vancouver, Washington and lived there for part of his upbringing.
Iowa State University.
A professional competitor since 2009, Smith formerly competed for Strikeforce. He then continued his career at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor"s degree in marketing. Early career
Smith started his career in 2009.
He fought mainly for organizations within his home state.
With a Mobile Marketing Association record of 7–1, losing only once to Devin Cole, he signed with Strikeforce. Strikeforce
Smith made his debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor versus
Terry against Keith Berry. Smith faced T. J. Cook on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt versus
Sayers. Smith faced Gian Villante on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold versus
Jardine. He lost via TKO in the first round. Smith was expected to face Tim Kennedy on November 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Cormier versus
Mir. This bout eventually took place on January 12, 2013, at Strikeforce: Marquardt versus
Saffiedine. Smith lost via submission in the third round. Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Smith faced Editor Herman on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.
He lost the fight via split decision.
Despite the loss on the scorecards, Smith earned his first Fight of the Night bonus award for his performance. Smith fought Brian Houston on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35. Smith faced Thales Leites on April 11, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 39.
He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Smith faced Tor Troéng on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. Smith faced Caio Magalhães on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56.
Smith lost the fight quickly by knockout in the first round. The stoppage was not without a bit of controversy.
Magalhães stunned Smith with a knee and forced a referee stoppage after landing a barrage of follow up punches.
lieutenant appeared that during the final flurry, several hammerfists landed on the back of Smith"s head as he lay unconscious on the canvas. Following the match, Magalhães stated "I didn’t notice that," in reference to the strike to the back of Smith"s head "His coach talked to me after the fight, said I punched the back of his head, but I didn’t notice lieutenant
The referee should have stepped in if he saw something, but he was already out from the punch and knee I landed."
Smith faced Dan Miller on July 12, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.
Smith is expected to face promotional newcomer Leonardo Augusto Guimarães on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83. Amateur wrestling
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationBig 12 Conference 197 lb: 4th place out of Iowa State University (2004)
National Junior College Athletic AssociationNJCAA All-American out of Highline Community College (2002)
NJCAA 197 lb: 3rd place out of Highline Community College (2002)
Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time).