OPPONENTBIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
UFC 288(5/6/23) Smith was stopped by Parker Porter via strikes at 2:10 of the first round
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2014
All five wins by KO, all in the first round
Longest win – 2:03
Longest fight – 2:08
Two wins in under a minute (:49, :44)
Four wins in 1:40 or less
Lost pro debut to UFC vet Chase Sherman in 2014. Didn’t fight again until 2022
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
My mother got me into the sport.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Peak Fighting Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
God, My mother and everyone who believes in me.
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
It means everything. This is a lifelong dream for not only me, but my family, as well.
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
Southern Fighting Alliance Heavyweight Champion and Takedown Heavyweight Champion
Q: Favorite grappling technique
ANSWER:
Rear naked choke
Q: Favorite Striking technique
ANSWER:
Jab
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY48%
STRIKING DEFENSE32%
LANDED/MIN
6.46
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
11.54
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE100%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
0 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Kickboxer
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
May. 6, 2023