Jesse Smith, Jr.

Jesse Smith Jr.
Born Detroit, United States
Other names Justice
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 265 lb (120.2 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Super Heavyweight (265+ lb)
Style Muay Thai
Team Sweet Science MMA
Years active 2009-present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 2
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Other information
Website http://www.justicesmith.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesse Smith, Jr. (commonly known as Justice) is an American mixed martial artist, kickboxer, model, actor and professional wrestler formerly signed to WWE. He is well known for appearing as the gladiator "Justice" on the 2008 revival of American Gladiators.[1][2]

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Life and career

Jesse Smith Jr. was born in Detroit, his father being a Sergeant Major in the Army. When his father was tranferred to Germany, Junior followed him living there until his 10th grade when he returned to the United States.

Hollywood

As an actor, he followed roles in such movies as Like Mike, Biker Boyz and his TV credits include Gilmore Girls, Wanted and WWE SmackDown.[3]

He has been also spotlighted in commercials for Nike and Coors Beer.

World wide performer

Justice Smith joined Tina Turner on her world wide tour, performing in front of thousands of people.

Mixed martial arts

Justice Smith is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is also a teacher of Khmer Boxing.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0-2 Alexandru Lungu Submission (smother choke) K-1 ColliZion 2009 Final Elimination 02009-10-24October 24, 2009 1 0:51 Arad, Romania
Loss 0-1 Shane Carwin TKO (punches) Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl 02006-06-03June 3, 2006 1 0:31 Oakland, California, United States

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1-2 Rico Verhoeven KO (Punch flurry) SuperKombat World Grand Prix I 02011-05-21 May 21, 2011 1 Bucharest, Romania SuperKombat WGP I reserve bout.
Loss 1-1 Mighty Mo Decision (majority) K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii 02008-08-09 August 9, 2008 3 3:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 2008 Hawaii Grand Prix quarter-final bout.
Win 1-0 Sean O'Haire KO K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Las Vegas II 02006-08-12 August 12, 2006 2 - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest

References

  1. ^ "Jesse “JUSTICE” Smith: Actor, Model, Martial Arts Expert, World Wide Performer (Part 1)". justicesmith.com. http://www.justicesmith.com/whoisjustice.html. Retrieved 2011-05-18. 
  2. ^ "Justice". nbc.com. http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/justice.shtml. Retrieved 2011-05-18. 
  3. ^ "Jesse “JUSTICE” Smith: Actor, Model, Martial Arts Expert, World Wide Performer (Part 2)". justicesmith.com. http://www.justicesmith.com/whoisjustice1.html. Retrieved 2011-05-18. 

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