Trevor Smith (fighter)

Trevor Smith
Born January 5, 1981
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Other names Hot Sauce
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Tukwila, Washington, United States
Team Ring Demon Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 12
By knockout 1
By submission 9
By decision 2
Losses 6
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 1
University Iowa State University
Notable school(s) Mark Morris High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Trevor Smith (born January 5, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Smith also formerly competed for Strikeforce.

Background

Smith was born in Vancouver, Washington and lived there for part of his upbringing. Smith was a state champion in wrestling at Mark Morris High School in Longview, Washington and a NJCAA All-American out of Highline Community College in 2002. He then continued his career at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing.[2][3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Smith started his career in 2009. He fought mainly for organizations within his home state. With a MMA 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 vs. Terry against Keith Berry.[4] He won via technical submission in the second round.

Smith faced T. J. Cook on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.[5] He won via submission in the first round.

Smith faced Gian Villante on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.[6] He lost via TKO in the first round.

Smith was expected to face Tim Kennedy on November 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir.[7] However, the event was cancelled due to injuries to headliner Frank Mir, as well to co-headliner and middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.[8] This bout eventually took place on January 12, 2013, at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.[9] Smith lost via submission in the third round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Smith faced Ed Herman on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8. He lost the fight via split decision.[10] Despite the loss on the scorecards, Smith earned his first Fight of the Night bonus award for his performance.[11]

Smith fought Brian Houston on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[12] He won the fight by split decision.

Smith faced Thales Leites on April 11, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 39.[13] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Smith faced Tor Troéng on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Smith faced Caio Magalhães on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56.[15] Smith lost the fight quickly by knockout in the first round.[16] The stoppage was not without a bit of controversy. Magalhães stunned Smith with a knee and foreced a referee stoppage with multiple follow up punches. It 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 it. The referee should have stepped in if he saw something, but he was already out from the punch and knee I landed."[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–6 Caio Magalhães KO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. St. Preux November 8, 2014 1 0:31 Uberlândia, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–5 Tor Troéng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao July 19, 2014 3 5:00 Dublin, Ireland
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–5 Thales Leites TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 2014 1 0:45 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 Brian Houston Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou January 15, 2014 3 5:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–4 Ed Herman Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 2013 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States Fight of the Night
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–3 Tim Kennedy Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 3 1:36 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Alexandre Moreno Submission (guillotine choke) BXC: The Rise June 16, 2012 1 4:21 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Middleweight debut
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–2 Gian Villante TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 2012 1 1:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 T. J. Cook Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 4:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Keith Berry Technical Submission (north-south choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 2 3:02 Kent, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Jared Torgeson Submission (guillotine choke) CS: CageSport 14 April 23, 2011 1 1:18 Tacoma, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Wes Swofford Submission (keylock) SF 29: All In January 28, 2011 1 4:15 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Pete Werve Submission (rear-naked choke) ROTR 13: Redemption September 25, 2010 1 3:33 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Devin Cole TKO (punches) ROTR: Rumble on the Ridge 12 August 21, 2010 1 0:31 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Matt Kovacs Submission (guillotine choke) LMMA: Lightning at Legends July 31, 2010 1 2:22 Toppenish, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jesus Rodriguez Submission (keylock) LMMA: Lightning at Legends June 5, 2010 1 N/A Toppenish, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Tim Perales Submission (guillotine choke) Alliance Fights: Counterstrike August 22, 2009 1 4:03 Kent, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Brian Martin KO (punches) DC: Battle for the Bobcats January 10, 2009 1 0:37 Aberdeen, Washington, United States

See also

References

  1. "Trevor Smith's Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  2. Trevor Smith's profile UFC.com
  3. Fighters with local roots seek leg up in UFC Columbian.com (July 26, 2013)
  4. Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Caros Fodor vs. James Terry, Ryan Couture vs. Matt Ricehouse and more by Luke Thomas (SBNation.com) on June 24, 2011.
  5. Strikeforce Challengers 20 results: Sayers, Rousey earn quick wins by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on November 19, 2011.
  6. Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine Results: Gian Villante Quickly TKOs Trevor Smith MMAJunkie.com (January 7, 2012).
  7. Strikeforce adds Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Smith to Nov. 3 Oklahoma Fight Card MMAWeekly.com (September 20, 2012).
  8. Strikeforce cancels Nov. 3 event in Oklahoma City, plans January return MMAJunkie.com (October 12, 2012).
  9. Larkin-Souza, Kennedy-Smith added to January Strikeforce card by Matt Erickson (MMAJunkie.com) on November 29, 2012.
  10. UFC on Fox 8 results: De Randamie, Herman, and Cruickshank all pick up split decisions by Chris Hall (Bloodyelbow.com) on July 27, 2013
  11. Staff (July 27, 2013). "UFC on FOX 8 bonuses: Johnson, Guillard, Herman, Smith earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  12. Staff (November 24, 2013). "UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  13. Alex Schlinsky. "UFC Fight Night 39: Abu Dhabi adds ten fights". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  14. Jason Floyd (2014-05-16). "Trevor Smith vs. Tor Troeng set for UFC Fight Night Dublin". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  15. Guilherme Cruz (2014-09-22). "Caio Magalhaes vs. Trevor Smith middleweight bout set for UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
  16. Steven Marrocco (2014-11-08). "UFC Fight Night 56 results: Caio Magalhaes smashes Trevor Smith in 31 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-08.
  17. Guilherme Cruz (2014-11-08). "Caio Magalhaes sees no controversy in 31-second knockout at UFC Fight Night 56". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-11-08.
  18. Big 12 wrestling tournament at Iowa State (2004) Wrestlingstats.com
  19. History of WA College All-Americans Dave Gilbertson (Washingtonwrestlingreport.net)